Distress, status wars and immoral behaviour: the psychological impacts of inequality

Mar 28, 2017 11:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

It is well known that economic inequality is rising. In most industrialised nations the distribution of wealth and income is becoming increasingly concentrated. In the United States, the top 10% of earners make more than...

To better fight terrorism, Europe needs more cooperation and money

Mar 28, 2017 11:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Economy

Last weeks terrorist attack in London, which left four people dead, wounded dozens more and led to the temporary lockdown of Parliament, was a grim reminder of the daily threat Europe faces from extremist violence. It...

Migrant Crisis Series

New research shows immigration has only a minor effect on wages

Mar 28, 2017 10:49 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Economic arguments against immigration often take two forms immigrants either suppress the wages of workers, or immigration creates higher unemployment. But our research shows that the impact of immigration on the labour...

How a clever bargaining strategy can secure Britain a good Brexit deal

Mar 28, 2017 10:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Once Britains prime minister, Theresa May, has triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, Brexit negotiations can commence. These negotiations will be the most complex and the most important of negotiations conducted by a...

Poland inflation likely to rise further in March, unlikely to have any impact on MPS stance

Mar 28, 2017 10:31 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Poland Marchs flash CPI inflation data is due Friday, and analysts expect Polands inflation to rise further as base effects are still in place and are likely to push the number higher. Driven by a global acceleration in...

UK gilts trade lower as investors await Q4 GDP

Mar 28, 2017 10:09 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The UK gilts traded lower Tuesday as investors remain keen to watch the countrys fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP), due to be release by the end of this week, will also remain crucial in deciding the movements in...

German bunds rally on expectations of lower March consumer inflation

Mar 28, 2017 08:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The German bunds rallied Tuesday, following expectations of a fall in the countrys consumer price inflation during the month of March. The yield on the benchmark 10-year bond, which moves inversely to its price, slumped...