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The economic consequences of the war in Ukraine are already severe. And beyond the immediate shocks lies a more far-reaching effect: a descent into economic rivalry on the global stage. But the conflict is not the cause of this – instead, it is accelerating a trend that has been growing for some time. How did we arrive at this more fragmented world and what, if anything, can be done to reverse it?

Geospatial data could play a vital role in tackling society’s biggest challenges. But the question of who owns it is complex, and issues around ownership are stifling its usefulness.

The Wildlife Trusts' Kathryn Brown and Frontier Economics' Matthew Bell ask why a topic that should be part of upcoming manifestos is being relegated to the periphery

Following the publication of its “Competitiveness Compass” in January, the European Commission has published its Clean Industrial Deal and Action plan for Affordable Energy.  

From Open Banking to digital currencies, the UK’s payment infrastructure is evolving. But new technology alone won’t guarantee success.

It’s long been understood that technology is a key driver of economic growth and living standards. The rapid emergence of new, disruptive and potentially transformative technologies such as AI, advanced semi-conductors, quantum computing, biotechnology and advanced connectivity has sharpened the policy debate globally. This is because in addition to their contribution to economic growth, these technologies also have broader strategic applications, including military ones. In light of this, the European Union launched its Economic Security Strategy in 2023.

Policy makers intervene in content production markets not only to achieve cultural objectives but also because the sector holds significant economic importance. The sector provides high-value employment opportunities and generates valuable export earnings. While governments have access to a wide range of policy instruments to influence content production, there is limited empirical analysis to assess their effectiveness.

Our new “Plan B” follow-up study for the German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) shows that rising energy and transformation costs are no longer limited to energy-intensive sectors – they now pose significant risks to the wider German economy.