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Why are some countries rich and others poor? It’s among the most important questions in economics—in all the social sciences—and one at the heart of the work for which MIT’s Daron Acemoglu and Simon ...

An economic downturn or recession begins when the economy experiences a significant decline in typical activity, such as employment, production, income and a few other signs, according to the National ...

An agreement on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) was announced in early January, after several months of negotiations. The project encompasses a large part of the southern Malaysian ...

Even if a tax policy doesnt last, some argue the economic impact may already be happening. Whats being discussed: Potential migration of residents and businesses Economic ripple effects beyond the ...

A new proposal to tax the ultra-wealthy is gaining attention—and raising big questions. Supporters say a "billionaires tax" could help fund healthcare and public programs. Critics warn it could push ...

After months of political maneuvering, negotiations, coalition-building, and the return of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s new government is starting to settle in and unveil some ...

India’s high growth and low inflation period has been dealt an oil shock. Since the start of the Middle East conflict and US-Iran war, crude oil prices have crossed $100 per barrel, in effect ...