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Despite the focus on big powers and mega firms, scale is not everything in the global economy. Smaller, agile firms & countries often have an edge, David Skilling says
30th Jul 22, 9:01am
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Despite the focus on big powers and mega firms, scale is not everything in the global economy. Smaller, agile firms & countries often have an edge, David Skilling says
Economies with high core inflation tend to have the tightest labour markets; monetary policy is not enough to reduce inflation
17th Jul 22, 7:30am
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Economies with high core inflation tend to have the tightest labour markets; monetary policy is not enough to reduce inflation
The G7, NATO, & ECB meetings this week provide a sense of the scale & scope of current global challenges, and some of the emerging responses
2nd Jul 22, 10:23am
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The G7, NATO, & ECB meetings this week provide a sense of the scale & scope of current global challenges, and some of the emerging responses
Six years on from the Brexit and Trump votes, the emerging model of globalisation means that America First is likely to be more enduring than hard Brexit
18th Jun 22, 9:30am
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Six years on from the Brexit and Trump votes, the emerging model of globalisation means that America First is likely to be more enduring than hard Brexit
Economic & political volatility is rising as a new global regime emerges. Firms & governments need to position for sustained turbulence
5th Jun 22, 1:21pm
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Economic & political volatility is rising as a new global regime emerges. Firms & governments need to position for sustained turbulence
The economic and political aftershocks from Russia’s invasion continued this week, from Europe to Asia. Deep structural change is underway
15th May 22, 6:00am
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The economic and political aftershocks from Russia’s invasion continued this week, from Europe to Asia. Deep structural change is underway
Domestic political risks with global economic & geopolitical consequences loom large around the world from China to the US. David Skilling says brace for shocks
8th May 22, 6:00am
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Domestic political risks with global economic & geopolitical consequences loom large around the world from China to the US. David Skilling says brace for shocks
Technology leadership is not enough to control the commanding heights of the global economy; physical flows (energy, commodities, goods) are also central
24th Apr 22, 8:30am
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Technology leadership is not enough to control the commanding heights of the global economy; physical flows (energy, commodities, goods) are also central
The sanctions imposed on Russia, and stakeholder pressure on firms, suggest that values will increasingly shape global economic relations
10th Apr 22, 9:25am
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The sanctions imposed on Russia, and stakeholder pressure on firms, suggest that values will increasingly shape global economic relations
Countries are being forced to make hard choices as the global system fragments, observes David Skilling. Small states are at the sharp end of this
3rd Apr 22, 7:00am
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Countries are being forced to make hard choices as the global system fragments, observes David Skilling. Small states are at the sharp end of this
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has implications for China’s relationship with the global economy, with likely disruptive economic consequences
27th Mar 22, 6:00am
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has implications for China’s relationship with the global economy, with likely disruptive economic consequences
From stagflation risks to oil price shocks, there are parallels to the 1970s. But the more interesting insights are how (not) to respond to economic regime change
20th Mar 22, 6:00am
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From stagflation risks to oil price shocks, there are parallels to the 1970s. But the more interesting insights are how (not) to respond to economic regime change
Russia’s invasion & the aggressive economic sanctions in a deeply globalised world will lead to massive global economic disruption & structural change
13th Mar 22, 6:00am
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Russia’s invasion & the aggressive economic sanctions in a deeply globalised world will lead to massive global economic disruption & structural change
David Skilling chronicles a week of remarkable events that signal far-reaching global economic and political changes ahead
6th Mar 22, 10:30am
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David Skilling chronicles a week of remarkable events that signal far-reaching global economic and political changes ahead
Russia's invasion of Ukraine accelerates structural changes in the global economic & political system, requiring hard choices to be made, says David Skilling
27th Feb 22, 6:00am
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine accelerates structural changes in the global economic & political system, requiring hard choices to be made, says David Skilling
As the Covid experience shows, countries with strong social & political institutions – notably small countries – consistently out-perform. But big challenges lie ahead, says David Skilling
13th Feb 22, 7:30am
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As the Covid experience shows, countries with strong social & political institutions – notably small countries – consistently out-perform. But big challenges lie ahead, says David Skilling
From Ukraine to trade sanctions, global economic & political pressures are playing out in Europe. The response will shape the global economic & political system, says David Skilling
5th Feb 22, 9:34am
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From Ukraine to trade sanctions, global economic & political pressures are playing out in Europe. The response will shape the global economic & political system, says David Skilling
Globalisation is changing but not unwinding: global flows will be more regional, political, & shaped by big power rivalry writes David Skilling
23rd Jan 22, 7:00am
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Globalisation is changing but not unwinding: global flows will be more regional, political, & shaped by big power rivalry writes David Skilling
Twenty years on from China’s WTO accession, we have likely reached the high water mark of China’s global engagement – with deep consequences for the world economy
11th Dec 21, 9:58am
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Twenty years on from China’s WTO accession, we have likely reached the high water mark of China’s global engagement – with deep consequences for the world economy
The globalisation debate offers lessons on what to do (and what not to do) in climate change policy: address the domestic politics of the transition
20th Nov 21, 1:18pm
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The globalisation debate offers lessons on what to do (and what not to do) in climate change policy: address the domestic politics of the transition
Beyond near-term inflation concerns, David Skilling says policy should focus on managing price pressures from structural changes in labour markets & globalisation - and net zero
7th Nov 21, 8:59am
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Beyond near-term inflation concerns, David Skilling says policy should focus on managing price pressures from structural changes in labour markets & globalisation - and net zero
As we wait for a post-Covid world to arrive, David Skilling argues we may need to adjust our expectations. And some countries will need to adjust their approaches for new Covid realities
26th Sep 21, 6:00am
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As we wait for a post-Covid world to arrive, David Skilling argues we may need to adjust our expectations. And some countries will need to adjust their approaches for new Covid realities
New Zealand can take ideas and lessons for the Covid-19 path ahead from other small, developed countries such as Singapore, Denmark and Israel, David Skilling says
14th Sep 21, 3:15pm
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New Zealand can take ideas and lessons for the Covid-19 path ahead from other small, developed countries such as Singapore, Denmark and Israel, David Skilling says
David Skilling says geopolitical competition will continue to intensify, imposing costs – but also creating strong incentives for investment in innovation
24th Jul 21, 10:27am
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David Skilling says geopolitical competition will continue to intensify, imposing costs – but also creating strong incentives for investment in innovation
From climate change and geopolitics to new growth models, David Skilling says 2021 will see widespread public and private sector innovation - as well as more economic and political volatility
21st Dec 20, 12:12pm
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From climate change and geopolitics to new growth models, David Skilling says 2021 will see widespread public and private sector innovation - as well as more economic and political volatility