What tariffs do — and who pays
A tariff is a tax on imports. Its burden is shared among foreign producers, domestic firms and consumers in ways that depend on the market.
AuthorDemo
GEJ Demo Desk
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Industrial policy returns
Governments are again using targeted support to build domestic industries. The tools are old; the debate is lively.
Trade & IndustryDemo
How shipping costs ripple through the economy
Container freight is a small share of most products’ price, but disruptions can have outsized effects.
Free trade agreements, explained
Modern trade agreements cover much more than tariffs. Their value lies largely in the rules.
Fiscal policy and the business cycle
Government taxes and spending respond to the economy automatically, and can also be adjusted on purpose.
Central bank independence, explained
Independence aims to protect price stability from short-term pressures. It comes with expectations of accountability.
How competition authorities assess mergers
Merger review asks whether a deal would significantly reduce competition. The analysis follows a common structure.
Public debt sustainability in brief
Whether a government’s debt is sustainable depends on a few interacting variables, not on any single threshold.
Decision-making under uncertainty
When the future is genuinely uncertain, good leaders prepare for several outcomes rather than betting on one forecast.
Building a culture of accountability
Accountability works best when expectations are clear and feedback is frequent, not when blame follows failure.
Succession planning for the top job
Leadership transitions are among the riskiest moments for an organisation. Boards reduce that risk with early, structured planning.
LeadershipDemo
Managing hybrid teams
Many organisations now combine office and remote work. Making it work requires deliberate choices.
What sustainable finance means
Sustainable finance covers several distinct practices, from screening investments to financing specific green projects.
The economics of renewable power
Wind and solar have become cheaper to build, shifting the challenge from generation cost to system integration.
Physical climate risk and the economy
Physical climate risks range from sudden events to gradual changes, with consequences for property, supply chains and insurance.
SustainabilityDemo
The circular economy, explained
A circular economy aims to keep materials in use for longer, reducing waste and demand for new resources.
The long view: how economies change shape over decades
As countries grow richer, the share of work in agriculture falls, industry rises and then services dominate. The path is not uniform.
Cover story template: anatomy of a long-form feature
This DEMO page illustrates the layout of a magazine cover story. It contains no real reporting.
