The German Coal Industry and the Rise of Hitler: A Reassessment
The key role coal industrialists played in supporting and financing the eventual
Nazi triumph
Hitler and the German Coal Industrialists: Passing the Keys to A Kingdom
The history of the political relations between Hitler and the NSDAP leadership and the German "coal industrialists" from 1926 to 1933
No, America’s battery plant boom isn’t going bust – construction is on track for the biggest factories, with thousands of jobs planned
Workers install battery packs in a BMW X5 in South Carolina. A new battery plant under construction nearby will supply BMW factories.
Can We Avoid a Franken-Future with AI?
In his new book, Mindless, acclaimed economic historian Robert Skidelsky urges readers to pause and reflect on the delicate balance between advancing technology and our human essence.
Tariffs are back in the spotlight, but skepticism of free trade has deep roots in American history
Noted economic nationalist Alexander Hamilton. Douglas Sacha/Getty ImagesOne of the more surprising developments in recent American politics has been the backlash against free trade.
The next president will play a key role in shaping US trade policy – here’s what voters need to know
From the ports of Los Angeles to the cornfields of Iowa, the U.S.’s international trade policy is a force that shapes the lives of every American. With the presidential election looming in November 2024, discussing trade policy isn’t just an academic exercise – it’s a civic responsibility.
Banks lose – someone gains: Households’ unequal exposure to financial distress
Is the burden of distress in the banking sector shared equally among households, or is it distributed unevenly? Following the global financial crisis, the economic consequences of severe disruptions to the banking sector and the unequal impact of recessions have become a key concern of macroeconomic policy. This article examines how temporary banking sector losses affect households differently according to their income levels. The analysis reveals that low-income households bear most of the burden, while high-income households tend to be less adversely affected.
How the Abbé Pierre Foundation and Emmaüs can overcome their founder’s cumbersome legacy
On July 17, 2024, a press release from the associations Emmaüs France, Emmaüs International and the Abbé Pierre Foundation sent shockwaves through the public. It reported the release of an independent report authored by the Egaé group, a company specialising in gender equality, workplace discrimination and violence.
Corporate social responsibility disclosures are a double-edged sword, new research suggests
Hoping to win over customers, businesses from Amazon to Zoom have taken to touting their good deeds in corporate social responsibility reports.
Asymmetric monetary policy spillovers: the role of supply chains, credit networks and fear of floating
This paper examines the asymmetry in global spillovers from Fed policy across tightening versus easing episodes several examples of which have been on display since the global financial crisis (GFC). We build a dynamic general equilibrium model featuring: (i) occasionally binding collateral constraints in the financial sector with significant cross-border exposure; and (ii) global supply chains, allowing us to match the asymmetry of spillovers across contractionary versus expansionary monetary policy shocks.
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