development-economics

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02665-2 The economic impact of climate change has been widely acknowledged, yet current assessments remain fragmented and uncertain. Researchers develop a comprehensive channel-specific framework, apply it to the UK and show that the potential welfare loss could be much larger than previous estimates.

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Published online: 19 June 2026; doi:10.1057/s41599-026-07883-9 China’s energy transition through a resource–fiscal–environmental lens: economic drivers and R&D threshold mediation

Miguel Díaz-Canel cites China and Vietnam as possible models for opening up the country’s economy Cuba’s economy needs “urgent changes” to overcome a major crisis intensified by a US oil blockade, president Miguel Díaz-Canel said in a speech to Communist party leaders. “The situation calls for urgent and necessary changes,” Díaz-Canel told the party’s politburo in his frankest admission yet of th…

IntroductionIndustrial output plays a central role in regional economic development, particularly in emerging economies undergoing structural transformation. This study examines the determinants, dynamic persistence, and future trajectory of industrial output in Henan Province, China, and evaluates the usefulness of dynamic panel models for forecasting regional industrial development.MethodsA cou…

Published on June 16, 2026 12:28 AM GMT I just got an offer for a job facilitating broad-based economic growth in developing countries. Whether I take the job or another one depends on the answer to the following question: to what degree does global development increase meat consumption? Would, say, a yearly donation of $5,000 directed to Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) "obviously" offset the inc…

Tonopah has boomed and mostly busted since it's heyday more than a century ago. Trump has raised expectations for renewed prosperity and one local businessman is sprucing up his motel in anticipation of better times.

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Published online: 12 June 2026; doi:10.1057/s41599-026-07859-9 Compilation and application of a comprehensive ocean economy input-output table: the case of China

Thomas Piketty's ambitious plans for shrinking the workweek and capping the GDP of wealthy countries would hurt not just the billionaires but every American.

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1057/s41599-026-07928-z The dynamics of international food trade: patterns of inequality and inequity from 1965 to 2020

Our roadmap has been shaped by experts across the world, from UN agencies to grassroots movements. We call on political leaders at all levels to use it We live in an age of manufactured scarcity. In a world richer than ever before, roughly one 10th of the world’s population still lives in extreme destitution . Millions of people cannot afford enough food, proper housing or basic healthcare, while…

Protectionist measures will deal blow to country’s budget as it defends itself against Russia, says Metinvest chief New EU limits on steel imports could destroy Ukraine’s industry and deal a big blow to the country’s budget as it defends itself against Russia, according to the head of its biggest steelmaker. Yuriy Ryzhenkov, the chief executive of Metinvest, said the new EU quota system due on 1 …

Western Advantage Is Mostly Not Wealth — It's Coordination Infrastructure The most useful reframe of development economics I've encountered: Many Western institutions are machines that solve five problems: Uncertainty → Insurance Trust → Reputation systems Information asymmetry → Markets Enforcement → Courts Coordination → Corporations AI does not replace these. AI may become the operating system…

An analysis of Kenya's proposal to monetize government data — and the larger opportunity the debate has so far overlooked. Introduction: The Most Valuable Thing Kenya Owns Isn't Gold, Oil, or Land Imagine waking up tomorrow and hearing the government announce: "We have discovered a new natural resource. It exists in every county. It grows every day. It never runs out. It powers AI, business, rese…

The modern sports industry functions as a complex economic system where commercial agreements between sports organizations and betting companies occupy a central niche. The scale of these contracts is measured in billions of euros, making gambling brands key investors in the development of professional teams and leagues. The primary reason for such activity lies in the high engagement of the fan …

Knowledge of determinants of MSME density is important to inform evidence-based economic policy, especially in developing economies where MSMEs are the main drivers of employment, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth. This study fills an important knowledge gap in the body of empirical literature by offering cross-country quantitative data on how the level of national income determines the for…

Entrepreneurship is widely recognized as a key driver of innovation, employment generation, and economic development; however, entrepreneurial intention is shaped by a complex interplay of psychological, cultural, experiential, and contextual factors. This study investigates the determinants of entrepreneurial intention among individuals from different national contexts, with a specific focus on …

The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, widely known as J-PAL, is inviting applications for the Senior Training Associate position at J-PAL Global. This opportunity is based at the J-PAL Global office at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. This is a strong opportunity for candidates with a background in economics, […] The post J-PAL Global Seni…

In September 2025, Adam Tooze sent a shock wave through Development studies circles (in the West) with an essay entitled “The End of Development”. He declared the evident truth that “the West’s aid model was always a mirage” and that “the UN Sustainable Development Goals now look less like a new dawn than the final […]

Alok Pratap Singh, BBA LLB, Central University of South Bihar Introduction: The United Nations (UN), established in 1945 in the aftermath of World War II. United Nation serves as a principle international organization tasked with maintaining global peace, security, and cooperation among states. For the implementation of the global peace and security the United Nation uses one of the most importan…