Tag Archives: OECD

Toiling All Year Long

Which of these nations works the hardest by annual work hours: Greece, Germany, US or South Korea?

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When Did We Give Up on Governing Globalization?

How can developing nations and the West come together to manage globalization?

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East Africa: Left Behind

Why have fertility rates in East Africa bucked the global trend — and what does this mean for the region’s future?

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The Optical Illusion of Western Decline (Part II)

Why is the false narrative of Western decline so persistent?

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Toward a Pacific-Oriented America? (Part I)

Is the United States really shifting from an Atlantic to an Asia-Pacific orientation?

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History of the Future

What do current conditions in rich countries tell us about the world’s future?

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Financial Markets as the New WMDs

Why do armies and weapons pale in comparison to the financial markets as threats to a country's sovereignty?

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What Chile’s Student Protests Can Teach the United States

Will U.S. students take a page from their Chilean brethren and protest the high cost of college education?

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The Way Out of Greece’s Insolvency — And Into Europe’s Future

How will building up Greece’s capital base provide a long-term solution to the country’s fiscal woes?

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China’s Move to Improve Health Care

What will be required for China to meet the healthcare demands of its aging and urbanizing population?

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