This year is crucial for the 'productivity puzzle'

The global economy is set for higher productivity growth but stagflation looms as a less favourable scenario

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EU strategy may be last chance to influence Balkans

The Commission’s new strategy for gradual accession of Balkan countries into the EU has old and new flaws

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New Zealand’s government is developing new policymaking methods and policy priorities

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The past year or so has seen China cast as a global leader in efforts to combat climate change

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As the early campaigning period nears an end, voting intentions are yet to show any major shift

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Drilling for oil in Alaska could bring economic benefits, but oil majors will want to do further fact finding

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The president’s first State of the Union address indicates the White House will be selective in its policy involvements

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West African efforts to influence cocoa prices face capacity and coordination hurdles

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The incumbent has emerged the victor in a closer-than-expected second-round vote for the Czech presidency

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Brussels’s plan to reduce waste will only be successful if public concern prevails over national and industry opposition

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