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Where would Donald Trump and J.D. Vance take America?

Investors have started to worry about deficits and debt.


Under Lula, Brazil is walking on the financial wild side

The Economist presents simple ways to make the next generation more intelligent.


How to raise the world’s IQ

The Economist explains how the uproar over President Biden's candidacy reveals dysfunction afflicting both major parties.

How do you solve a problem like Joe Biden?

Masoud Pezeshkian is said to detest the capital, Tehran. But The Economist asks: can he master its politics? 

Iran's new hope: a cardiologist president

Today's technology has transformed spycraft, combining traditional espionage with digital tools. The Economist explains how this evolution underscores the need for intelligence agencies to integrate human and technical operations effectively.

How spies should use technology

From Prime Video to AWS, The Economist explains how the e-empire is stitching together its disparate parts as it marks its 30th year.

What next for Amazon as it turns 30?

Despite initial hopes for change with Barack Obama's presidency, the Baby Boomer generation, represented by figures like Donald Trump and Joe Biden, continues to dominate American politics. The Economist reflects on concerns about the country's gerontocracy and democracy.

One generation has dominated American politics for over 30 years

Some scientific journals are implementing strict disclosure requirements for using large language models. The Economist argues that this is misguided as many scientists find that their use brings real benefits.

LLMs now write lots of science. Good

Crowdsourced crime-solving is not new. The medieval England bystanders were expected to help capture criminals. But today’s internet sleuthing is different and more about open cases and wrongful convictions.

True-crime fans are banding together online to try to solve cases

Their training in handling ambiguity, anticipating outcomes, and maintaining focus under stress offers valuable lessons for managers in navigating complex, ever-changing business environments. The Economist reflects on why the unloved profession has much to teach managers.

Why everyone should think like a lawyer

Will high interest rates eventually cause a housing crash? The Economist argues that, unless something drastic changes, the world’s biggest asset class will continue to get bigger. 

Why house prices are surging once again

Cash-strapped governments want to get their hands on a slice of the riches of the world’s best-heeled. However, The Economist argues that taxing unrealized capital gains is bad economics; closing loopholes could be a better bet for increasing revenues.

How to tax billionaires—and how not to

AI is blurring the line between intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and command and control. The Economist reflects on how this is creating a growing intellectual chasm between those whose job is to wage war and those seeking to tame it.

How AI is changing warfare

Can Apple come up with a generative AI strategy that is convincing enough to win over the sceptics? And could this be sufficiently compelling to reboot iPhone sales? The Economist reflects on why there is reason to give Tim Cook the benefit of the doubt.

Hey Siri! Help me get Apple out of an AI-shaped hole

It is alarming that an authoritarian regime is nearing the technological frontier. The Economist explores, how America could generate more scientific discovery, technical ingenuity, and ultimately more security, to compete with China.

How worrying is the rapid rise of Chinese science?

American efforts to stifle a Chinese competitor have entirely backfired. The Economist explores how Huawei has survived and thrived by replacing foreign technology with home-grown parts, significantly boosting its profits and expanding its market presence.

America’s assassination attempt on Huawei is backfiring

Plenty of research finds merit in early rising, and morning larks are certainly held in higher regard. But it is not all upside. The Economist reflects on the benefits—and drawbacks—of sleep-related working habits.

Is it better to be an early bird or a night owl?

Concerns about Britain’s economic future have led both Labour and Conservative parties to prioritize growth in their election campaigns. The Economist reflects on the different strategies to achieve this amid a backdrop of low investment, Brexit impacts, and a challenging fiscal environment.

Can Britain’s economy grow as fast as it needs to?

The outcome of the general election is undoubtedly a win for Indian democracy. The real test, however, will be how Narendra Modi responds to this rebuke. The Economist reflects on what India can expect from its prime minister after the shock election result; under one scenario, he could restrain his ideological instincts. The alternative is that he doubles down on his authoritarian agenda.