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When Facts Fail: Rebuilding Trust at the Heart of Science Communication

Every statistic about public trust in science reveals less a knowledge gap than an abyss of distrust, a chasm that reason alone cannot bridge. Despite decades of data, surveys, and outreach campaigns, roughly three-quarters of Americans—76% in the latest Pew Research Center poll—report having at least some confidence in scientists to act in the public’s best interest; yet, more than one in four express little to no trust at all.

The Longevity Trap: How Japan’s Senior Employment Boom Masks a Crisis of Poverty and Policy

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

Indonesia’s AI Playbook: How Open-Source Strategy and GPU Sovereignty Threaten Big Tech’s Grip

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

Tariffs Hit Steel, Not Signals: How Remote Work Made Europe’s Services Borderless

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

Beyond the Cargo Manifest: Why Europe Must Abandon the Balassa Mirror Before Signing Any Trans-Atlantic Deal

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

Quiet Realignment, Deep Currents: How Tokyo Is Converting an Atlantic Dependence into a Pan-Democratic Portfolio

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

Region‑specific Geopolitical Risk: A New Compass For Economic Policy

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

The Quiet Exit: How US Apathy Is Dismantling the WTO from Within

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

Price over Prohibition: Making Plastic Bags Pay for Shoreline Cleanliness

A plastic bag in a beachgoer’s tote is ecologically harmless; it only becomes a problem when carelessly discarded. This behavior is encouraged because society has not assigned a cost to it. Shoreline pollution is more about the mismanagement of behavior than the materials themselves—litter increases when the public faces no immediate consequences for throwing away plastic. However, if a visible fee were attached to the bag that accounted for cleanup costs, users would be more responsible, and beaches would remain clean without constant oversight.

When Tariffs Chase China, Its Factories Cross Borders

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

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