Background: The USTR launched Section 301 investigations into more than 60 countries that are both allies and rivals of the United States are targeted, allegedly failing to prohibit or enforce bans on imports of goods produced by child or forced labor, including Canada, Mexico, the EU, China, Russia, Egypt, South Africa, and Türkiye. This issue […]
Abstract: Global models of Generative AI’s economic impact are insufficient for navigating the unique policy landscape of a nation like Egypt, where national development goals under “Vision 2030” intersect with the challenge of harnessing a significant demographic dividend. This study addresses this gap by providing the first empirical quantification of AI’s impact on the Egyptian […]
After a period of broad declines, global stock markets are starting to show early signs of recovery particularly in developed economies, indicating a partial rebound after earlier losses. This issue discusses the geopolitical impacts on stock markets.
Overview: For their first-ever book, longtime contributor Alex Mayyasi and the hosts of NPR’s Planet Money present brand new stories and insights gathered from more than a decade of reporting that reveal ways AI might help you or replace you, demystify dating markets, and show how pro sports’ “dumbest” contract holds the secret to building […]
Introduction: Energy is pivotal for national growth and development. Consequently, fluctuations in energy prices typically garner widespread attention due to their multifaceted impact on both the economy and society. Energy serves as a critical determinant of the cost of living and a primary component of the operational costs and competitiveness of various economic activities. The […]
Overview: Doubts about the international dominance of the dollar are only growing amid worries about tariffs, political dysfunction, and fraying international alliances. Will the dollar continue to reign supreme? In Money Beyond Borders, the leading authority on international currencies, Barry Eichengreen, puts the dollar’s prospects in deep historical perspective by chronicling the entire history of […]
This report presents the results of a periodic evaluation carried out by the Egyptian Center for Economic Studies (ECES) of a sample of 120 private sector firms covering various sectors and sizes, reflecting the opinion of the business community regarding developments in a set of variables, specifically: production, domestic sales and exports, commodity inventory, level […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is a present reality reshaping the mechanics of work across the global economy. Yet, the debate over its impact on jobs often lacks concrete evidence. Between fears of labor displacement and hopes for new opportunity creation, there is a pressing need for an analytical reading […]
Overview: The book 1873 by Liaquat Ahamed examines the first global financial crisis, triggered by the collapse of a massive bond-driven boom in the mid-19th century. Railroads fueled speculation and borrowing, but when the bubble burst in the early 1870s, markets crashed worldwide, governments defaulted, and misguided currency reforms deepened the downturn. The crisis led […]