"Proponents argue West is heading for decades-long GDP growth stagnation"

"Separate events are accelerating a shift that is transforming global politics."

"With the Arab countries moving forward with their procedures of economic expansion, specialists perceiving the geopolitical advances stay positive."

"In December, Israel and Jordan signed an agreement to facilitate Jordanian exports to the West Bank."

"Good read by °miraalhussein on citizenship and the changing social contract in the Gulf. "The new hierarchy will be based on citizens' economic utility for the state, defined by a citizen's ability to pay taxes and make do without welfare _...Read More_

Stockton is out with preliminary results on its guaranteed-income program. Cash helps. It doesn't hurt the labor market. And it alleviates some of the toxic stress and anxiety lower-income families experience day in and day out.

"How Emerging Markets Hurt Poor Countries from Boston Review. Financial globalization was supposed to spur development. Instead, it transfers money to the global North and exacerbates existing inequalities."

>"Pandemic has added to their debts while wealthy nations limit access to vaccines, says annual report"

"The economic outlook for rich countries is getting better while developing economies are falling behind."

"Give parents money and time."

"Countries such as Thailand and Turkey, which rely on foreign tourists to boost their economies, bore the brunt of the impact. The drop in tourism also threatens closely linked sectors such as food, beverages, retail trade, communications _...Read More_

"The United States must invest concretely in the well-being of developing nations."

"Paying out for vital services has a serious impact on mental health."

"The longer it takes for the United States to lead a global response, the more the risks compound."

>"Public policy should assist families—but not by helping adults spend more time on the job."