Publication: Nikkei Business

29.06.15 Publication: Nikkei Business

What do you think is the biggest danger facing Abenomics? My answer is that the biggest danger is that Abenomics’ monetary arrow might succeed too...

02.03.15 Publication: Nikkei Business

We in the media often write, with enthusiasm, about disruptive technological innovation, about the way in which new ideas and new technologies have forced many...

09.01.15 Publication: Nikkei Business

There are several nations that call themselves “the lucky country”, most notably Australia. But in today’s world of global business, that title might...

07.11.14 Publication: Nikkei Business

I have often been puzzled why beautiful countries seem so indifferent about tourism. Italy is one: perhaps because it has combined a good climate, wonderful...

22.09.14 Publication: Nikkei Business

The most fashionable topic in economics right now is labour markets. That’s quite a change: nobody has paid much attention to labour for many years. But in...

22.09.14 Publication: Nikkei Business

The most fashionable topic in economics right now is labour markets. That’s quite a change: nobody has paid much attention to labour for many...

21.07.14 Publication: Nikkei Business

We know that we cannot forecast far into the future. Nevertheless, here in the second decade of the 21st century, there is an impressive consensus about what...

26.05.14 Publication: Nikkei Business

Here in Europe, events in Ukraine have reminded me of two important things, beyond the obvious points about geopolitics, Russia and great-power competition....

26.03.14 Publication: Nikkei Business

Can countries or regions learn from each other? They certainly should, since international data and experiences are a big potential resource for policy-makers....

28.01.14 Publication: Nikkei Business

In democracies, when things are going badly citizens and commentators alike tend to call for “more leadership”. But then when they get leadership, they...