Month: December 2025

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Public debt as a structural feature of modern economies

Public debt is often portrayed as a sign of fiscal weakness or poor governance, but in reality, it has become a structural feature of modern economies. Far from being a temporary expedient, sovereign borrowing is now embedded in the way states manage growth, stability, and social welfare. Understanding why debt evolved from an emergency tool …

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The paradox of AI labor: Humans training their replacements

The paradox of AI labor, sometimes called the paradox of self-replacing workers, captures a striking tension in today’s economy: humans are required to train the very systems that could eventually automate their tasks and displace them. This is not a distant scenario; it is unfolding now as organizations integrate AI into everyday workflows. Knowledge transfer …

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Interest rates at a turning point between restriction and relief

Global monetary policy is entering a new phase after several years of aggressive tightening. From Washington to Frankfurt and London, central banks that once raced to raise interest rates to combat surging inflation are now pausing and signaling a shift toward easing. This transition marks a critical moment for economies, businesses, and households worldwide. For …

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