Many democracies operate consumer debt relief programs. These are often implemented or adjusted during the election cycle, but their political effects are not well-understood. We investigate if debt relief can…
The escalation of the Iran conflict in early 2026 injected significant uncertainty into the global inflation outlook. Energy-price increases and supply-chain disruptions reignited concerns about second-round…
Current investments in the future are primarily funded through temporary special funds rather than drawing from the core budget. Consequently, there is a high risk of insufficient resources being available in…
