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Experts Call for a Growth-First Monetary Strategy Leading economists, including Prof. Bongo Adi of Lagos Business School, are urging the Nigerian federal government to pivot…
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Introduction: The Credibility Challenge for Nigeria’s Central Bank For many emerging economies, inflation isn’t just a number on a chart—it’s a lived reality that shapes…
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Rising to the Challenge: Why Growth Slowed in 2024 The latest third-quarter GDP figure of 4% underscored a fragility in the Philippine economy, with external…
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Rationale: A slower 2025 growth path demands targeted reforms The Philippines posted a modest 4% GDP expansion in the third quarter, underscoring headwinds that could…
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Overview: A Revenue Engine with Side Effects Tariffs have emerged as a key, yet controversial, source of federal revenue. By raising duties on imported goods,…
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Overview: A Revenue Windfall with Hidden Costs Tariffs—fees imposed on imported goods—are delivering a sizable boost to the federal treasury. In the current debate before…
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Tariffs at a Glance: Revenue for the Government, Real Costs for the Public Tariffs are a perennial fixture of the U.S. trade landscape. While they…
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Introduction: A proposed fix for Britain’s finances With Britain facing a significant fiscal challenge, top economists are weighing a controversial lever: raising the income tax…
