In der wirtschaftspolitischen Diskussion sind die schwache öffentliche Investitionstätigkeit und der Zustand der Infrastruktur in Deutschland seit Jahren ein wiederkehrendes Thema (Clemens et al., 2021). Dabei wird der Schuldenbremse eine substanzielle Rolle für den Investitionsstau...

The observance of Ramadan has been widely associated with detrimental health effects as well as poor economic performance. Less attention has been given to the potential benefits generated by the social aspects associated with this religious practice. This column argues that Muslim students...

Sustained technological progress was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. This column argues that access to knowledge was crucial for innovation and technological diffusion during this period. Inventors and entrepreneurs needed access to useful knowledge to generate new ideas and continue...