Risk - PROJECT M

Thunderclouds over spargel and marijuana

The path from the field to the dinner plate can be fraught with dangers posed by extreme weather – hail, frost, storms and fire. Fortunately, there is “one weird old trick” that can help reduce the threat for farmers

Capitalism’s creation myth revisited

Creative destruction has become popular shorthand for how capitalism works. But is the process of change popularized by Joseph Schumpeter malfunctioning?

World Heritage sites in peril of being overloved?

World Heritage listing is increasingly seen as a brand by travelers, a stamp of quality that the site offers an experience that is unique or truly spectacular. But is the influx of tourists caused by listing causing more harm than good?

Suspicious minds holding back Europe

Suspicion is the guiding principle on European markets in the post financial crash era, which is hampering recovery, argues Olivier Rousseau

Under one flag

At a time when western-led globalization appears to be unravelling, the European Union will be more critical for the success of its members rather than less, argues Ludovic Subran

The demon in demonetization

Central banks are fighting a war on cash that could lead to an overly powerful monetary policy, warns Hans-Jörg Naumer

Helping turn less into more

Financial illiteracy is widespread and few people can legitimately claim “We don’t need no education,” but off-the-shelf approaches are no solution either

Europeans and financial literacy: when will the penny drop?

Financial and risk literacy are essential life skills, but a new survey reveals many Europeans still lack basic knowledge

Healthcare: how human-machine teams beat robots

Technology is becoming increasingly important in health care, but doctors will remain at the controls

Climate change’s hunger games

To stop world hunger, we need to adapt food and agriculture to the effects of climate change. Research indicates that within 35 years the world population will have to make do with fewer calories than in the year

Rising sea levels set people adrift

Climate change will force scores of people to find new homes, yet neither destination nor origin countries are prepared for a new wave of migrants

Buy experiences, not things

Money can’t buy you love, but it may buy you happiness

Why 9 out of 10 Death Stars are doomed to fail

The launch of Rogue One, the latest chapter in the Star Wars franchise, allows us to have a look at economic theories on space trade and war

El-Erian: Political infighting needs to stop

There is a risk that, as bad politics crowds out good economics, popular anger and frustration will rise, warns Mohamed El-Erian

What the health industry can learn from behavioral economics

Nudging diabetes patients towards healthy behavior is a complex challenge and a key interest for insurers

Antibiotics: rise of the superbug

Ignoring the risk of antibiotic resistance poses a major threat to long-term value