🚨 David Palomera (Univ. of Southern Denmark) explores at ICTA-UAB whether pensions really depend on GDP growth.

📊💡Drawing on 50 years of OECD data, he reflects on how pensions can adapt in a post-growth world.

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Vague promises aren’t a strategy. Strengthening the industrial carbon price isn’t enough on its own. If Canada wants to compete where the world is heading, the government needs to show its plan — and prove it adds up. #cdnpoli #abpoli #ClimatePolicy #EconomicTransition #CanadaFuture

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BasisPointInsight.com - Formalisation at Scale: What India’s New Labour Codes Unlock by Sharmila Kantha India’s Labour Codes offer scalability and ease for large enterprises, but MSMEs may struggle with rising costs and unfamiliar compliance burdens unless implementation is carefully supported. by Sharm...

2/3 Big companies gain from higher lay-off thresholds, streamlined digital compliance, and uniform definitions that reduce ambiguity across operations.

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At PEP, we are proud to contribute to this critical conversation—ensuring that local evidence and expertise are at the center of Africa’s transformation agenda.

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9/12 The retail sector — traditionally youth's largest employer — is shrinking its workforce.

In 2022, over 30% of employed youth worked retail. By July 2025, that fell to less than 1 in 4 as the sector transformed and automated.
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The Pacific Northwest’s Economic Transition: How the Timber Wars Forged a New Identity in Tech and Tourism "Uncover the true legacy of the Pacific Northwest's timber wars. An analysis of the region's complex shift from logging to tech and tourism."

An Owl, an Axe, and an Algorithm: The Unforeseen Aftermath of the Pacific Northwest's Timber Wars

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The Urgency of Climate Change Demands Decisive Action Towards Renewable Energy The urgency of climate change demands a decisive shift towards renewable energy, a transition that requires continued government support. Contrary to claims of economic unviability, renewable energy sources are now demonstrably cost-competitive with fossil fuels, rendering subsidies primarily a catalyst for accelerated adoption rather than a necessity for survival. The argument that renewables are unreliable simply doesn't hold up when considering the experience of nations like Germany, which successfully integrated a substantial proportion – 43% in 2023 – of wind and solar power into its grid while simultaneously reducing average power outage durations from 20 minutes in 2006 to just 12 minutes in 2019, a significant improvement compared to the 5.5 hours typical in the United States. The current opposition to renewable energy subsidies appears to be less about economic or technical concerns and more about protecting the considerable profits of established fossil fuel companies. These companies generated a staggering $4 trillion in net income in 2022 alone, with the four largest—Exxon, Chevron, Shell, and BP—collecting $100 billion in 2023. This level of profitability underscores the industry’s capacity to thrive without artificial support. It’s a stark contrast to the early years of the fossil fuel industry, which heavily relied on government subsidies to become established. Ignoring the overwhelming scientific consensus, as reflected in reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), would be a reckless gamble with the planet’s future. While some may raise concerns about market distortions, it's crucial to acknowledge the historical precedent of substantial subsidies for fossil fuels and recognize that temporary support for renewables is a necessary correction. Furthermore, the long-term economic benefits of transitioning to a clean energy economy, including job creation in the renewable sector and reduced risks associated with climate change, far outweigh any perceived short-term costs. The success Germany has demonstrated through grid planning and diversification serves as a model that the United States can and should emulate.

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Bulgaria aims to join the eurozone amid rising domestic opposition over inflation fears and misinformation. Public sentiment is divided, with supporters highlighting economic stability and critics concerned about poverty. #Bulgaria #EuroAdoption #EconomicTransition

🧵2️⃣ The article argues that Germany's long-standing work-based growth model is running into a demographic wall:
👵 Baby Boomers are retiring
👶 Younger generations are smaller
📉 Investment and productivity gains are stagnating

As a result, there’s rising pressure to increase working hours—but […]

10/15 Global markets are shifting away from coal, even for steelmaking. RichardJR argues Alberta's economic future lies not in destructive extraction but in innovation—land & water restoration projects that support carbon sequestration while protecting watershed health.
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Trump says US economy in "transition," urges Fed to cut rates 0 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo "We’re only in a transition stage, just getting started!" he said in a Truth Social post. The post followed the release of U.S. data that showed job growth slowed marginally for April. 0 Latest comments

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5/8 The proposals would create jobs using Canadian steel, aluminum and lumber—industries threatened by US tariffs—while redirecting fossil fuel subsidies and increasing taxes on major polluters to fund these initiatives.
#GreenJobs #EconomicTransition #ClimateEconomy

Xi Jinping is in Guizhou, calling for an economic transition to transform the province. He's focusing on improving the business climate and regional integration. Xi's visit highlights China's push for regional development. 🇨🇳 #EconomicTransition