The Economist

The Economist

2/26/2025, 5:09:13 PM

Bosses should get up from their desks more often. One reason to drop by employees’ workstations is motivational: most people like attention. But there are more substantial benefits from regular visits to the front line https://econ.st/418KAOI

The Economist

2/26/2025, 12:46:40 PM

In the face of Donald Trump’s assault on NATO, European leaders are flirting with radical ideas over the future of the alliance. But here’s why it could take a decade before Europe is able to defend itself without America’s help: https://econ.st/4gXgt2A

The Economist

2/27/2025, 5:19:08 PM

A mafia-like struggle for global power has begun, with rules that do not suit America. Other countries are already planning for a lawless era https://econ.st/4bmr3i8

The Economist

2/26/2025, 9:00:17 PM

Donald Trump will doubtless declare it to be his victory. But what it actually ties Ukraine down to is less clear https://econ.st/4hTHiWv

The Economist

2/25/2025, 1:29:11 PM

The French president spent three hours with Donald Trump, claiming afterwards that the talks had resulted in “substantive steps” forward on Ukraine. But he left Washington with no concrete commitments https://econ.st/4iguHg6

The Economist

2/27/2025, 12:30:03 PM

Global democracy has reached a two-decade low point. Find out what is causing the backsliding—and see where your country ranks in the latest index—here: https://econ.st/4hgOQlj

The Economist

2/28/2025, 12:38:24 PM

The president had hoped to achieve robust growth and disinflation—a mixture that could help push up stocks and bring down yields. Instead, signs of economic weakness have emerged https://econ.st/43hSBn8

The Economist

2/27/2025, 8:27:52 PM

Inheriting is becoming nearly as important as working. Here’s why that is dangerous for capitalism and society: https://econ.st/3CWAhoU

The Economist

2/25/2025, 5:26:10 PM

Not long ago central bankers were patting themselves on the back for having brought inflation down so quickly. We explain why the threat may now be returning https://econ.st/4bdsrna

The Economist

2/24/2025, 8:43:33 PM

Elon Musk’s cuts to the federal government, even though they are small in financial terms, may already be seeding a political backlash. The Department of Government Efficiency has a relentlessly jokey tone. Yet its disruptions are real https://econ.st/3Dfkdyn