The aim of this paper is to quantitatively assess the propagation of supply shocks across European regions, triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and diffused through Global Value Chains (GVCs). By taking advantage of the cross-country variation in policy responses to the pandemic, as well as the...

The fourth edition of Disease Control Priorities (DCP) builds on the three previous editions published from 1993 through 2018. DCP4 uses a collaborative, country-led approach to summarize, produce, and help translate economic evidence to inform better priority setting and capacity strengthening...

Rapid advancement of information and communication technologies (ICT) and artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly influenced various sectors of society, including education. Global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and military conflicts have further accelerated the adoption...

The COVID-19 pandemic created global job losses and altered work conditions, as government mitigation measures such as lockdowns led many firms to adopt work-from-home practices. This shift had substantial impacts on labour demand and job opportunities. Using unique administrative firm job...