Why a price you can’t raise starts high
When firms can cut prices freely but struggle to raise them, they start higher to insure against being trapped tomorrow – even in competitive markets. ...
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WEF Unplugged: Geopolitics, sustainability, and a look behind the scenes
January 23, 2026 • by David Bach, Julia Binder in Economics • 1 min read • 
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Live from Davos: IMD’s Julia Binder and David Bach cut through the headlines on geopolitics, AI, energy – and competing visions for the international order....
How trade tensions are transforming the rules of competitiveness
As global economic tensions persist, the economies that win the “negotiations over percentages battle” are taking the media spotlight. However, the economies and regions that recognize deeper patterns of adaptation and position...
Economic dynamics in Asia: Japan's revival, China's challenges, and India's emergence
As Asia's economic landscape evolves, three distinct narratives emerge: Japan's structural renaissance, China's growth challenges, and India's manufacturing aspirations. Understanding these intersecting stories is crucial for global businesses and policymakers navigating the...
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