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Recent growth has spurred new development, but also revealed old and new economic challenges.

You’d never guess from the modern skylines of Shanghai, Seoul, and Singapore, but in 1950, these cities were in some of the world’s least developed countries.

What Is Economic Inequality?

Explore how severe inequalities and disparities in wealth and income can harm individuals, countries, and the global economy, and how some governments implement policies to reduce inequality.

Why Do Taxes Matter?

What are the different types of taxes and how does a government's ability to collect tax revenue shape a country's economic and social development?

Statelessness Around the World

Without a country to call their own, millions of people experience discrimination and persecution.

Why Is The Free Flow of Oil Important?

Why does the price of oil change so much? Learn how crude oil affects the global economy and the potential for economic development, and how fluctuating prices can contribute to crises.

Trade Policy

How should the United States leverage trade to respond when a rivalry between growing trade partners threatens regional stability? Explore this hypothetical simulation.