“‘Pitiful’ is the word that the World Bank’s chief economist used to describe the decade-long embrace of private capital mobilization. More of the same will do little to counter Trump or deliver crucial green investment or relief for debt burdened countries.” www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/res...

Global South locked out of low carbon trade—our new database in @science.org @bentleyallan.bsky.social @drodrik.bsky.social @isabelestevez.bsky.social @glenpeters.bsky.social @jennifer-clapp.bsky.social @leeharris.ft.com @katemac.bsky.social @adilnajam.bsky.social www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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2025 is a BIG YEAR for development finance institutions involved in transition mineral mining. For @dialogueearth.bsky.social today, @julieradomski.bsky.social and I detail 5 major decision points coming up that will determine DFIs' support for a just transition for mining countries and communities.

I’m delighted to share my latest w/ @gdp-center.bsky.social colleagues @julieradomski.bsky.social, Bowen Gu & Cynthia Sanborn: Unmined Potential? Opportunities for development finance to support sustainability and inclusion in transition mineral supply chains. www.bu.edu/gdp/2025/03/... 🧵, 1/12:

What role do public development finance institutions play in transition mineral supply chain governance? In a new policy report, @julieradomski.bsky.social, @becky-ray.bsky.social, BowenGu + Cynthia Sanborn discuss, with 5️⃣ policy recommendations: www.bu.edu/gdp/2025/03/...

Yesterday I was chatting with an environmental reporter about a particular sad story and she sighed and said “humans are the WORST.” I said the first thing that came to mind which was “well now, some of my best friends are humans.” I had to immediately ask her not to quote me on that last bit. 🤦‍♀️🤣

This is easily one of the most negative return-on-investment cuts Musk and Trump will make, a bonanza for rich tax cheats. The IRS collects $6.3 for every $1 spent on audits of tax evaders in the top 0.1%.

Not saying this is comforting, but here’s our look at what other world powers might & could do, while the US is a source of chaos and volatility. www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/pol... www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/pol...

Congratulations to my friend @lokaldammert.bsky.social for this great interview w @dialogueearth.bsky.social! One of the top questions the 21st century presents: will we repeat the colonialist history of the oil/gas industry for RE? We can - and must - do better. dialogue.earth/en/business/...

Join us Thursday for a public forum on US-China competition for critical/transition minerals. It’s my honor to join @triofrancos.bsky.social and Maia Seeger on a panel dedicated to the struggle for inclusive and sustainable production for a just energy transition. ips-dc.org/event/u-s-ch...

This year we’re going to try to make rosettes, which are the answer to the question “What if you made funnel cake with a branding iron?” It says it’s Swedish but looks like it belongs at the Texas State Fair. Susu & I are excited to see what comes next. Has anybody tried this at home? Any advice?

Small econ victories: a lovely way to start the workday! 😄 I’ve been playing this thing for years and today might be my 2nd or 3rd time ever getting it in one guess. #Tradle #1002 1/6 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 oec.world/en/games/tra...

Happy December! For folks with big holiday plans, Susu says it’s important to stay focused on your goals. Personally I think it’s just as important to keep your plans achievable, but Susu’s never been held back by such concerns.

I’ll be participating in this Georgetown Institute for US-China Dialogue webinar with @chinagsproject.bsky.social’s Christian-Géraud Neema and AidData’s Sheng Zhang on China’s post-2020 development finance trends. Join us! uschinadialogue.georgetown.edu/events/chine...

📢Glad to share my article "Currency Internationalization, payment infrastructures and central banks: An institutional analysis of renminbi internationalization" is out at Research in International Business and Finance🧵 Article www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... Blog www.bu.edu/gdp/2024/11/...

As requested, here is my #proofOfCat: welcome to BlueSky, Susu-watari!

“It is obvious that the G20 Common Framework for debt treatments is not fit for purpose.” Great piece from former Nigerian VP Osinbajo www.ft.com/content/a784...

The work of Kentikelenis & @thomstubbs.bsky.social on IMF & austerity is unparalleled. For a brief intro, check out this webinar, where I was honored to spend an hour interviewing them about this impressive new book. www.youtube.com/live/lL7NwQV...

Shifter is right: the US approach is small. US developers missed the chance to develop Peru's mega-port. But respectfully, the US didn't lose LatAm. LatAm is managing relationships for diversification and dynamism. It's not a passive prize to be won or lost. www.ft.com/content/b9cf...

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Hiya Bluesky! I'm new here, but this is the kind of thing I think about: climate justice requires local environmental justice, which requires an end to austerity, which requires debt justice. Can we do all of that? Yes! #COP16 #COP29 www.bu.edu/gdp/2024/10/...