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How central bank's interest rate rises affect the richest and poorest families
Received wisdom has it that low rates boost economic growth, spreading wealth in a ripple effect across society. Dr Jose-Luis Peydro and his fellow researchers have now been able to reveal the truth with some exceptionally reliable information
What global climate change models are missing
Researchers from Imperial Business School and the Singapore Green Finance Centre have used machine learning to combine data to understand the climate change risk at a local level
Phasing out coal would save the world $78 trillion
Imperial Business School researchers find the move would save 1.2 per cent of current world GDP every year until the end of the century
Economic policy in a time of plague and war
Professor David Miles looks at debt, taxes and spending in the UK during an era of seismic fiscal shocks.
What is climate risk?
A toolkit to help investors, lenders and regulators address the financial implications of climate change.
Ukraine: what armed conflict means for climate change
A Western break from Russian oil and gas could also mean a break from fossil fuels altogether – but there are challenges
Restarting the future: why the intangible economy isn’t working and how we can fix it
The failure of financial institutions to keep up with the rise of the intangible economy has led to economic disappointment across the developed world. So, why has this happened, and what do we do now?
6 ways to reduce the environmental impact of your business
There may be some business leaders who still refute climate change and the fact that it will at some point impact their business. For those who want to be a part of the solution, there are some obvious ways to address this.
Nature-based solutions to climate change: understanding the importance of quality
We can use nature to protect agriculture from the negative effects of climate, but such solutions come with significant challenges
Developing finance for an inclusive, sustainable future
Finance has a crucial role to play in helping solve the world’s most pressing challenges, with universities perfectly placed to lead the way in developing new ways of doing business
Why renewable energy outperforms fossil fuels
Analysis by Imperial’s Centre for Climate Finance & Investment shows how renewable energy has benefitted from technological improvements, policy support and lower financing costs.
The economic cost of climate change
How rising temperatures impact business performance, and why it’s vital that we understand the effects of climate change on a macroeconomic level.