Noah Smith On June 23, the U.K. will vote on whether to withdraw from the European Union. This is a momentous decision, with far-reaching economic and political consequences that are now being hotly debated. If Britons vote to exit, it could lead to a breakup of the EU, and set back the global move toward greater political integration. This raises …

The term “middle-income trap“ has gained prominence among academics and policymakers in recent years. The term refers to the phenomenon in which economies stop growing before they become rich. The heightened interest in the issue is understandable, given half of the countries in the world are middle-income countries and the majority of them are likely to be stuck there for …

Bloomberg Boeing Co. landed new four orders valued at $1.5 billion for its 747 jumbo jetliners, giving life to a programme starved for sales amid waning demand for four-engine aircraft. The orders were reported on Boeing’s website this week and the identity of the customer wasn’t disclosed. The US planemaker also reported that it delivered fewer jetliners than a year …