Most countries still have laws that make it harder for women to work than men. This inequality shortchanges not only women but also entire economies.

Closing the gender gap in the workforce could add a staggering $28 trillion to the global GDP.

Population growth and aging are fueling a spectacular rise in noncommunicable diseases, such as cancers and cardiovascular diseases, in poor countries that are ill-prepared to handle them. 

An in-depth, multimedia look at the causes and consequences of the global economic crisis that seeks to unravel the questions surrounding the downturn and shed light on its policy implications, drawi…

Follow recent shifts in economic clout among the world’s major economies.