World Economic Journal

08/09/2026

NEW OP-ED | Beyond the Resource Curse: How Morocco Built an Industrial System Around Phosphate

Morocco’s phosphate sector offers a striking case of how a resource economy can move beyond extraction and build a broader industrial system around a strategic natural resource.

In this new World Economic Journal Op-Ed, Rob Smoot examines how OCP’s development across fertilizer production, logistics, research and water infrastructure has reshaped the role of phosphate in Morocco’s economy — and what this experience may suggest for other resource-based economies.

Read the full article:
https://world-economic.com/beyond-the-resource-curse-how-morocco-built-an-industrial-system-around-phosphate.html

Photo: OCP Group.

10/03/2026

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“Protectionism is destructionism.”
Ronald Reagan once warned that trade barriers destroy jobs, weaken economies and limit innovation. Instead, he argued that strong economies grow through creativity, competition and openness to the world. Today tariffs, trade restrictions and economic nationalism are once again shaping global economic policy. Are we repeating the same economic mistakes?

Read the full quote on World Economic Journal: https://world-economic.com/ronald-reagan-protectionism-is-destructionism.html

03/03/2026

The world economy is under pressure.
New American politics is reshaping trade flows, capital allocation and global market expectations - and not always in ways that benefit stability.
In a period of rising geopolitical tensions and shifting economic alliances, the big questions are:
How will U.S. policy affect global capital flows?
What risks do market participants face from a fragmented economy?
Can international cooperation be sustained in key sectors?
We break it all down and explain what investors, policymakers and business leaders should watch next.

🔗 Read full analysis: https://world-economic.com/the-world-economy-is-under-pressure-new-american-politics-and-global-markets.html

24/02/2026

Artificial Intelligence and the Economy: Productivity, Not Hype
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic narrative. It is becoming a structural economic factor reshaping productivity, labor markets, capital allocation, and competitive advantage.
But is AI delivering real economic value - or are markets overestimating its short-term impact?
In our latest analysis, World Economic Journal examines:
• How AI affects productivity at the macroeconomic level
• Why technological adoption cycles are slower than market expectations
• The gap between innovation investment and measurable output
• Which sectors are likely to benefit first - and which face disruption
The global economy does not grow on hype. It grows on productivity.
Understanding the difference is essential for investors, policymakers, and business leaders navigating the next phase of digital transformation.

Read the full analysis: https://world-economic.com/ai-and-the-economy-productivity-not-hype.html

21/02/2026

The global economy is fragmenting. Capital flows are realigning. Industrial policy is back.
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18/02/2026

Egypt as a Frontier Market: Infrastructure Ambitions, Growth Limits and Investment Risks

Egypt is positioning itself as a frontier market with large-scale infrastructure expansion and regional gateway ambitions.

In the latest WEJ analysis, we examine:
• Infrastructure-led growth strategy
• Macroeconomic and fiscal pressures
• Debt sustainability challenges
• Structural investment risks

Can infrastructure expansion translate into long-term economic stability?

Read the full analysis:
https://world-economic.com/egypt-as-a-frontier-market-infrastructure-ambitions-growth-limits-and-investment-risks.html

17/02/2026

Türkiye as a Regional Hub: Logistics, Investment Regimes and U.S. Trade Policy Impacts

Türkiye is transforming from a transit bridge into a structured regional logistics and industrial platform.

In the latest WEJ analysis, we examine:
• Strategic transport corridors
• Investment regime architecture
• Customs & trade policy dynamics
• The impact of U.S. global trade recalibration

How sustainable is Türkiye’s role in a fragmenting global economy?

Full analysis:
https://world-economic.com/turkiye-as-a-regional-hub-logistics-investment-regimes-and-u-s-trade-policy-impacts.html

16/02/2026

Special Economic Zones as Points of Stability:
Why World Economic Journal Is Launching a Systemic Focus on SEZs.
The global economy is entering a period of structural pressure. Trade regimes are shifting, supply chains are being reconfigured, and competition for capital and technology is intensifying. Governments are expanding the use of industrial policy instruments, while businesses are increasingly searching for territories where projects can be implemented quickly and predictably. Source: https://world-economic.com/special-economic-zones-as-points-of-stability.html

11/06/2025

🏥 WEJ Health Award 2025 — Recognizing Leadership in Global Health Transformation

From public sector innovation to AI in medicine, the WEJ Health Award celebrates forward-thinking leaders and initiatives shaping the future of health worldwide.

🩺 Nominate projects and individuals in areas such as:
• Public health management & policy
• Health equity and access
• Digital health and medtech
• Climate-health nexus
• Pandemic resilience and reform

📅 Nominations open until September 30, 2025
🏆 Ceremony: Geneva · Madrid · Hong Kong

🔗 Submit your nomination https://world-economic.com/wej-health-award-2025.html

WEJ HEALTH AWARD 2025 HONORING EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE TRANSFORMATION AND HEALTHTECH INNOVATION The WEJ Health Award 2025 recognizes impactful