Discover how music influences human emotions and behavior. Learn about the science behind emotional responses to music, the effects of different genres, and...

Music expresses emotion by somehow imitating the dynamics of our inner life.

Music can have surprising effects on your mood and emotions, no matter what you're feeling. Learn how it works here and the best type of music to listen to.

Abstract Music is a ubiquitous part of life, from forms of expression to the enhancement of well-being and function. Building on a large body of existing research, the goal of this narrative review is to address the complex relationships between music and our cognitive function and emotional processing. By examining prior work in this space, […]

The latest World Economic Outlook reports slowing global growth and renewed inflationary pressures. Policies need to be agile, carefully manage the trade-offs involved in ramping up defense spending, and lay the foundation for a sustained recovery.

Discover what global economic shifts are, how they work, and their impact on trade, technology, and the future world economy.

The global economy has shown resilience, but the outlook remains clouded by trade tensions, fiscal strains and persistent uncertainty. Growth is expected to slow to 2.7% in 2026, below 2025 levels and the pre-pandemic average, as

Global growth is uneven: Advanced nations face slow growth; reforms drive a few emerging markets. Inflation and trade policy risks affect all regions.

Global growth is projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, easing to 2.6% in 2026 before rising to 2.7% in 2027, an upward revision from the June forecast. Global growth is projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, easing to 2.6% in 2026 before rising to 2.7% in 2027, an upward revision from the June forecast.