Prisoners of Identity
By Namira Samir
The informal economy is a place where identities of labourers become inextricably intertwined. This has severe implications for the fulfilment of labour...
The Study of Economic History and the Importance of Understanding the Past
By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
At present, academic economics in the West (i.e. developed countries) are in a state of confusion, as their dominant economic...
Prospects of a Multipolar World and the Role of Emerging Economies
By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
When we look at economic data on trade and output growth, there seems to be an economic shift gradually taking...
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted the Gig Economy Differently in the United States and...
In ways big and small, we have all felt the impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy. We have lost loved ones, we have...
Can Patriot Funding Help Address Economic Inequality?
We love to believe that all men are created equally. But that equality does not translate to any practical aspect of lived experience. In...
Growth That Celebrates Inequality
By Namira Samir
It is true that digital innovation helps ease problems of access to finance, reducing the literacy divide, among others. And we have...
The New Global COVID-19 Threat: Misguided Policies, Virulent Strains, New Waves, and Lost Years
By Dan Steinbock
As the COVID-19 epicenter has moved from the Americas to India and poorer economies and G20 countries remain severely affected, the...
The South American Way to Invest Abroad: Colombia Seeks Growth Through FDI
Interview with Ms. Flavia Santoro Trujillo, President of ProColombia
Attracting foreign investment is central to the government of Colombia’s strategy to stimulate the country’s diverse...
The Political Economy of Famines during the British Rule in India: A Critical Analysis
By Kalim Siddiqui
1. Introduction
The late nineteenth century was celebrated in the West as the golden period of global capitalism; while few will defend empire...
If We Want To Transform African Economies, We Must Look Beyond Relying On Governments...
By K.Y. Amoako
Africa is positioned to undergo dynamic change in the decades ahead. Thanks to abundant resources, a burgeoning youth population, and growing attractiveness...
