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...
Joe Biden sends a clear message to the watching world – America’s back
By Scott Lucas
Politics doesn’t have to be a raging fire destroying everything in its path
Two weeks after the storming of the US Capitol by the followers...
Six-month stamp duty holiday extension could be a boon for potential homebuyers
An online petition to extend the current stamp duty holiday for the first £500,000 of any property transaction has reached the threshold to enforce...
Biden’s ‘American Rescue Plan’ & Its Opponents
By Dr. Jack Rasmus
This past Thursday, January 14, 2021 Biden announced his ‘American Rescue Plan’ (ARP), a list of programs and proposals purported to...
An easy way to become an EU citizen: Golden Visa programs
Interest in Golden Visa programs increases day by day. A total of 9254 investors obtained residency in Portugal between October 2012 and October 2020....
What can debt collectors do in the UK vs the US?
If you're being contacted by debt collectors, the first thing to know is, you're not alone and there are lots of ways to deal...
Large majority of Americans still in favor of capitalism
By Rainer Zitelmann
Time and time again, anti-capitalists such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez grab the headlines. But according to a recent survey, a...
The Dark Forces behind American Insurrectionists
By Dan Steinbock
On January 6, 2021, a mob of white supremacists stormed the U.S. Capitol, presumably to overturn Trump's defeat. Their final goal may...
Where’s the Risk? Global Intelligence for Business Decision-Making
Interview with Alexander Sehmer, Falanx Assynt's Director for Geopolitical Intelligence
With the complexities of today’s international political scene, keeping abreast of developments and understanding their...
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK
China’s Challenging Search for a New Model of Economic Growth
By Danny Leipziger
China cannot continue to rely on exports to drive its growth, but what are the alternatives?
China ran a $1.2 trillion trade surplus last year, and despite admonitions from the IMF to rely...
