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The Trinity Of Global Power Unfolding The New World Order
In an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, one question endures: “Who runs the world?” Historically, the answer to this question…
Balancing Act. Understanding The Pros And Cons Of Persistent Industrial Action.
Industrial actions, such as strikes, are a form of protest employed by workers and trade unions to voice…
Power and Profit: The Global Oil Industry’s Imperial Domination and Environmental Impact
Few industries can match the oil industry’s vertical integration and central role in power politics. Over time, imperial…
The Dual Nature of Globalisation: Strengthening and Weakening the State in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Globalisation has undeniably transformed the world, reshaping the role of the state in both positive and negative ways.…
The Rise of the East, The West’s Eclipse. A Dance as Old as Time.
The narrative of a world order undergoing seismic shifts is echoing loudly across the globe. Headlines are dominated…
Interdependence and Rivalry: The Critical Economic Dependency between the US and Chinese Economies
The economic relationship between the United States and China has evolved into a complex web of interdependence and…
“A Field Guide To AI: For Business, Institutions, Society & Political Economy” — Your Essential Companion In Navigating the World of Artificial Intelligence.
This book is not just another textbook, academic journal, or report. It’s a unique blend—a field guide designed…
Decoding the Power Players of Global Shipping: Who Runs and Controls the Industry?
The global shipping industry serves as the lifeblood of international trade, facilitating the movement of goods across continents…
4 Ways A US Debt Default Could Affect You — And Your Money
The United States is on the verge of defaulting on its debt—an unprecedented event that experts agree could…
Advanced Microchip Production Relies On Taiwan
Semiconductor fabrication lays the foundation for microchip production and therefore helps to make our world go round in many…
The World’s Richest People in 2023
Bernard Arnault (74) has been named the world’s richest man of 2023 with an estimated fortune of $211…
The World Bank used to cause untold harm – but 30 years ago it started reforming. What went right
Development projects can have profound impacts on their societies. There are many benefits that flow from building new…
UBS and Credit Suisse: The Unholy Alliance of Swiss Banking Giants
In a move aimed at stabilizing the Swiss banking system and trying to avert a financial meltdown, UBS…
Why Do Banks Collapse? An Exploration Of Bank Failures
Barely three months into 2023 and we have seen a spate of bank failures and instability in the…
Crash Course: Must-Read Books That Explain Banking & Financial Crises
The banking industry has long been an integral part of the global economy, providing essential services such as…
Financial Crisis: It’s A Game & We’re All Being Played
Barely three months into 2023 and we have seen a series of major banking crises unfold right before…
Why SVB and Signature Bank failed so fast – and the US banking crisis isn’t over yet
Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failed with enormous speed – so quickly that they could be textbook…
Silicon Valley Bank biggest US lender to fail since 2008 financial crisis – A finance expert explains the impact
Silicon Valley Bank, which catered to the tech industry for three decades, collapsed on March 10, 2023, after…
Global Politics Unveiled: 23 Highly-Recommended Books for Understanding Today’s Complex World
The global political landscape in our rapidly changing world is constantly evolving. We are seeing shifting power dynamics…
Globalisation is leading to permanent war. Here’s what we should do instead
Instead of peace through trade, we’re seeing increasing conflict. But states could still work together yet. einfeld’ is…
5 trends shaping the world of work -and how ministers and CEOs are addressing them
Global labour markets are on divergent paths. Low and middle-income countries have a growing working-age population amidst high…
De-globalization or Re-globalization? It’s more a ‘cocktail’ of globalization, says an expert at Davos
The ties that bind the world economy together have frayed throughout the pandemic. With growing protectionism, and after…
The World’s Next Megacities
By 2050, 70 percent of the world’s population will live in cities, up from 54 percent in 2020,…
The Deep Roots of the Racial Wealth Gap—and How We Undo It
In the more than 150 years since the end of the Civil War, Black American wealth remains a…
Eurasia Group publishes “Top Risks” predictions for 2023
As 2023 begins, the people of Ukraine are marking nearly a year of war and conflict in their…
How Global GDP Has Evolved
One of the most widely used indicators of economic prosperity is gross domestic product (GDP). It measures the monetary value of all…
What’s New Is Old: How Economic Discontent Triggered Unrest In The Past
The latest Chief Economists Outlook warns that rising costs are stirring social unrest. This economic discontent has fed…
Karl Marx: His Philosophy Explained
In 1845, Karl Marx declared: “philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways; the point is to…
Busting 5 myths on political-economy analysis
“There has been a broad recognition amongst economists that “institutions matter”: poor countries are not poor because they…
Which Cities Have the Highest & Lowest Purchasing Power?
According to website Numbeo, salaries go furthest in U.S. cities. Towards the top of the list is East Coast tech hub San…
Rising prices: Why the global drive to keep food cheap is unsustainable
As prices rise, everywhere, for pretty much everything, the prospect of the human suffering this will cause is…
7 Steps For Delivering Net Zero Supply Chains
An HSBC and BCG report found that despite increasing numbers of large corporates making emissions commitments, delivering on…
These are the world’s top cities. Which one ranked highest for the 10th year running?
London has been named the world’s most “magnetic” city for the 10th year in a row. It held…
What would Western sanctions mean for Russia?
The unprecedented measures proposed by the US, the EU and the UK could create chaos in Russia’s economy…
How Long Will The Supply Chain Crunch Last?
It’s common knowledge that holiday shopping is going to be challenging this year due to the broken supply…
Will Supply Chain Troubles Ruin Your Thanksgiving?
Supply chain issues may add anxiety to rustling up all the ingredients for your Thanksgiving feast this year.…
Why are prices so high? Blame the supply chain – and that’s the reason inflation is here to stay
Consumer prices soared in October 2021 and are now up 6.2% from a year earlier – higher than…
Climate change can shrink a nation’s GDP: Here’s why that matters
Climate change is already being felt around the world. Climate indicators demonstrate the complexity of climate change, adding…
Supply chains can easily break – here’s how they can be made more resilient to prevent shortages
Supply chains are essential to everyday life, bringing materials to factories, food to your plate, and fuel to…
The World’s Top Remittance Recipients
During the COVID-19 pandemic, global remittance flows have proven more resilient than expected. This is especially true for…
What’s In The $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package?
President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package cleared its final hurdle in Congress on Wednesday despite no Republicans voting…
4 Ways You Can Take Advantage Of Low Interest Rates
While a low-interest rate can often be a disastrous sign for the economy, that doesn’t mean you can’t…
Top Ten Technologies That Will Change International Trade, Released by World Economic Forum
The Mapping TradeTech: Trade in the Fourth Industrial Revolution report ranks the top ten most transformative technologies for international…
This Is How We Can Save Millions Of People From Extreme Poverty After COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic could push another 200 million people into extreme poverty unless action is taken to accelerate…
Why The United States Is In For Another Recession
It may seem quite extreme to mention a recession as the markets are continuing to rise, but there…
U.S. Cities And States With The Best Economies
The U.S., as is the case with the rest of the world, is in a challenging situation right…
15 Countries Sign World’s Biggest Free Trade Deal
15 countries signed the world’s largest free trade deal over a video link on Sunday which was the…
How Infrastructure Has Helped Societies Grow Furiously?
If we look over some previous years of the global economy, Asia’s marketplace has developed furiously and the…
Top Banks In New Zealand
New Zealand operates a bubbly free-market economy. It is no secret that the New Zealand financial services sector…
How To Earn From The Stock Market In 2020
The year 2020 has been a rough one so far. With only a few months left on the…