Economics
Four things the US should learn about losing and creating jobs
The loss of manufacturing jobs in the United States is unlikely to be reversed unless workers acquire new skills and become employable in other sectors.
The evolving role of maritime straits
A guest post by Aldo Premoli, co-founder of Mediterraneo, Sicilia, Europa, on the role of maritime shipping in the global economy.
Is Britain coming for the tax havens?
While the Criminal Finance Bills lacks several provisions advocates had hoped for, it remains a major step forward in the UK’s ability to tackle tax evasion and fraud in the
Can Russia ride China’s trade lead in Southeast Asia?
China immediately seized upon President-Elect Trump’s victory to offer its proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as an alternative to the TPP. Russia backing the proposal signals a call for a
Under the Radar: Should Zambia finance Eurobonds with marijuana?
Zambia is suffering a severe hangover from its decade long commodity boom, as mounting debt and energy shortages are crippling the once vibrant economy.
New OPEC production limits yield winners — but will they last?
The core international group of oil exporters, OPEC, has imposed production limits that will bring many states economic gains — but are they likely last?
The economic implications of global water scarcity
Water is vital to human existence — and a big concern for policymakers, business leaders, and economists is its heightened scarcity.
Djibouti: what lies behind the ambitious investment program of the “New Dubai”?
Djibouti is today striving to become the “new Dubai,” a commercial hub for Eastern Africa and an outpost for its powerful Ethiopian neighbor.
Easing visa requirements: Belarus eyes foreign business
The potential easing of travel visa requirements in Belarus is likely to boost the local economy while improving its regional and global image.
Under the Radar: Singapore latest to be punished by China’s opportunism
China’s seizure of Singapore’s military assets is part of a larger effort to punish neighbours for geo-political faux pas and cozy relations with the U.S.
