Global Economy
An Asian Geopolitical Game of Risk
The US military, diplomatic and political strategies in Asia show a new approach to the continent
Energy in International Politics: the Rise of a New Power Currency
The growing importance of hydrocarbons for the world economy has increased their potential nature as powerful political tools
In Praise of Joint Initiatives in the Mining Industry
Proving the value of self-regulation in developing countries
What is your prefered work model?
Education
Macroeducation: The Real Value of University
Students of the future will need to change their thinking when it comes to higher education. University is about much more than increasing earning potential
Copy/Paste Your Way Through College
Has the Internet made written assignments useless and is there a better way to assess understanding?
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Finance
Internet Capital Sourcing Model Gives Hope to Small Businesses
Friday, 27 January 2012 12:06
The controversial financial model ‘crowdfunding’ looks set to change the field for small business, social enterprise and even the arts
Merging Interests
Monday, 02 January 2012 10:07
Ambitious graduates hoping to enter into the complex world of high finance tend to aim for a few very prestigious roles depending on their characters
Occupy The Future
Friday, 04 November 2011 12:55
What should be the next step in the strive to bring democracy to the world financial system?
Europe’s Financial Transaction Tax
Tuesday, 27 September 2011 13:54
Why the EU risks making a rod for its own back
Sold Short?
Tuesday, 30 August 2011 09:13
As markets around Europe plummeted during the first weeks of August, some Eurozone members took the decision to ban short-selling
Stress Tests: A Boon for European Banks?
Thursday, 21 July 2011 09:01
On Friday, the EBA published the results of its long awaited stress tests designed to test the resolve of the continent’s banks should they be once again faced with meltdown
Micro-financing - Combating Poverty through Business
Thursday, 14 April 2011 22:25
Micro-financing has emerged in recent years as the fairytale success story of the financial world.
G-20 The New World of Finance
Sunday, 14 November 2010 15:36
Conflicts reveal divergent economic approaches at the G20
Finance and Morals
Monday, 08 November 2010 11:08
Why the EU's new financial management plan won't work unless it is accompanied by a cultural and moral change
Two Things in Life are Certain
Thursday, 28 October 2010 13:29
Jean Baptiste Colbert once said that taxation is an art that consists in ‘plucking the goose so as to get the most feathers with the least hissing’ – are Europe’s leaders successful?
Case Studies in Crises: Ireland, Spain and Greece
Monday, 23 August 2010 12:24
Ireland, Spain and Greece are three of the five countries (the others two being Portugal and Italy) which comprise the delightfully insulting acronym “PIIGS”.
Is BP Rich Enough to Bear the Financial Cost of the Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico?
Monday, 12 July 2010 22:12
On 20 April 2010, an explosion, followed by a fire, took place on the offshore oilrig called Deepwater Horizon, owned by Transocean, but rented by British Petroleum until 2013.
China Finally Accepts an Appreciation of its Currency the Yuan. Why?
Tuesday, 29 June 2010 18:10
On 19 June 2010 China made a remarkable move just before the G20 summit in Toronto, Canada.
Austerity Plans In Europe May Cause More Harm Than Good
Saturday, 05 June 2010 23:31
In May many countries brought in measures to reduce public deficits, reassure the markets and stop the fall of the euro.
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