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Author: Alex McFadzean

Alex is interested in the economics of inequality in emerging markets and behavioural economics. He is also part of Eton's Investment Club, which manages a boy-run fund, and is a keen squash player.
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Development, Environment

The Natural Resources Curse 

Natural resources have long been regarded as a curse to development. New initiatives to encourage better governance are starting to change that. Continue reading The Natural Resources Curse 

Unknown's avatarAlex McFadzeanMarch 12, 2019March 27, 2023Leave a comment
Development, International

The Secrets of Wealth Accumulation

Accumulation of wealth is one of the driving forces behind widening inequality. From the nature of institutions to maritime access and religion, there are good reasons why rich nations gather more of it than others.  Continue reading The Secrets of Wealth Accumulation

Unknown's avatarAlex McFadzeanJanuary 29, 2019March 27, 2023Leave a comment
Behavioural

Monetary incentives

Money is often the driving factor in our decision making. That comes with its dangers. Continue reading Monetary incentives

Unknown's avatarAlex McFadzeanSeptember 6, 2018March 27, 2023Leave a comment
Behavioural

The Icarus Paradox: Success will burn you

From Greek mythological characters to Fortune 500 executives, it seems as though no human is immune to complacency. Why? Continue reading The Icarus Paradox: Success will burn you

Unknown's avatarAlex McFadzeanMarch 21, 2018March 27, 2023Leave a comment

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