Consequences of the Coronavirus

For the people of China and neighbouring regions, the end of January each year typically has a special place in their hearts, for Lunar New Year beckons. Yet this year, which has already been tainted by many a tragedy (such as Iran’s shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger plane), the dawn of February sees Asia captivated in a much scarier circumstance. Coronavirus, deriving from a … Continue reading Consequences of the Coronavirus

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The Economics of the NFL

For the American people, football’s social importance is on a par with religion. Football is so integrated into America’s quotidian that it’s not uncommon to find a town’s entire population either supporting the Friday night High School Football game on the television screens at a bar, or in the stadium bleachers. At the highest level, the National Football League dominates Sundays, as well as Monday … Continue reading The Economics of the NFL