African Economies : How have oil and corruption affected Nigeria’s economy?

Nigeria is one of Africa’s most influential nations and holds significant power both economically and geopolitically. With a population of approximately 225 million people, it’s not only the most populated country in Africa but also has the continent’s largest economy. In 2022, Nigeria’s GDP reached an impressive $477.39 billion. Meanwhile, the country has been grappling with pressing challenges of poverty, crime, corruption, and overreliance on … Continue reading African Economies : How have oil and corruption affected Nigeria’s economy?

Jaymiel SavageNovember 26, 2023Leave a comment

Development, History, Middle East and Africa

African Economies : Zimbabwe’s Journey from a 100 Trillion Dollar Bill to Economic Recovery

Zimbabwe has captured global attention due to its serious economic struggles. Pre-independence, Zimbabwe’s economy relied heavily on agriculture and the stable Rhodesian Dollar. However, post-independence, it has encountered the challenges of hyperinflation, land reform, and political instability. These difficulties have had a long-lasting impact on Zimbabwe’s economy, making it difficult for locals to trust the local currency, and has piqued the interest of the global … Continue reading African Economies : Zimbabwe’s Journey from a 100 Trillion Dollar Bill to Economic Recovery

Jaymiel SavageNovember 26, 2023April 22, 2025Leave a comment

Development, Economics, Politics, UK

HS2: The potential vs the reality

The Potential: The development of a second high-speed rail network was originally proposed in 2009 by the Labour government at the time, led by Gordon Brown. Concerns began to arise over capacity constraints on the West Coast Main Line railway as they were increasing with the network projected to be at full capacity by 2025. Therefore HS2 Ltd was established to explore the possibility of … Continue reading HS2: The potential vs the reality

alexduguidNovember 17, 20231 Comment

Economics, US

NBA and NFL economics

The electrifying world of professional sports brings all communities together, but beneath it lies a web of economic activities, that often go unnoticed. The NFL and NBA serve as two great examples of economics in sports, as the two most popular in the USA. The Spectacle of Salaries: The NFL operates under a salary cap system, with the 2022 cap set at $208.2 million per … Continue reading NBA and NFL economics

Jed MgbokwereNovember 17, 2023Leave a comment

Economics

Henry George and the Land Value Tax

Henry George was a 19th century American economist who founded Georgism, or the movement for a single Land Value Tax. His ideas were immensely influential in his time, with his 1879 book Progress and Poverty selling millions of copies worldwide. But despite this Georgism is rarely discussed today, even though many of the questions he sought to answer are once again resurfacing. Should we tax income or wealth? … Continue reading Henry George and the Land Value Tax

Edgar BrownNovember 17, 2023Leave a comment

Economics, International, US

Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour

Normally, I’d start articles like this with a brief overview of the topic or situation, in an effort to give the reader some background knowledge and ease them into the discussion. But Taylor Swift needs no introduction. Her ‘Eras Tour’ is forecast to be the highest grossing music tour ever. In fact, it’s already the second highest grossing tour of all time, and she hasn’t … Continue reading Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour

Lucas PinsentNovember 17, 20231 Comment

Economics, Environment, International

How has Climate Change Affected Ski Tourism?

Since the late 19th Century the earth has warmed around 1.1 degrees Celsius, carrying huge consequences for ski resorts globally. Whilst some ski resorts at higher altitudes have been virtually unaffected by the increasingly warm climate, others have suffered considerably, most notably due to the decreased amount of snow and increased amount of rain. As a result, several knock-on effects have occurred, including shorter ski … Continue reading How has Climate Change Affected Ski Tourism?

patersonwNovember 7, 20231 Comment

Economics, Europe, History, International, Latin America

The Evolution of the Spanish Economy

Spain’s economic history has been a tapestry of conquest, exploration, colonization, and change. Over the centuries, the Spanish economy has evolved to take many different forms, from the glory of the Spanish Empire to its weakened state today. In this article, we will take a journey through time and explore the key periods and trends that have shaped Spain’s economic environment. The Age of Discovery … Continue reading The Evolution of the Spanish Economy

Ajay PrashadNovember 7, 2023April 22, 20251 Comment

Business and Technology, Economics, Finance and Markets, International

Cryptocurrencies and CBDCs – The Future of Money

As the world rapidly adapts to huge technological advancements, the traditional way of handling money has completely transformed. The rise of cryptocurrencies and development of CBDCs (Central bank digital currencies) have sparked a financial revolution, shaping the future of financial systems worldwide. Cryptocurrencies are completely digital and can be used as an alternative form of payment. They are created using encryption algorithms that ensure their … Continue reading Cryptocurrencies and CBDCs – The Future of Money

Jaymiel SavageNovember 2, 2023November 2, 20233 Comments

Economics, Middle East and Africa, Politics

Boom to Bust: The Lebanese Economic Collapse

Overview Between 1975 and 1990, one of the bloodiest civil wars in history took place in Lebanon which left more than 120,000 people dead. The war, fought between the Maronites (Christians), Sunni muslims and Shia muslims had no clear winner after fifteen years. This stalemate led to the current Lebanese government set-up where each religious group has parliamentary representation and parties are formed on religious … Continue reading Boom to Bust: The Lebanese Economic Collapse

Keshav HajarnavisNovember 2, 2023Leave a comment