Nudges: Will they work forever?
As has been well-documented in academic research, people are by no means rational. In their book ‘Nudges’, Thaler and Sunstein famously describe two types of thinking: system 1 and system 2. The former is a more automatic method involving quick judgement calls which are more prone to irrationality, while the latter is much more deliberate, and less prone to external influences. From the moment we … Continue reading Nudges: Will they work forever?
Weed Legalisation: The Green Rush
Embracing recreational marijuana use is a growing trend amongst countries. However, beyond the rubicon of legalisation, is the grass really greener? Continue reading Weed Legalisation: The Green Rush
The End of the World Wide Web?
Growing nationalist sentiment and fears over security are giving rise to an internet broken between borders. It could spell the end for the world wide web as we know it. Continue reading The End of the World Wide Web?
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
The Cost of Fuelling Development
From the termination of the Airbus A380 to the controversial third Heathrow runway, there has been growing discontent about the future of air travel. Continue reading The Cost of Fuelling Development
The New Digital Currency
The growing digitalisation of payments is paving the way for a central bank digital currency. Its implications could be vast. Continue reading The New Digital Currency
Reinventing Basic Education
Across the developing world literacy rates in many places still remain staggeringly low. The case for a technology-based solution is mounting. Continue reading Reinventing Basic Education
The Trump Effect
From increasing investor expectations through his landmark tax cuts to huge tariffs on Chinese exports, the effect of Donald Trump on the stock market has been stark. Continue reading The Trump Effect
Europe’s Struggle to Compete
Europe’s inability to innovate is holding them back today, more than ever. To emulate the best though may be equally problematic. Continue reading Europe’s Struggle to Compete
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
