In 2008 the first cryptocurrency Bitcoin was launched. While still providing a means for exchanges and the store of value, cryptocurrencies have the distinct advantage of being decentralised as opposed to the more typical fiat currencies (e.g. the US Dollar) which rely on banks and governments to declare it legal tender and maintain its value. However, Bitcoin has the advantage of cutting out the ‘middle-man’ … Continue reading The Bitcoin Bubble
Mobile data has become ubiquitous with cellular packages, and its usage is likely to increase further. Access to mobile data is essential for consumers due to the unreliability and privacy concerns of public Wi-Fi networks and long commuter hours spent around the globe. However, even with increasing demand, data prices in India (which houses the world’s second highest number of mobile users) have been drastically … Continue reading Indian Telecom Revolution
Forgot Johnson and Johnson’s, or Wells Fargo, Huawei has been the most notorious and controversial company of at least the last few years. Boris Johnson’s decision on 28 January to allow Huawei, a Chinese telecoms giant, to build 35% of Britain’s 5G infrastructure caused uproar, both domestically and internationally. Senior Tories, including Ian Duncan Smith and David Davis, wrote a letter criticising the decision, while … Continue reading What’s the big deal about Huawei?
At the turn of the century, China started to boost its outward direct investment (ODI). This change in policy constituted one of the most dramatic shifts in economic history; China shot up in the global ODI rankings, moving from 23rd to 2nd in a matter of 15 years. In particular, China has boosted its investment into Africa and in 2009, it overtook the US as … Continue reading China in Africa
For a country to sustain its population the fertility rate must be at least 2.1. That is to say, each female member of the population must have on average 2.1 children. Today the European Union’s rate sits at only 1.6, with the highest fertility rate being in France at 1.9. Together with rising life expectancy, these statistics help explain Europe’s most pressing issue: an ageing … Continue reading Is it Too Late for Europe to Solve its Population Problem?
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