An interview with Elliot Harris: UN Chief Economist

Elliot Harris is particularly notable for his studies on the African Continent, but is also more generally a very successful economist from who we all have a lot to learn as he presented his opinions on a number of issues facing the world today. What role do you think international institutions should be playing in guiding foreign and domestic policy, especially as the 21st century … Continue reading An interview with Elliot Harris: UN Chief Economist

Maxwell DeLorenzoSeptember 18, 2020March 27, 2023Leave a comment

Middle East and Africa, Podcast

The Dubai Property Market

A city whose name is synonymous with skyscrapers, luxury apartments, and residential villas, Dubai’s economic success has greatly depended on its ability to attract a large number of foreign residents, who make up 85% of the population. These individuals are encouraged to buy or rent property in the city, feeding a market which makes up 13.6% of the emirate’s GDP. However, property prices have fallen between … Continue reading The Dubai Property Market

John ChangSeptember 18, 2020March 27, 2023Leave a comment

Business and Technology, Geography

The Rise of GM Crops

As of 2016, the global economic benefits of genetically modified crops surpassed $150 billion. Considering the first engineered crop was developed by Calgene in 1994, this progress is simply incredible. Although having caused quite a stir when first released publicly, the farmers, and even consumers, have grown fond of these new innovations. It goes without saying that the latest scientific breakthroughs are rigorously tested, which … Continue reading The Rise of GM Crops

William SteelSeptember 18, 2020April 22, 2025Leave a comment

International

The Future of the Film Industry

The Godfather is regarded as the greatest film of all time, or at least it is according to a 2014 list by the Hollywood Reporter, but could a film like that be made today and be as successful as it was in 1972? In their heyday prior to the turn of the century, independent films such as The Godfather, Pulp Fiction and The Blair Witch … Continue reading The Future of the Film Industry

Will HopeSeptember 18, 2020March 27, 2023Leave a comment

International

Why we’re Living in the Golden Age of Peace

War and violence. Topics that, until the pandemic, we seemed to have been hearing more and more about day by day. The Syrian Civil War drags on, the insane barbarity of ISIS continues, and the Israelis and Palestinians continue to slug it out. It seems that we’re living in an ever more vicious world. However, this is a distorted reality: the truth is that we … Continue reading Why we’re Living in the Golden Age of Peace

Jakub BiszczanikSeptember 18, 2020March 27, 20231 Comment

Environment, UK

Renewable Energy: Britain’s way back?

Britain’s economy has been the worst hit of all of the OECD economies (major developed economies) both before and during the lockdown period. Whilst other countries’ economies are now starting to recover, Britain is still in intensive care. There are a number of reasons for this situation. Firstly, a decade of austerity led to cuts in public spending which eroded public-sector infrastructure and good will. … Continue reading Renewable Energy: Britain’s way back?

Rohan MehtaSeptember 18, 2020March 27, 2023Leave a comment