Tag: Economics

A fisheye view of Wall Street in New York City, featuring the statue of George Washington at Federal Hall with the New York Stock Market Exchange in the background. Forms part of: U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection (C00).
The Thinking Line

The Geopolitics of the Stock Market

Far from being neutral arenas of supply and demand, stock markets operate…

By
P&RR
16 Min Read
A detailed black and white sketch of Milton Friedman, deep in thought with his hand resting on his chin. Milton Friedman, known for his influential work on free-market policies and the economic consequences of his theories.
Books

The Economic Consequences of Milton Friedman

The term ‘neoliberalism’ is commonly used pejoratively and as a catch all…

By
Gwyn Bevan
15 Min Read
A high-profile promotion of AliExpress, showcasing the platform's global reach and its role in shaping the future of e-commerce.
Books

How China’s E-Commerce Boom Charts a Digital Path to Growth

In merely 20 years, China leapfrogged developed economies to build an e-commerce…

By
Lizhi Liu
11 Min Read
Cover of the book Winners and Losers. The Psychology of Foreign Trade
Laureates

Why Public Opinion on Trade Is Not Just About Economics

About Winners and Losers: The Psychology of Foreign Trade, winner of the…

By
P&RR
5 Min Read
The image displays several oil rigs positioned in a body of water under a cloudy sky that casts a somber, gloomy atmosphere. These massive structures, aligned across the horizon, emphasize the dominant presence of the oil industry amid political instability.
Analysis & Theories

Political Instability and the Oil Economy in MENA

Understanding and addressing the root causes of political instability in MENA is…

By
Mitsuhisa Fukutomi
16 Min Read
A young girl is peering through white threads, presumably of a loom, in a room with a weathered teal wall. Her expression is solemn, and she holds the threads with her hands, indicating her involvement in labor as a child weaver. This image encapsulates the harrowing realities of modern slavery within the carpet weaving industry in Lahore's district. Her youthful appearance and the setting suggest her role is not by choice but due to the coercive conditions of child labor, a form of modern slavery.
Human Rights

Confronting Modern Slavery: Global Challenge and Action

Modern slavery's persistence mirrors deep global disparities, questioning our commitment to justice…

By
P&RR
19 Min Read