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The Price of a Masterpiece: Unpacking the Economics of Basic Income for Artists
Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists revives a Dutch model. This post explores the economics, risks, and fintech future of state-backed creativity.
Beyond the Grid: What the FT Crossword Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover the surprising parallels between solving the FT crossword and mastering modern investment strategy, from market analysis to managing cognitive bias.
India’s Trillion-Dollar Challenge: Can Skilling a Billion People Unleash its Economic Superpower Potential?
India’s massive skilling initiative is a high-stakes bet to transform its economy. For investors, it’s a critical indicator of future growth.
Japan’s Ticking Time Bomb: Why a Labor Crisis Could Reshape its Economy and Your Investment Strategy
Japan’s record-breaking stock market hides a deep demographic crisis. A severe labor shortage is forcing a cultural reckoning with immigration and technology.
The Domino Effect: How Margin Calls Are Fueling Bitcoin’s Turbulent Plunge
Bitcoin’s price drop is being amplified by a cascade of margin calls, triggering forced selling and revealing the systemic risks of high-leverage trading.
The Canary in the Coal Mine: Why UK Malnutrition is a Critical Red Flag for the Economy and Investors
Rising UK malnutrition is more than a crisis; it’s a critical, overlooked economic indicator for investors. Here’s why it matters to the stock market.
The Cold Truth: Why Fuel Poverty is a Critical Economic Indicator for Investors and Leaders
Fuel poverty isn’t just a social issue; it’s a critical economic indicator impacting finance, investing, and the broader economy.
Benjamin Franklin’s Ghost in the Modern Economy: Reviving the Case for a Land Value Tax
Inspired by Benjamin Franklin, this post explores the Land Value Tax, a policy that could reshape our economy, curb speculation, and promote fairness.
The Trillion-Dollar Roadmap: Why a Global Push to Exit Fossil Fuels is the Defining Event for Finance and Investing
Over 80 nations are demanding a fossil fuel exit plan, signaling a seismic shift for the global economy, stock market, and long-term investment strategies.
Beyond the Headlines: The Epstein Files and the New Era of Financial Accountability
The release of Epstein’s files is a seismic event for finance, forcing a reckoning with risk, governance, and the new economics of accountability.
The End of an Arbitrage Empire? Unpacking the UK’s Ban on Ticket Resale and Its Economic Ripple Effects
The UK’s ban on ticket reselling is a major economic event. We dissect its impact on finance, investing, and the fintech solutions poised to disrupt the market.
The Hidden Costs of Clicks: Why a UK Probe into Deceptive Online Pricing is a Red Flag for Investors
A UK probe into misleading online pricing is more than a consumer issue; it’s a major red flag for investors concerning corporate governance and financial risk.