human capital
The Hidden Tax on Talent: Why a Generation-Old Bias is Costing the Global Economy Billions
A subtle, generation-old bias against settled migrants in elite professions is a major economic drag, impacting finance, investing, and corporate performance.
The Hamper Economy: What a School’s Christmas Generosity Teaches Us About Modern Investing and Economic Resilience
A school’s Christmas charity offers profound lessons in economics, ESG investing, and the financial value of human and social capital for business leaders.
The £500k Stranded Asset: Why the Economy Can’t Afford to Have Unemployed Doctors
A bottleneck in medical training is creating a costly economic paradox: a doctor shortage alongside unemployed medics. This is a market failure we can’t afford.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Victorian Asylum’s Guide to the Modern Economy
A 19th-century asylum’s archives reveal a timeless link between economic distress and mental health, offering crucial lessons for modern finance and investing.
The £100 Billion Question: Why Nearly a Million Young People Out of Work is a Critical Threat to the UK Economy
The UK’s million-strong NEET youth population is not just a social issue; it’s a critical economic threat with major implications for investors and finance.
The Fragile Link in the Global Supply Chain: China’s Gig Economy Gamble
Chinese manufacturers’ shift to a “just-in-time” gig labor model risks worker prospects, economic stability, and the integrity of global supply chains.
Cracking the Code or Polishing the Cage? South Korea’s Banking Giants Confront a $1 Trillion Problem
South Korean banks offer huge perks to working mothers, yet a massive gender pay gap and glass ceiling persist. Is it real progress or a costly illusion?
The AI Paradox: How Technology Can Restore the Human Touch to Recruitment and Drive Economic Growth
AI is often feared as a dehumanizing force in hiring. This post argues the opposite: it can restore the human touch and drive significant economic value.
Beyond the Sandbox: Decoding the Investment Signals in Children’s Technology
Discover how children’s tech gadgets are crucial leading indicators for future trends in finance, fintech, and the global economy for savvy investors.
The Hidden Economic Threat to Jersey’s Financial Empire: A Family Affordability Crisis
Jersey’s status as a global finance hub is at risk from a growing family affordability crisis, threatening its ability to attract and retain top talent.
The Ultimate Illiquid Asset: Deconstructing the ROI of a £100,000 ‘Gentleman Tutor’ for a Baby
A £100k tutor for a baby? We deconstruct this extreme spending as a high-risk, long-term human capital investment through the lens of finance and economics.
The Ticking Time Bomb in the UK Economy: Why the Rise of Young “NEETs” Is a Red Flag for Investors
An inquiry into the rising number of young people not in education or work (NEET) is a major red flag for the UK economy, impacting GDP, finance, and investors.