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Beyond the Balance Sheet: Why Major Economic Decisions Can Never Escape Politics
Major economic decisions can’t be separated from politics. This post explores why ‘rational’ investing must account for political realities and social values.
Building the Future: Can Ten New Cities Solve the Netherlands’ Housing Crisis and Unlock a Trillion-Euro Investment Opportunity?
The Netherlands faces a housing crisis. Could building ten new cities be the audacious solution, unlocking a trillion-euro investment and fintech revolution?
Blueprint for Billions: Why the Netherlands’ Audacious Plan for 10 New Cities is an Investor’s Dream
The Netherlands’ plan to build ten new cities to solve its housing crisis is a monumental economic event, offering vast opportunities for investors.
Full Steam Ahead: Unpacking the Economic & Investment Engine of Britain’s Northern Rail Upgrade
The UK’s Northern rail upgrade is more than a transport project; it’s a major economic catalyst with deep implications for finance, investing, and technology.
The Shelter Deficit: Poland’s Military Buildup and the Hidden Economic Gamble
Poland’s record military spending masks a critical vulnerability: a severe lack of civilian bomb shelters, posing risks to its economy and investors.
Beyond Protectionism: The Real Blueprint for Reviving European Industry
Local content rules are a flawed strategy for the EU. A “developmental state” model that de-risks innovation is the real key to industrial revival.
Beyond the Arch: Deconstructing the Economics of Monumental Ambition
A satirical proposal for a Trump Triumphal Arch offers a lens to analyze the real-world economics, finance, and investment implications of monumental projects.
The $100 Trillion Silent Pandemic: A Financial Blueprint to Avert Global Economic Collapse
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a $100 trillion threat to the global economy. This article explores a financial blueprint to fix the broken antibiotic market.
The Ultimate Bear Market: When Human Lives Become a Lagging Economic Indicator
A shocking rise in homelessness deaths is not just a social crisis but a critical economic indicator signaling systemic failure for investors and leaders.