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Milton Friedman
Throughout his extensive career, Milton Friedman made a lasting impact on economic theory and policy. Despite being considered radical at...

theurbanphilosopher
Aug 6, 20246 min read


The Entrepreneurial State- Mariana Mazzucato
Every day, newspapers bombard us with the idea that public debt is excessively high and should be decreased. The argument for reducing...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 18, 20248 min read


The Economics of Remittance
Every year, millions of individuals migrate with the support of their families, braving oceans, deserts, rivers, and mountains. They put...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 17, 20245 min read


The Grid (2016) - Gretchen Bakke
The grid serves as the extensive infrastructure supporting the entire United States, as well as parts of Mexico and western Canada. It...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 17, 202410 min read


The Smartest Guys in the Room (2003) - Bethany Maclean, Peter Elkind
recounts the captivating story of Enron, an energy trading company that was once celebrated as a symbol of market innovation on Wall...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 17, 202410 min read


Adaptive Markets (2017) - Andrew W. Lo
Adaptive Markets (2017) discusses a fresh economic theory that enhances our comprehension of the human aspect influencing financial...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 15, 20246 min read


Anti-fragile (2014) - Nassim Nicholas Taleb
According to the author, certain events show improvement when they are exposed to volatile and unpredictable environments, a...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 12, 20246 min read


Black Swan (2014) - Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Offers an understanding of the challenges we face in predicting outcomes because of the perceived element of randomness. It underscores...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 12, 20245 min read


Global Debt: $300 trillion, not as bad as it sounds?
The public debt held by the federal government in the US is currently at 31.5 trillion dollars. This amount does not include the...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 11, 202410 min read


Unraveling the Foreign Exchange Market:
The Foreign Exchange market is among the most significant markets globally today. The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and Tokyo Stock...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 11, 20245 min read


A Discussion on Universal Base Income
Over the last three years, the US government has allocated more than $5 trillion for COVID relief stimulus in addition to regular...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 11, 20248 min read


COVID Stimulus Checks & its Disparaging Impact
After accounting for inflation, the United States has currently allocated a greater amount of funds towards addressing the economic...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 11, 20245 min read


Australia: Wealthiest Citizens, The Most Formidable Economy
Australia stands out as one of the most successful economies globally, with its citizens enjoying a level of personal wealth comparable...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 11, 202410 min read


Japan: Deflation, Stagnating Economy- A Brief History
Japan in 1945 it is a country ravaged by the greatest conflict in human history. Its schools its factories and its cities lie in ruins,...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 11, 20247 min read


Germany: Prosperous in the face of Constant Adversity.
Germany stands out as the largest economy in Europe by a substantial margin and the fourth largest globally, trailing only behind Japan....

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 11, 20246 min read


China: Real-estate Debt Crises-Ghost-Cities, No one pays taxes, $13T Speculative Bond Bubble.
China faces significant tax challenges, stemming from its dual identity as the world's second-largest economy with sophisticated...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 9, 20247 min read


The Truth behind Venezuela Defaulting & what we can learn from it.
Venezuela, once the wealthiest country in Latin America, is now experiencing the most significant economic decline ever witnessed by a...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 9, 20246 min read


"The Root Causes of Poverty in Africa: Unraveling the Complex Factors
Africa is considered the most impoverished continent globally, and its economic gap is widening as Asian economic hubs progress. The...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 6, 202410 min read


Singapore's Clever Economic Planning leading to a Perfect Economy.
Singapore, a city-state located near Malaysia, is highly praised and respected for its economy by the global business community. Until...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 6, 20245 min read


Canada: OECD Predicts 5 decades of Economic Stagnation? Here's why:
Canada, the second largest country in the world, presents an intriguing economy to study due to the challenges it currently faces. While...

theurbanphilosopher
Jul 6, 20246 min read
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