Posts tagged economic growth
A Remedy or a Curse: Will QE Help or Peril the World Economies?

Being considered an emergency remedy for the current economic crisis, quantitative easing can prove lethal in the long run for businesses and states when implemented permanently. Today, it might be one of the most popular policies to combat economic recession and spur growth. However, as Summer Journalism Fellow Anastasiia Tokar shows, it should be supported with direct business assistance and unemployment protection policies to survive its long-term consequences.

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Reducing Africa’s Infrastructure Deficits

I argue, therefore, that African economies can begin the process of deep integration if infrastructure networks are designed in such a way as to link production centers and distribution hubs across the continent. Indeed, this would emulate, under Africa’s own conditions, the networks of trade utilized by developed economies.

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The Implications of Africa-China Relations

The Chinese government over the past few years has been working towards strengthening its ties with Africa with an elaboration on it’s vision for development on the continent. In this pursuit, the aim of China is to access resources, foreign markets, and boost its own global influence. 

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Bye-Bye Boracay (For Now)

While Boracay’s tourism-based economy has thrived by these increasing numbers, the small island lacked the necessary infrastructure to prepare.

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Mind Your Mental Wellness

A look into the increasing demand for "mindfulness" opportunities and how social entrepreneurs, technology, and colleges are responding. 

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