In the Fashion Industry, Woke is the New Black

As glamorous as the world of fashion may seem, there are many serious issues that plague the industry. Only through making drastic changes that keep the plight of other humans and the Earth in mind can companies start to create a more positive impact in the world of fashion.

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A Taboo Business in the Venezuelan Crisis

In Venezuela, for example, a nation with the highest inflation rate in the world and an ongoing economic crisis, the youth appeal to the erotic business to endure the crisis.

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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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Big Tech: The Good, The Bad, and The Antitrust Argument

However, for all the good these companies have done for us, their dominating nature provides the opportunity to completely control innumerable aspects of our lives with no consequences for their actions – something that should also be considered.

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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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Wow Air: The Story of a Bankruptcy That Threatens an Entire Economy

Last March the Icelandic company Wow Air cancelled its flights and announced the cessation of its operations.  The breakdown means the loss of more than a thousand jobs, and, according to the country’s Central Bank, may greatly impact the nation’s economy. 

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International Sports Events: A Risky Bet

Importantly, the sports festival brought economic gains equivalent to 1.1% of the Russian economy and employed thousands of people. However, in the past couple of decades, the hosts of the world’s greatest international sport events have incurred significant economic losses.

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Interview with Sara Mauskopf

Sara Mauskopf is the CEO and co-founder of Winnie, a platform that helps modern parents find local daycare, preschool, and more. Winnie is growing fast with over 2M users in 10K cities across the United States. Prior to Winnie, Sara held product leadership roles at Postmates, Twitter, YouTube and Google.

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