Economy
The Theatrics of the US Debt Ceiling: Fiscal Austerity or Political Brinkmanship?
It amazes me sometimes how pointless some discussions are to begin with, yet the hype they garner is just outrageous compared to relatively pressing...
The Prolongation of BRICS: Impact on International World Order and Global Economy
BRIC, coined by an economist Jim O'Neil in 2001 as an acronym for the four countries like Brazil, Russia, India and China. South Africa...
Are we going into another economic recession? What history tells us
An economic recession or depression is a period of economic decline, typically characterized by a decline in the gross domestic product (GDP), high unemployment,...
China and the Middle East: More Than Oil
Within the next 20 years, the need for oil will account for just 20% of global consumption, but by the year 2040, that percentage...
The importance of Sisi’s visit to India to build economic blocs for Egypt with the BRICS group
Asian countries represented successful experiences at the level of economic blocs, hence Cairo's quest to be part of global blocs of an economic nature,...
Political Failure and Economic Crisis: Case Study of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is currently experiencing a severe economic and political crisis that recently resulted in a default on debt obligations. Additionally, the nation's foreign...
Tech layoffs and Indian IT Professionals
According to a report in the Washington Post, nearly 30%-40% of the 200000 workers laid off by IT companies like Google, Microsoft etc, since...
Free-Market Capitalism and Climate Crisis
Free market capitalism is an economic system that has brought about tremendous economic growth and prosperity in many countries around the world. However, it...
Egypt’s “Too Big to Fail” Theory Once Again at Test
Authors: Reem Mansour & Mohamed A. Fouad
In the wake of 2022 FED’s hawkish monetary policy, the Arab world’s most populous nation, Egypt, saw an...
Trade and Gender in South Asia
Trade has the potential to significantly enhance women's lives by providing new employment, boosting consumer choice, and strengthening women's negotiating power in society. However,...