Category: Economics and Finance
The White Gold: Lithium Exploitation and its Impact on the Native Populations
“The Saudi Arabia of Lithium,” is what Forbes called the “lithium triangle” made by salt flats of Uyuni in Bolivia, Atacama in Chile and Hombre Muerto in Argentina. The regions together
Read MoreCooperation & Competition in the Arctic Circle
Climate change is more apparent in the Arctic Ocean than nearly anywhere else on the planet. In the coming decades, this area is likely to be of increasing interest to
Read MoreBursting the Brexit Myth Bubble
What exactly changes after the UK referendum? Are we destined to suffer from a devastating economic, political and social problem? The truth is, nothing will change as much as you think.
Read MoreBrexit: Reflections From A New Britain
When I closed my eyes on the eve of the 23rd, I had no idea that I would be waking up at 5 am to the face of Nigel Farage,
Read MoreFrom Groningen to the World Bank
written by Alexandra Voinescu edited by Casper de Boer Brussels has the world’s most renounced European and International business environment.
Read MoreShaking Schengen
Schengen keeps alive the idea of a Europe free of internal border control which facilitates a rapid and smooth flow of goods, services and persons, without any border check delays. However, the
Read More‘Islam, for a Better World?’ – The World of Islamic Banking
In recent years, no religion in the world had to face so much criticism and negativity as the Islam. Since the media tends to show just one part of the
Read MoreLondon: A Tale of Tower Blocks & Ghost Towns.
As inequality continues to skyrocket unabatedly, we should all take a look at what is happening within our cities and towns. London, a true playground for the rich, has recently
Read MoreThe Greeks, the Pope, and the Euro’s Soul
What do the Pope’s visit to South America and the almost TV-series-worthy developments in Greece have in common? Even though the Pope claims to have no political intentions, with his
Read MoreOn Banks, Occupation, and Building a Better Tomorrow…
Before the 1970s, banks were just that – banks. They did what banks were supposed to do in a capitalist state economy. What that is? They took unused funds from
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