In this multi-part series, Michael Oshell investigates the economic health and outlook of Europe’s largest economies.
Tag: economy
The Prospects of Russia as a Petro-state
The drop in oil price has been a challenge to Russia for some time. But some predicts that Russia is not as vulnerable as it was in 1986.
Putin Charts a Course Towards Autarky
Matt Korda explores the sinister side of Putin’s newest presidential decree.
The Greek Tragedy of Tax Evasion
Kristyn Byrne speaks about the historical forces behind Greece’s rampant tax evasion that has contributed to the country’s debt crisis
Saudi Arabia Looks North
In the midst of regional turmoil Saudi Arabia explores a new relationship with an unlikely ally, Russia; Hasan Siddiqui explains
Canada and the AIIB: Idleness and Silence Must Be Avoided
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has finally become a reality. In the meantime, Canada has been silent.
Open Borders, Part I: Can Removing Immigration Policies Double World GDP?
In Part One of his two-part series, Christopher Scarvelis discusses a perspective in favor of opening country borders.
Sanctions: Turning Russia Eastward
Kristyn Byrnes discusses how escalating violence in Ukraine is likely to extend Western sanctions against Russia while Putin looks to China for survival.
A Chinese Classic Reflecting the Nature of Modern China
Elliot Cho illustrates the story of heroes featured in the timeless Chinese classic Records of Grand Historian and points its similarities to modern China.
Is China Ready To Stop Copying and Start Creating?
China has been copying foreign technology to boost its economic growth for decades. But now that it’s on the verge of screeching to a halt, it’s time to start being original.