Is it the End of Local Government? Rising Costs Causing Challenges for Councils.
Local governments play a crucial role in democracies: like addressing community needs, managing public services at the grassroots level, tailoring solutions to local
The Current State of Post-Brexit Financial Reforms: A Re-Emergence of A Less Regulated Britain?
The announcement of the creation of a large financial package known as the ‘Edinburgh reforms’ in December 2022 vowed to be the “UK
Can Institutional Complementaries Unlock Better Economic Policies?
In the complex landscape of economic systems, the framework of institutional complementarities may be considered as a key factor in shaping the effectiveness
The Autumn 2023 Budget: An Analysis
The Autumn 2023 Budget outlines the UK government’s comprehensive fiscal strategy, emphasizing key priorities such as debt reduction, tax cuts, business support, and
The ‘Surprising’ Resilience of Neoliberalism in East Central Europe
Neoliberalism is characterized by a belief in free-market capitalism, limited government intervention, privatization, and an emphasis on individual responsibility. Notable advocates include Hayek,
Foreign Direct Investment: A Catalyst for Development or a Tool for Exploitation?
One could say that the low wage rates inherent within the Global South, coupled with the lure of foreign markets, have and continue
The Fourth Industrial Revolution? Ways in which Artificial Intelligence is predicted to influence global economic growth and subsequent policy challenges.
“AI may determine who leads and who lags in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Benefitting from AI in the coming years requires smart policy
The Lasting Legacy of the Atlantic Slave Trade and Colonialism on African Economic Development
The Atlantic Slave trade and colonialism has undeniably had devastating effects on African society, through forced labour and brutality, subjecting African slaves and
Opinion: Is It Africa’s Turn to Power the Global Economy?
It cannot go unnoticed that the global economy has entered a prolonged slowdown phase; as the World Bank stated in its 2023 report, ‘Nearly
Cost of Living and Rising Geopolitical Tensions: What is the Future?
The cost of living has been rising in the past year with the increase food and energy prices, which has had a noticeable