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Debt Servicing vs. Development Spending: A Trade-Off in Pakistan's Budget
Debt Servicing vs. Development Spending: A Trade-Off in Pakistan's Budget
Pakistan's challenge of balancing the debt servicing with development spending. By Pakeeza Bangash. (07/05/2024) Read More...


Currency Dominance: Dollar is the economy
Currency Dominance: Dollar is the economy

The US dollar and its impact on developing countries. By Tayyaba Rehan. (03/14/2024)

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To Uphold Democracy, ECOWAS and African Union Must Condemn Electoral Malpractice
To Uphold Democracy, ECOWAS and African Union Must Condemn Electoral Malpractice

ECOWAS and the African Union should adopt a consistent and principled approach to uphold democratic norms in member states. By Adimula Oluwabukola. (09/29/2023)

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SIFC: A Step Towards Progress
SIFC: A Step Towards Progress

Pakistan's Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is a welcome and timely initiative. By Iqra Awan. (09/28/2023)

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The Political Crisis In Pakistan Would Worsen The Country’s Economic Woes
The Political Crisis In Pakistan Would Worsen The Country’s Economic Woes

How has the arrest of Imran Khan affected Pakistan's economy? By Hooria Noor. (07/03/2023)

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Are We Ready For Economic Independence?
Are We Ready For Economic Independence?

How well is Pakistan positioned for economic indepence? By yamna khajjak. (06/08/2023)

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The Economic Impact of Global Trade Wars on Pakistan: Lessons from History and Implications For the Future
The Economic Impact of Global Trade Wars on Pakistan: Lessons from History and Implications For the Future

Author discusses lessons learned from global trade wars and their implications for Pakistan's future.(05/17/2023)

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China’s Social Credit System: When Did Fiction Become Reality?
China’s Social Credit System: When Did Fiction Become Reality?

What does possible implementation of the China’s Social Credit System mean?  By Iuri M. Piovezan. (03/20/2023)

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Access Granted: How Digital Payments can Advance the Economic Rights of Africans
Access Granted: How Digital Payments can Advance the Economic Rights of Africans

How can Africa leverage the success of mobile payments for economic development?  By Samuel Kamsi Okafor. (03/20/2023)

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Century of Blue Economy and Massive Blue Potential of Pakistan
Century of Blue Economy and Massive Blue Potential of Pakistan

Author argues that Pakistan must embrace its potential as a blue economy.  By Arshia Shakeel (01/13/2022)

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The Inflation Reduction Act Should Be Just the Beginning
The Inflation Reduction Act Should Be Just the Beginning

Without more direct intervention on the part of the public sector in combatting the climate crisis, what IRA will produce is a green capitalist industry with profit-making as the overriding concern... Read More...



Let’s Have a Fast Cracking Glass Ceiling in Global Banking
Let’s Have a Fast Cracking Glass Ceiling in Global Banking

By Mumukshu Patel. (03/08/2022)

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“A good scholar is like a good hitter in baseball: if you get on base about a third of the time, you’re doing prett… https://t.co/WnpBOn5AZV

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)


There is more than $7,000 in paper money out there for every American. Yet most people barely use cash. Where’s it… https://t.co/N1CQiv21uw

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)


On our “Checks and Balance” podcast, @AlexandraSuich says the latest Facebook scandal may be more grave than previo… https://t.co/MSjawlGyTN

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)


The same actions that threaten ecosystems endanger human health too. The risk is most acute in tropical, biodiverse… https://t.co/xDpjpxywuK

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)


“We just wanted to do a solid, respectable gangster movie.” The creator of “The Sopranos”, David Chase, tells… https://t.co/WtwLdWDA8p

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)


Support for Joe Biden is deteriorating rapidly. Several big issues are dragging him down https://t.co/OMXMUAc6Fi via @EconUS

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)


Dawn Lippert started the Elemental Excelerator in Hawaii because it was the perfect testing ground for climate tech… https://t.co/jqeQvD0JP7

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)


In a sense, Colin Powell’s career reflected the arc of American military history https://t.co/nLseXeeXhS via @EconUS

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)


“It’s just asking people how they feel about things.” The Economist’s Hal Hodson says recent Facebook revelations a… https://t.co/9wwi9DPkFJ

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)


Why did mobile money take off in Kenya in 2007? How did users shape its development? And what does it reveal about… https://t.co/j4L8Dy6ltS

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)


Why The Jordanian Dinar being Pegged To The U.S Dollar Is A Smart Idea
Why The Jordanian Dinar being Pegged To The U.S Dollar Is A Smart Idea

Jordan faces increasing unemployment rates and diminished foreign investment.  Pegging the Jordanian Dinar to the U.S. Dollar could help.  By Sara Alghanmeh. (12/01/2020)

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Where there is a Will – there is Brazil  Society 2020, despite the Pandemic
Where there is a Will – there is Brazil Society 2020, despite the Pandemic

COVID-19 and its social cultural and overall impact in Latin American societies.  By Edna dos Santos-Duisenberg. (10/21/2020)

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Why Does America Exclude Development Finance from its Foreign Aid Account?
Why Does America Exclude Development Finance from its Foreign Aid Account?

Foreign aid does not count development finance funding - resulting in billions of dollars being missed. What are its global impacts?  Here's a blueprint to correct it.  By Mumukshu Pa... Read More...



Could the New Four Trillion Stimulus Plan Save China's Economy after the COVID-19 disaster?
Could the New Four Trillion Stimulus Plan Save China's Economy after the COVID-19 disaster?

Will China's new round of economic stimulus repeat the "Four Trillions" plan of 2008 and how much it will boost China‘s economy in its search to recover from the coronavirus cri... Read More...



Brutal Legislation Means Economic Backlashes for Brunei
Brutal Legislation Means Economic Backlashes for Brunei

By Khalil K. Coleman, Alexis Walker, Myles Browne, and Anthony Burley. (07/03/2019)

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Indonesia might be trapped in Chinese debt with the BRI
Indonesia might be trapped in Chinese debt with the BRI

Indonesia, with its decreasing ability to pay foreign debts, might get trapped in Chinese debt with the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative. By Dr. Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Dendy In... Read More...



Mega Economies of Tomorrow: Indonesia’s Way Up
Mega Economies of Tomorrow: Indonesia’s Way Up

Challenges and prospects for Indonesia's growth.  By Dharendra Wardhana. (04/30/2019)

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America’s opportunity to show solidarity (in action) with Sri Lanka
America’s opportunity to show solidarity (in action) with Sri Lanka

The Board of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) will review a proposed $480 million compact with Sri Lanka this week.  Supporting it will show solidrity in the wake of the recent terro... Read More...



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