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Negotiating the Trans-Planetary Trade Partnership
Human space travel has come in several phases, each defined by different incentives, different players, and different missions. The first...


Bitcoin: What kind of money is this?
As at time of writing: USD$1283.50 = 1 BTC USD$1234.54 = 1 Gold Ounce A (not so) brief introduction For those unfamiliar with the terms...

2017: Testy Political Calendar in Europe
2016 will definitely be a year to remember because of Brexit and the election of Donald Trump. These 2 events will certainly shape the...


The Sharing Economy: 21st Century Feudalism or New Economy
Convenience. Trust. Community. These three factors are encouraging the adoption of what economist dub the “sharing” or “gig” economy. The...


From 1917 to 2017: Russian Foreign Policy 100 Years On
We’re still a few weeks away before the 100th anniversary two important events that changed the course of Russian and world history. The...


Time To Rein in Central Banks
Introduction Central bank independence is highly controversial. An unelected group of officials have immense authority over the economy...


Financial Deregulation: Is it really the problem?
Many have argued that financial deregulation was the cause of the 2008-09 financial crisis. In theory, regulations protect from...


P2P Lending: A Bank by the People, of the People, for the People
Peer to Peer (P2P) Lending is a type of service that allows individual lenders and borrowers to connect through online platforms. Many of...


Algorithms & Commodities - A Perilous Duo
Undertaking mundane daily activities, such as doing groceries or paying electricity bills, how many of us actually wonder what really...


President Trump: Policies and Expectations
8th November 2016, a day hard to forget. A candidate many thought impossible to be elected President of the United States at the...
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