economics Delegating Time: How AI and Time Compression Ended the Career The Cheat Code for Thriving in the 3-Year Economy In 1960, a job was a covenant. You joined a company, climbed the ladder, collected a pension, and retired on time
economics The Half-Life of Ideas: Why 30-50 Years Is the Sweet Spot for Power Universities tell you to think in centuries. Markets force you to think in quarters. But your success in life and capital leverage itself runs on something in between — the 30-
economics The Sovereign Flip: Why 2020–2060 Will Mirror 1880–1920 Marxism Wave in Reverse In 1848, Karl Marx published The Communist Manifesto, diagnosing the birth pains of industrial capitalism. Das Kapital was publsihied in 1868. In 1997, James Dale Davidson and William Rees-Mogg published
economics From Sterling Bloc to Dollar Bloc: Could the U.S. Extend Reserve Dominance by Squeezing Europe’s Periphery? In the interwar years, Britain was already losing ground. The U.S. dollar had emerged as the new safe asset during World War I, and by the 1930s London’s
economics Japan’s Quiet Financial Engine: When Foreign Assets May Power Domestic Growth For decades, Japan’s domestic economy has appeared frozen in time. Stagnant GDP growth, a shrinking workforce, and the relentless march of an aging population have led many to predict
economics Japan vs. Canada: How Large Pension Funds Approach Tech Investing Differently Both Japan and Canada are home to some of the world’s largest pension funds and institutional investors, managing trillions of dollars in assets that have a major impact on
economics 🇺🇸✍️ Trump's Handwritten Message to the Fed: Why Startups Should Pay Attention Today, President Donald Trump made headlines by personally sending Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell a handwritten chart — complete with a scathing note — demanding ultra-low interest rates in the U.S.
Startup Konwhow From Million-Dollar Bets to a Garage Project: The Incredible Shrinking Cost of a Tech Startup Ever dream of building the next big thing in tech? What you might not realize is that the price tag for that dream has been in freefall for half a
Future Why Japan’s ‘Strategic Shrinkage’ Could Rewrite Growth Models Built Since Britain’s Industrial Revolution When Britain began laying railway lines in the early 1800s, it had no precedent to follow. There were no return-on-investment (ROI) models for building a coal factory, a railway tunnel,
economics Who’s the Real Capitalist? Japan’s Government is Smaller Than America’s It might come as a surprise, but Japan—often caricatured as a bureaucratic society—has the lowest public sector employment among all major developed countries. Meanwhile, the United States, long
Future Japan’s Economic Evolution: From Stagnation to Global Landlord The last 30 years have often been described as a unipolar moment for the United States in political and military terms. However, economically, the world has been far more multipolar.
economics Japan's Secret Weapon? How Decades of Investment Are Tackling its Aging Crisis The world is getting older. From Toronto to Tokyo, governments are grappling with the ballooning costs of supporting aging populations – think pensions, healthcare, and social care. Japan, with the world's
economics Britain's Trade to Service and Echoes of Empire in Modern Account Surplus Japan For centuries, the British Empire stood as a titan, its influence stretching across continents. But beneath the grand narrative of territorial control and global power lay a fascinating and often
International Relation The Dollar’s New Deal: Exit the Middle East, Enter Alberta Since 1973, the legitimacy of the US dollar (USD) has hinged on the petrodollar agreement, where global oil trade—primarily from the Middle East—was exclusively conducted in USD. The
economics Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs and Economic Complexity: Who Really Gets Hurt? Recently, former U.S. President Donald Trump proposed imposing "reciprocal tariffs" on several trading partners based on the tariffs they charge U.S. goods. Here's a quick overview: Tariff across
International Relation "Shifting Tides: The Evolution and Potential Future of Global Trade" Global trade has seen a vast evolution over centuries. From the early voyages of Africa/Atlantic trade in 1450, it has experienced waves of expansion and contraction that have defined
economics Breaking Down National Wealth, Deficits, and Competitiveness Understanding the economic health of a nation requires looking beyond the surface. Issues such as fiscal responsibility, the accumulation of wealth, and competitiveness in the global market all come into
economics Understanding the Modernization and Decline of Ottoman, Qing Dynasty and U.S. In the process of a nation's collapse or growth, the roles of modernization, public policy, economy, and social issues are key. Comparing the U.S. with both the Ottoman Empire
economics Regulation Spectrum: A Balancing Act Between Innovation and Stability Navigating the waters of international regulation and policy-making can be a challenging task, particularly when considering the longevity of the entities pushing for these changes. Often, regulation serves mainly to
economics The Implications of Increasing Debt: A Look at US and Ottoman Empire The nature of global economics is complex, layered and ever-evolving. Old patterns and trends may disappear only to re-emerge in a new structure. Today, many concerned economists turn their attention
economics Examining the Global Economy: Past, Present, and Future Predictions The global economy has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, some regions discovering more peaks than valleys, and others crawling laboriously uphill. This blog post will delve into the
Artificial Intelligence The Evolution of Craftmanship: A Glimpse into the History of Manufacturing & Software Development The understanding and advancement of technology have been the secret ingredients behind human civilization. The transformation from craftsmanship to industrialization and now to the software era reflects the impressive progress
economics The Oscillating Value of Hard Work In Economic Cycles In essence, the value of hard work can differ greatly, subject to the economic state of a nation. There's an interesting dichotomy between countries experiencing substantial growth and those undergoing
economics Understanding the Paradox: National Account Deficits and their Impact on GDP Growth In this article, we delve deep into the world of national accounts and explore the often overlooked yet incredibly essential aspect of the GDP's structure. With countries like the UK
Future Marx, the Industrial Revolution, and the Evolution of Service Driven Capitalism: A Historical Perspective In this blog post, I delve deep into the theories of Marx and their relevance in the current era. I explore the shift from manufacturing to a service-driven economy, drawing
