From its beginnings in 1843, when The Economist newspaper was founded by a Scottish hat manufacturer to further the cause of free trade, The Economist Group has evolved into a staunchly independent global media and information-services company with intelligent brands for an international audience.
We live in a digital age where information is readily accessible at your fingertips, at any moment. You can instantly become a mechanic by searching Google, Yahoo, or any other search engine or even checking a video on YouTube. We live in a time where if the correct data is collated it can pick up…
Is there a way for two alpha-males to get a long? Do alpha-males attract alpha-males or do they thrive in an environment where they are able to run the rule over others? We take a look at the relationship between two superpower countries, states with a dominant position in international relations, states that are characterized…
The worlds second largest financial system in China is somewhat like James Bond, a man or in this case, an institute of mystery. Who is it that calls all the shots? Who is it that decides where the money is spent and exactly what it is spent on? Working out who is really in charge is…
When we think of Greece, we think of stature, mythology and tales of Zeus and Hercules. Greece today however, is a far cry from this. A country that has lived far beyond its means for quite some time. A country that has never recovered from recession, a country where one in 10 people are without a…
It all seemed clear a year ago, run up large budget deficits to make up for the huge private demand in the recession. And, when the economy recovers, switch to deficit reduction, to prevent nervous bond markets from pushing up interest rates. President, Barak Obama and his economic team wasted no time putting this into…
