Iran
A glooming military conflict with the United States, crippling economic sanctions, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic, Iranians did not have much to celebrate this Nowruz, the Persian new year, in late March. As the continuation of the public health crisis puts more pressure on Iran’s already beleaguered economy, the regime is left with very few options.
Italy’s Coronavirus Economy: New Disease, Same Problems
Italy’s economy has long had serious structural issues which the coronavirus pandemic has only intensified.
When “Solidarity” Is Exclusive: Singapore’s Economic Response to COVID-19
The government is owed credit for efficient action and caring for the well-being of its citizens during the pandemic. But if there is one gaping hole in Singapore’s economic welfare response, it’s that it completely leaves out non-citizen and migrant workers.
The U.S. Federal Government’s Fiscal Response to COVID-19
The preliminary response to the pandemic was muted; rather than immediately banning travel to the United States and instituting stay-at-home orders, President Trump downplayed the danger of COVID-19. Leaked soundbites from February 7th have the president quoting that it is “more deadly than... your strenuous flus,” although he presented it to the public as just that— “a little problem” …
Bidenomics
There is no doubt that this election was about the repudiation of Donald Trump and the ugliness he has brought out in this country. Civil rights and liberties were on the ballot, and people voted like their life depended on it, because it did. While those personal freedoms and rights took center stage, the economy got placed on the back burner. With Biden becoming President-Elect, it is important to understand his economic plan and how he will drive the country going forward.
COVID-19 and Accelerating Trends
We live in an era of unprecedented innovation and growth. From social norms to technologies, our world is developing at an extraordinary rate. Enter COVID-19.
Below Zero: Is the U.S. Headed Toward Negative Rates?
Is the U.S. Headed Toward Negative Rates?
