Economy

April 16, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Misini: Price caps are contrary to a free market economy

Economics professor Shkumbin Misini assessed that price caps are contrary to a free market economy and can only be applied in cases of natural disasters. According to him, the...

April 16, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Soviet Cybernetics – IPA

The failed use of cybernetics to save the Soviet command economy acts as a cautionary tale for building the future connected network, writes Daniel Wild The story of the...

April 16, 2026
Olivia
Economy

‘Mixed economy’ under scrutiny amid political tension

Let us talk everyday politics away from vulgarisation of debates, demonisation of our fledging democracy, weaponisation of state control, tribalisation of economic transformation and regionalisation of leadership succession. Why?...

April 16, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Pound Rises as UK Economy Surges, Markets Eye Iran War

Sterling Gains as UK Economic Data Beats Forecasts amid Iran War Concerns UK Economic Growth and Sterling Performance LONDON, April 16 (Reuters) – Sterling rose slightly on Thursday after...

April 16, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Northern Ireland economy 2026: Weak growth and business worries

Growth in the Northern Ireland economy has been “weak and uneven” so far in 2026, a report said today. The NI Chamber and Queen’s Business School report said there...

April 16, 2026
Olivia
Economy

UK economy grew by better-than-expected 0.5%

Britain’s economy grew by a better-than-expected 0.5% in the three months ‌to ⁠February, official figures showed today. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 0.2% growth in gross ‌domestic product...

April 16, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Guatemala Prisons Rule Streets While Cells Command Violence Economy

From behind bars, gangs in Guatemala run extortion rackets like call centers, directing threats, payments, and killings while enjoying privileges unseen by most citizens. Recent prison crackdowns exposed a...

April 16, 2026
Olivia
Economy

The Prediction Market Economy: How Everything Became A Bet

Prediction markets have surged from academic curiosity to a $44 billion industry in under three years. What began as simple election wagers on Wall Street in the 1860s now...

April 16, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Israel set to extend war-time economy restrictions by another day

Home Front Command is set to hold a situational assessment Saturday evening on whether to extend current guidelines allowing limited economic activity during the seventh day of Operation Roaring...

April 15, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Jewar airport is useful but market economy needs a bigger boost

Inauguration of the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh is a piece of good news at a time when most happenings, from the protracted conflict in Iran...