Category Archives: Economics

C-Suite Talks: Bill Browder

Were it a work of fiction, Bill Browder’s story would stretch the bounds of credibility well beyond the breaking point. But as it happens, it’s all true: The scion of American communist royalty, he became a devout capitalist and made … Read More

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Humans vs. Machines: The Stress Management Edge

Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days When our momma sang us to sleep but now we’re stressed out Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days When our momma sang us to … Read More

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George Friedman’s Eyes Are on Germany

George Friedman will be watching how one last piece of the global financial crisis plays out very carefully. Read More

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George Friedman Guides Investors through Geopolitics

George Friedman, founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures, is acknowledged as one of the world’s most able guides of both political science and geopolitics. Read More

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The Next Stage for Robo-Advisers

Randy Cass, CFA, thinks that the legacy of robo advisors will mean dramatic changes for the investment industry’s future. Read More

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Brexit Britain: Heading for a Variant of the Norwegian Model?

No country has ever left the European Union, and investment professionals are wondering whether the Brexit outcome will resemble a Norway model, a Swiss model, or something else entirely. Read More

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Five Themes Shaping the Future for Financial Professionals

Virginie Maisonneuve, CFA, sees an explosive combination of forces at work on the investment industry, and has ideas for addressing them. Read More

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Muhammad Yunus on Merging Charity with a Business Engine

Muhammad Yunus says that empowering entrepreneurs can create social businesses to eliminate poverty. Read More

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Tomas Sedlacek at the Intersection of Economic Choices and Moral Values

Tomas Sedlacek discusses economics with a view that stands between practicality and politics, at the boundary between quantitative and qualitative. Read More

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Gleanings from Brexit: Recommended Links

A deeper understanding of the tensions that have driven ongoing clashes will be essential for investment professionals looking to adapt their approach to the global economy. Read More

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