You live in an area, you buy things from that area, and you interact with the people around you to get not only what you need to live, but what you want in general. At its core, this is the basis of … [Read more...] about The Enclave Economy and You
Economics
Words You Don’t Know: Agglomeration
Remember last Monday when you were cruising down the street with your friend, Carl, and he asks if you could swing by the closest place that would provide cash-back? You pull up to a busy intersection … [Read more...] about Words You Don’t Know: Agglomeration
Pounds and Pirates: How British Privateers Got Between the US and the SI
The year is 1794. Joseph Dombey, a prominent French botanist, cowers below deck as his ship is boarded by British privateers. While such a thing is not uncommon at the time for ships brave enough to … [Read more...] about Pounds and Pirates: How British Privateers Got Between the US and the SI
Blood Diamonds, Hezbollah, and Diaspora: A Story of A Globalized Economy
The contemporary tale of diamond mining in Africa is a story about postcolonial states and the issues they face. For the nation of Sierra Leone, the story of the diamond rush brings to the forefront … [Read more...] about Blood Diamonds, Hezbollah, and Diaspora: A Story of A Globalized Economy
ISIS and The Modern Evolution of Terror Financing
When the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria stormed the gates of the Iraqi city of Mosul at 2:30AM on June 4th, 2014, the entire world had to face that the terror group had evolved beyond what anyone had … [Read more...] about ISIS and The Modern Evolution of Terror Financing
Joint-Stock Companies and the Golden Age of Adventure
A worn-out phrase in American classrooms everywhere is 'joint-stock company.' The concept first came into existence to describe companies that were made up of European businessmen seeking fortunes in … [Read more...] about Joint-Stock Companies and the Golden Age of Adventure