The new American nation was, at its birth, an experiment surrounded by experiments. Across the Atlantic, Napoleon led Revolutionary France on a spree that destroyed much of the old world order. Across … [Read more...] about Words You Don’t Know: Dambargo
Economics
From Florida State to Kuwait: International Finance With Gilman C. Gunn III
Gilman C. Gunn III is a veritable jack of all trades in terms of economics. He's worked in real-estate, investment, bonds, and gone as far from the USA as Kuwait. He's also a graduate from Florida … [Read more...] about From Florida State to Kuwait: International Finance With Gilman C. Gunn III
The Enclave Economy and You
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
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