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Archive for June 18, 2015
Why Immediate Military Intervention Is Needed To Solve The Crisis In Libya
Originally posted on Global Public Policy Watch:
Libya’s location and natural resources render it a hugely significant country geopolitically and strategically. Following the 2010 civil uprisings and pro-democracy protests in Tunisia and Egypt, a domino effect ensued and a 2011 pro-democracy movement began in Libya. This saw dictator Muammar Gaddaffi killed with the help of…
Goldman Sachs Has A New Intern Rule: Go Home At Midnight
Originally posted on Quartz:
If Wall Street interns are like overworked Cinderellas, Goldman Sachs is the fairy godmother this year, telling its investment banking interns to leave before the clock strikes midnight. OK so maybe that analogy doesn’t work perfectly, but the bank’s benevolent bosses have told their summer underlings to take a break from work between midnight…
China’s Massive Economic Potential
The incredible economic potential of China, with its massive population and surging middle class, can be difficult for U.S. investors to truly appreciate. By Michael Johnston Most investors are well aware of China’s growing importance to the global economy. Even those without a sophisticated understanding of financial markets generally know that China is a world power, home … Continue reading
India One Step Closer To Sign Free Trade Agreement With The Eurasian Economic Union
Earlier this year on March 1, EMerging Equity reported in details that India proposed creating a free trade zone with the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). We are three months later in June and the EEU and India have started negotiations over the free trade zone agreement and signed a framework agreement at the International Economic Forum in St. … Continue reading
Why Office Space In Lagos Is More Expensive Than New York
Originally posted on Quartz:
When you think about the most expensive offices space in the world, cities like New York and London,with their reputations as global financial centers, spring to mind. However, when it comes to pricing, Lagos, the commercial capital of Africa’s largest economy has managed to find a comfortable spot among them. Rentals for…
Africa: Targets Kenya Must Aim For In AGOA Renewal
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is set to expire this September. AGOA provides about 6,500 African products with a preferential quota and duty-free access to the United States market. Over the past 13 years, AGOA has been important to Kenya and Africa because unlike economic partnership agreements, the Act is non-reciprocal and unilateral – preferences … Continue reading
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