Peter Tarson Throughout the 20th century, Latin America has been haunted by a spectre: the spectre of bank nationalization. Banking and credit are essential for development, even the low-capital, decentralist development models often advocated by indigenous sovereignty groups. However, the highly risk-averse private banking sector is often unwilling to invest in the risky and low-return … Continue reading Exploring the effects of Bank Nationalisation in Latin America – Peter Tarson
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Imran Rassiwalla Recently, United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants or those on temporary visas. This move was met with immediate legal pushback, with twenty-two states immediately suing the federal government over said executive order. To fully understand the scope of the issue though, … Continue reading Jus soli: birthright citizenship and what it means for the United States
EMILY DANIEL Over the past decade, India has experienced a remarkable surge in economic growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His tenure has been marked by ambitious economic reforms and infrastructure development initiatives, positioning India as one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. However, this economic … Continue reading India: Rapid Economic Development, Growing Inequality, and Democratic Decline
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