What Democracy Did To a Goat

The production of Mongolian Cashmere increased as Mongolia made the transitioned from communism to democracy and capitalism.

The Sad Tale of the Tuna Bond Affair

While Mozambique’s tuna bond affair is country-specific, its need to borrow is typical for all low income countries.

How the Middle Income Trap Could Ensnare China

Hoping to avoid the middle income trap, China is taking the less typical socialist route through their “common prosperity” policies.

The Economic Side of Afghanistan

With the media focusing on the politics, we need to complete the picture with a look at Afghanistan’s economy.

Six Facts: The Impact of Rising World Food Prices

A closer look at rising world food prices can show us how much, where, why, and their impact on hunger in low income nations.

How to Untangle Africa’s Supply Chain

Constrained by a slew of tariff and non-tariff barriers, African nations hope to boost economic growth with a multinational market.

How to Create a New City

Through a new city, investors are creating an economic development zone in Honduras that depends on libertarian ideas and technology.

What We Should Know About 58.3 degrees

We could call 58.3°F the Goldilocks temperature. It’s not too hot, not too cold, but just right. An IMF paper explained why we need to know this. Electricity Use The study In a recent working paper, an IMF economist hypothesizes…

How Kenya’s Avocados Could Harm Its Elephants

In Kenya, 2,000 elephants might no longer be able to use a wildlife corridor that lets them travel among three national parks. The reason is the avocado. Kenya’s Avocado Exports On approximately 175 acres, near Kenya’s Amboseli National Park, KiliAco…