As an emerging markets investor in 19th century South America, it was tough to find out what was really happening. At best, up-to-date news had a three month journey. Even with good winds, the round trip between London and South…
Much less visible than the goods that travel in huge container ships, the global trade in services can be seen when we just look at everyday activities.
Showing why China’s GDP could be inaccurate, China’s huge demand for cement from 2011 to 2013 involved inefficiencies and numbers from local officials.
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From statistics and a satellite image of the world at night, we can see that developing countries lack the electrification they need for economic growth.
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