Can Government Intervention Help Economies Fight the COVID-19 Crisis? (Part 2)

Can Government Intervention Help Economies Fight the COVID-19 Crisis? (Part 2)

Posted by: on Apr 13, 2020 | No Comments

Read the first article of this series here.

Businesses have always felt stifled by government regulations. A little more in some countries and a little

Could the Launch of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Deal Usher in a New Economic Era?

Could the Launch of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Deal Usher in a New Economic Era?

Posted by: on Jul 29, 2019 | No Comments

Brexit has been grabbing the headlines and all our attention. There’s a lot being said practically every day about the repercussions of ending free movement of labor. And, there are speculations around restrictions to the

From Vegas to Vancouver: Free Minds Across the World Get Together to Strive for Free Markets

From Vegas to Vancouver: Free Minds Across the World Get Together to Strive for Free Markets

Posted by: on Jul 1, 2019 | No Comments

It’s human nature. The more we’re restricted from doing something, the more we want to do it. It’s the same with government regulations. When governments

When Will India’s Aviation Industry Soar?

When Will India’s Aviation Industry Soar?

Posted by: on Oct 18, 2018 | No Comments

India’s civil aviation industry has come into the spotlight. It is among the fastest growing industries in the country, and India is poised to become the world’s third largest aviation market by 2024.

The Rationale of Free Markets

Posted by: on Feb 27, 2013 | No Comments

To have any meaningful understanding of a socio-economic system, one needs to first gain an insight into two things – one, what purpose it is meant to serve, and two, for whom it is supposed to serve that purpose.

Why India and Nepal Rank Low in Economic Freedom Index

Why India and Nepal Rank Low in Economic Freedom Index

Posted by: on Dec 10, 2012 | 6 Comments

On the face of it, economic freedom is a simple concept. However, it encompasses every aspect of an individual’s life. Economic freedom defines the standard of living and has a significant influence on the quality of life.

Equal Income Distribution – Characteristic of Free Economies?

Posted by: on Jul 13, 2012 | No Comments

The wealthiest countries are those that have free economies. There is a popular belief that the more capitalist economies in Europe, North America and even Asia (like Japan) have greater financial inequalities. But the true picture reflects a different scenario altogether. Such countries are better off than the socialist economies when it comes to distribution of wealth.

Free the People, Control the Government: A Lesson from Hong Kong

Posted by: on Jun 29, 2012 | No Comments

It is often believed that countries that are small are easy to govern. It is also believed that high population impedes economic development. There is one nation that shattered these popular beliefs… Hong Kong!