Economic development

How the Developing World is Coping with COVID-19: The Case of Bolivia

Developing countries have been largely omitted from the pandemic’s media narrative. The case of Bolivia demonstrates how a lack of healthcare and economic aid contributes to an even larger disparity between the developing and developed world.

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May 23, 2020

ACADEMIC, ECONOMICS, FEATURED, FINANCE, Global South, HEALTH, HUMAN RIGHTS, LATIN AMERICA, POLICY PROPOSAL, POLITICS, PUBLIC HEALTH

bolivia, coronavirus, covid19, development, Economic development, LATIN AMERICA

China’s Paradox: Economic Stimulation vs. Climate Catastrophe Aversion

In face of the looming climate crisis, China must decide whether to pursue maintaining its steadfast economic growth or to implement climate-conscious measures.

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February 25, 2020

ASIA-PACIFIC, ECONOMICS, ENVIRONMENT, POLITICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, technology

Asia, China, Climate Change, Economic development, Economics, ENVIRONMENT, Environment and sustainability, POLITICS, pollution

UBI: The Global Antipoverty Experiment

The back and forth of the best way to resolve wealth inequality may appear endless to most. Can a solution as simple as putting cash directly into the hands of the poor really have a profound effect on putting an end to poverty?

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January 16, 2020

ACADEMIC, AFRICA, BLOG, ECONOMICS, EDUCATION, FINANCE, POLICY PROPOSAL, POLITICS, technology

Academic, Africa, BLOG, Brazil, developing world, Economic development, Economics, India, POLITICS, Poverty