Sovereign wealth funds (SWF) are one of the most potent financial forces of the modern era, and having carefully studied SWFs through the prism of public value, I have come to see considerable merits in creating such institutions, but only in specific contexts.
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One of the most famous examples illustrating the lawmakers struggling to understand technology dates back to 2006 when during a US Congressional hearing, Senator Ted Stevens called the internet a ‘series of tubes’.
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The killing of Nahel Merzouk has again pushed French streets into a spiral of riots just after they were done grappling with the aftermath of the pension protests.
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Climate change is a pressing global issue with far-reaching impact on the environment and human societies. The Global Climate Risk Index 2021 ranked Pakistan as the 8th most vulnerable country despite its low carbon emissions of less than 1%.
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Of the many shortcomings in economic pedagogy, one that is particularly worrisome is the omission of natural capital. Economists excessively discount (or simply ignore) the value of nature in production, taking nature’s bounty as an entirely boundless sum.
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The libertarian schools of economic thought have long placed emphasis on the concept of economic freedom, and the central premise of their thinking is that the greatest prosperity will ensue only when individuals are allowed to build wealth without coercion, limitation, theft, or hindrance.
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In the vast tapestry of Pakistan’s diverse landscapes, another issue unfolds – the unfortunate journey from food scarcity to food insecurity. While the country boasts a rich agricultural heritage, it grapples with multifaced social, political, economic, and environmental challenges that threaten its food security.
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In an evolving global world order, the world has entered a period of turbulence and transformation: and the international balance of power has undergone profound adjustments. The measures taken by dominant powers in the international system to maintain their hegemonic position, including
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