The Limits of Green Energy Technologies By Paolo von Schirach– WASHINGTON — Here is our problem. We really want to stop global warming. But we...
When Data Cannot Be Trusted By Paolo von Schirach– WASHINGTON – Economics is a very imperfect science. Still, it has some shot at credibility...
No Economic Growth Without Clear Property Rights How to turn dead capital into an engine of development WASHINGTON – The almost unanimous mission statement of key International Financial Institutions (IFIs) devoted to development, along with national...
Kenya Held Back By Lack Of Accountability, Corruption Auditor-general's report indicates that only 1.2% of all government spending is properly documented WASHINGTON – According to a BBC story, only 26% of money spent and collected by the Kenyan government has...
No Good Cities In Developing Countries Chaotic urbaniization means epic traffic and poor services WASHINGTON – Many emerging countries have made progress in their own economic development. Growth is up, poverty is down. And...
The Arrival Of High Quality On-Line Education Spells The End Of Traditional Universities Thanks to the Internet now it is possible to deliver high quality education to millions of users at a fraction of the cost of regular university tuition WASHINGTON – Yes, it is official. Traditional universities are about to become extinct. This revolution in higher education is...