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North Korea vs. Cuba: different ways of managing scarcity

March 9, 2017March 9, 2017 by Kaminaga Takako

As the world strives to become one complex society, as opposed to many independent ones, more eyes than ever are on politically isolated countries such as North Korea and Cuba. Both live under the scrutiny of other nations trying to figure out how long they can survive without further cooperation…

The 4th Industrial Revolution

February 2, 2017February 2, 2017 by Kaminaga Takako

We live in a fascinating time. Self-driving cars, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, 3-D printers and service robots exists and are being perfected everyday. Smart technology is defining a new era, a Fourth Industrial Revolution. Smart machines and technologies are changing our expectations, our decisions and our world. As the caretakers…

Why are We Obsessed with GDP Growth?

October 21, 2016October 21, 2016 by Maram Jawdat

The Great GDP Obsession Globally, countries are equally obsessed with GDP growth. As most people know, Gross domestic product (GDP) is the monetary value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period. This is usually the point at which GDP growth becomes a…