Overview: A revealing look at the decline in formal employment in favor of hiring contractors, freelancers, temps, and marginal workers, who are excluded from traditional benefits and career ladders. Companies cannot exist without workers, but they are increasingly reluctant to have employees. Instead of providing the benefits and protections that have traditionally come with employee […]
This issue of Economic Lens discusses a new methodology for analyzing online reviews and ratings, providing more precise insights into consumer experiences.
This issue of Economic Lens discusses the decline in money supply in June and its implications for liquidity and monetary policy in the Egyptian economy.
This issue of Economic Lens explores tax certificates in Egypt, highlighting the extent to which they meet the principles of sound public policy, what other countries’ experiences show, and whether they are a solution to the debt problem.
Overview: A fascinating deep dive into the dynamic interplay between culture, economics, institutions, and human prosperity.In Pathway to Change, Naci Mocan investigates the economic origins of current cultural beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, highlighting the lasting impact of historical agricultural practices and ecological conditions. He shows that cultural traits evolve in response to external shocks—such as […]
This issue of Economic Lens explores the different types of investment in Egypt, highlighting how to choose the most suitable option.
Overview: The authors explore the history, the players, and the rules of trade, and consider how we can prepare for what the future might hold. What would all-out economic warfare look like? Could trade wars lead to hot wars? What can the West learn from China? Accessible and leavened with an appealing wit, this book […]
This issue of Economic Lens discusses the State Ownership Policy Document and provides commentary on it.