Flash and Facts

12 February 2016

Food Prices and Malnutrition

It seems that there is no obvious link between food prices and malnutrition.In the past 15 years many experts were concerned about the impact of rising food prices on global hunger. According to ...

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29 January 2016

A few Doubts about our Sharing Economy

We have no doubt that hiding behind the name of "sharing economy" we mostly find a capital-intensive market economy rather than a sharing or collaborative economy. The substantial amount ...

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29 January 2016

Actions speak louder than Words

Speakers at the highest level of government across the world breathed a sigh of relief at the result of the Paris Climate Conference. But the tough part comes now: the implementation of the ...

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13 January 2016

A World without Work

All those who closely monitor the spectacular developments in new technologies understand very well the significant impact they will have on our jobs. It is indeed difficult to believe that ...

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13 January 2016

A World without Cash

Will physical currency be abolished? Modern banknotes came into use in the 17th century in Europe. This can explain why the use of paper money and coins is deeply rooted in people's mindsets. ...

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18 December 2015

A few Facts about Freedom and Security

It is undeniable that the period in which we live requires a greater focus on security. These assaults against freedom and order weigh heavily on public opinion. There is a strong temptation to ...

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18 December 2015

A Few Facts about Climate Change

The only relevant issue after the Climate Change Summit in Paris is wether or not the heads of State are going to be compliant with their commitments. It is not disputed that an ever-increasing ...

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27 November 2015

The Economic Impact of Hacking

All estimates are very impressive. The cost of data breaches is expected to hit $2.1 trillion globally by 2019 (Juniper Research). And the World Economic Forum put it as high as 3 trillion. For its ...

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27 November 2015

Do Farmers still have a Future?

Protests by angry farmers across Europe have become familiar to us for a long time. The main reasons are well known: overproduction and declining prices. No entrepreneur wishes to sell its products ...

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13 November 2015

A Major Threat to Europe's Economy

Will EU recognize China as a market economy? A positive answer to this crucial question may have serious consequences for an important part of the industry in Europe. Let us summarize the ...

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