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The world is not flat!

Morgan Stanley Chief Economist Stephen Roach takes aim at Tom Friedman’s catch-phrase theory, arguing that the world economy, far from being flat, is really characterized by disparities and…

Pablo H.|
Environment, Gender, Financial Inclusion, Financial Sector

She keeps her ego in her handbag

Some of you may have missed a nice profile of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in the Guardian a couple of weeks back. "When I see vested interests still try to undermine me, I know it means I'm…

Tim Harford|
Environment, Gender, Financial Inclusion, Financial Sector

GEM newsletter

IFC's GEM (Gender Entrepreneurship Markets) have released their quarterly newsletter, which includes IFC and World Bank news on female entrepreneurs, a profile of artist and entrepreneur…

Tim Harford|
Environment, Gender, Financial Inclusion, Financial Sector, Water

'Protecting women' in India

We know that well-meaning regulations often damage people they were intended to protect. Strong prohibitions on firing workers, for example, make employers reluctant to hire, and particularly to…

Tim Harford|
Environment, Gender, Health, Financial Inclusion, Financial Sector

Getting richer

An early sign of wealth is that once-attractive jobs are left unfilled. Indian call-centres are said to be struggling to recruit, says The Economist:

Tim Harford|
Environment, Gender, Financial Inclusion, Financial Sector, Water
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