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Banco Ecofuturo Bolivia
Banco Ecofuturo unveiled new headquarters as part of its modernization program. (Página Siete)

Bolivian Bank Explores Blockchain Applications Despite Ban

 1170 658 Paz Gómez

Banco EcoFuturo Harnesses Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence to Lead Innovation

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  • Paz Gómez
The Nova Scotia provincial legislature in Halifax, as a large recipient of equalization payments, will become less relevant if carrying out the wishes of Ottawa officials. (Tom Flemming)

Equalization Will Come Back to Bite Canadian Provinces

 1170 658 Fergus Hodgson

Ominous Reforms Place Federalism in Cross Hairs

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  • Fergus Hodgson
walmart
There are now over 5,000 Walmart stores across the United States, serving mostly low-income households. (Walmart)

Walmart a Boon for the Hungry

 1170 658 Fergus Hodgson

Proximity to Store Improves Food Security, Reduces Cost of Living

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  • Fergus Hodgson
The documentary ignores the fact that the US dollar is still the preferred currency for criminals. (nir_design)

Vox, Netflix Pull a Fast One on Cryptocurrencies

 1170 658 Paz Gómez

Short-Sighted Documentary Focuses on Negative Stories, Gratuitous Claims

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  • Paz Gómez
international students
The National Association of Foreign Student Advisers estimates that three US jobs are supported and created for every seven international students enrolled. (Cumminsr)

Fewer International Students a Loss for America

 1170 658 Fergus Hodgson

High Fees, Red Tape Hamper Job Creation, Competitiveness

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  • Fergus Hodgson
minimum-wage advocates
Advocates for the minimum wage forget that (1) a low-paid job is better than no job, and (2) low-wage workers are often acquiring useful experience, a stepping stone to better opportunities. (Fibonacci Blue)

What Minimum-Wage Advocates Ignore

 1170 658 Fergus Hodgson

Businesses React by Reducing Payrolls, Cutting Benefits, Increasing Automation

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  • Fergus Hodgson
the mechanism
The Mechanism: Brazilian federal agents Verena Cardoni and Marco Ruffo face their first enemy. (Netflix)

‘The Mechanism’ Shows How the Corrupt Will Eat Their Own

 1170 658 Fergus Hodgson

Brazil Proves Cronies Can Be Defeated at Their Own Game

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  • Fergus Hodgson
Professor Roger Wattenhofer explains how blockchain ledgers can revolutionize digital signatures. (Manuel Stagars)

The Future of Blockchain Is in Our Hands

 1170 658 Paz Gómez

Success of Distributed Ledgers Is Not Guaranteed

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  • Paz Gómez
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Banco Ecofuturo Bolivia
Banco Ecofuturo unveiled new headquarters as part of its modernization program. (Página Siete)

Bolivian Bank Explores Blockchain Applications Despite Ban

 1170 658 Paz Gómez

Banco EcoFuturo Harnesses Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence to Lead Innovation

read more
  • Paz Gómez
The Nova Scotia provincial legislature in Halifax, as a large recipient of equalization payments, will become less relevant if carrying out the wishes of Ottawa officials. (Tom Flemming)

Equalization Will Come Back to Bite Canadian Provinces

 1170 658 Fergus Hodgson

Ominous Reforms Place Federalism in Cross Hairs

read more
  • Fergus Hodgson
walmart
There are now over 5,000 Walmart stores across the United States, serving mostly low-income households. (Walmart)

Walmart a Boon for the Hungry

 1170 658 Fergus Hodgson

Proximity to Store Improves Food Security, Reduces Cost of Living

read more
  • Fergus Hodgson
The documentary ignores the fact that the US dollar is still the preferred currency for criminals. (nir_design)

Vox, Netflix Pull a Fast One on Cryptocurrencies

 1170 658 Paz Gómez

Short-Sighted Documentary Focuses on Negative Stories, Gratuitous Claims

read more
  • Paz Gómez
international students
The National Association of Foreign Student Advisers estimates that three US jobs are supported and created for every seven international students enrolled. (Cumminsr)

Fewer International Students a Loss for America

 1170 658 Fergus Hodgson

High Fees, Red Tape Hamper Job Creation, Competitiveness

read more
  • Fergus Hodgson
minimum-wage advocates
Advocates for the minimum wage forget that (1) a low-paid job is better than no job, and (2) low-wage workers are often acquiring useful experience, a stepping stone to better opportunities. (Fibonacci Blue)

What Minimum-Wage Advocates Ignore

 1170 658 Fergus Hodgson

Businesses React by Reducing Payrolls, Cutting Benefits, Increasing Automation

read more
  • Fergus Hodgson
the mechanism
The Mechanism: Brazilian federal agents Verena Cardoni and Marco Ruffo face their first enemy. (Netflix)

‘The Mechanism’ Shows How the Corrupt Will Eat Their Own

 1170 658 Fergus Hodgson

Brazil Proves Cronies Can Be Defeated at Their Own Game

read more
  • Fergus Hodgson
Professor Roger Wattenhofer explains how blockchain ledgers can revolutionize digital signatures. (Manuel Stagars)

The Future of Blockchain Is in Our Hands

 1170 658 Paz Gómez

Success of Distributed Ledgers Is Not Guaranteed

read more
  • Paz Gómez

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