Since the win of Anies Baswedan and Sandiaga Uno in the Jakarta election of 2017, many Indonesians are beginning to be concerned that the populist movement, combined with a strengthened grip of Muslim traditionalists in politics, and an increasing number of ex-army generals taking part in the upcoming regional elections in July 2018, [1] will…
Traditionally, Latin America has been perceived as an attractive destination for investment, supported by a growing middle-class population, low labour costs, and an abundance of natural resources. Despite these opportunities for growth, the region has been plagued with economic sluggishness and fears of populist nationalism resurging. Between 2000 and 2015, Latin American economies have…
When Satoshi Nakamoto invented Bitcoin, his vision was that Bitcoin’s growth could be unfettered by central bank and government oversight as well as the effects of inflation. Cryptocurrencies do not rely on central banks as they are traded digitally and can be transferred globally, allowing traders to avoid currency controls. [1] Nakamoto would be pleased,…