Economics & Finance

Africa is so diverse, with its variety of countries and resources, that almost any type of business in the world could take...

By the year 2040, only 15 per cent of the world’s population will be living in what are now called developed countries. It’s...

After years of stagnation, Africa is finally experiencing economic growth. Are there opportunities in Africa which are not...

Some thirty years ago, economics professor Muhammad Yunus made his first loan of $27 to a group of 42 women so they could...

Owners of private companies normally sell their shares at a 20-30 per cent discount during mergers and acquisitions. The ...

Are men or women better at investing? “This is not only a fun question but it is of great practical value,” says INSEAD...

'Rogue traders' are not exactly a new phenomenon, but when their activities eventually come to be uncovered by their bosses,...

Too many companies focus on just the cost of software systems, rather than look at the business value they generate. That may...

It's been just over 400 years since a Dutch company became the first organisation to sell shares and became publicly traded. By...

Businesses try to avoid investing in countries or areas of an economy where they face a high probability that their investment...