Tag: economics
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Coercion in Labour Markets
Initially this post was intended to be on how a Universal Basic Income (UBI) introduces Grass-Roots ethics into the economy. In writing the post I realized that another issue is much more pressing: coercion in labour markets. The topic of this essay will therefore be Coercion in Labour Markets. The main question is whether some…
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Property is Made Up
Property, more specifically private and public property are everywhere. Stop right here and think of something that is not owned by anyone. Hard to come up with anything right? Air does not belong to anyone and neither does most of the oceans. Abstract or cultural goods are also often not owned by anyone. Language for…
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Boycotts and the Jordanian Economy
Boycotts in JordanAs the days in Amman are getting cooler, I find increasingly pleasant to stroll around the city. Small shops, restaurants, and the occasional supermarket are complemented with street vendors and the unmistakable jingle of the pick-up trucks which deliver water and gas. But there is something missing. Something, I could not place my…
World of Youthful Idealism 