The Economics of Space Exploration

Traditionally, when thinking about space exploration, what comes to mind are national space agencies, astronauts in space suits and sci-fi movies. However, in recent years, with the surge of commercial space ventures such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, Axiom Space and Rocket Lab, the private sector is leading the way in developing technologies for […]

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Finance & Generative AI

In the landscape of technological progress, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) emerges as a transformative force, reshaping the dynamics of human-AI interaction. Unlike its predecessors, GenAI, a subset of Artificial Intelligence (AI), possesses a distinctive ability to generate content that mirrors human creativity. This extends beyond conventional textual outputs, encompassing a broad spectrum of creative domains, […]

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Anonymity and Individualism: individuality and the consumption of mass-produced goods

A person is a web of psychological, social, and external factors that ultimately shape consumption behaviors. In modernity, each individual is faced with an array of options, information, and experiences that create their character and shape their perceptions. Amid the normalization of consumptive character, a common misconception is that consumption is detached from identity. The […]

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How is monetary policy transmitted in the euro-zone?

During 2022 the inflation rate has increased very rapidly in many countries. In response to this event, the ECB, inter alia, has increased the interest rate generating some protests and contrasting opinions.  The inflation rate increase has been caused by many macroeconomic and geopolitical factors: among others, the Russian-Ukraine war, the economic recovery after the […]

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