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Warren Buffett’s observation on growth and diminishing returns highlights a fundamental business principle with lasting relevance to investors and managers.

London School of Economics held onto the top spot, and Durham was named university of the year 2026

Markets thrive on predictable rules, but when the president takes equity stakes or pressures firms at will, investment and risk-taking give way to hesitation.

spoke out about her public firing in a talk for the Levy Economics Institute at Bard College

The relationship between inequality and economic growth is a complex one, especially in Africa. Inequality is the result of a host of factors, including policy choices, institutional legacies and power structures that favour elites. Professor Imraan Valodia, director of the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies spoke to Ernest Aryeetey, emeritus…

Over the past year, a quiet stream of licensing deals between AI platforms and big publishers has reshaped how content is shared. Yet these “quiet” deals matter because they set floors under revenue that used to depend on volatile referral traffic and fickle algorithms. They also recognize that answers are…

UK universities face a funding crisis that could cost the overall economy, but mostly impact a few already fragile regions, said Oxford Economics in a recent report.

Amusement parks have mastered the art of thrill-seeking economics. The moment you walk through the gates, the fun doesn’t just come from roller coasters—it comes from clever little tricks designed to keep cash flowing out of your pocket. Tickets may be the obvious expense, but the real financial ride begins…

Economics expert criticises last-minute cancellation of report that would shed light on cost-of-living and housing crises

Money isn’t fair—and not just in the big flashy ways like yachts, private jets, or gold-plated toothbrushes. Everyday expenses can quietly drain the wallets of low-income families much faster than those with deep pockets. It’s the invisible penalty of being poor: spending more, not less, for the same necessities. From…

The Central Bank of Kenya has made two significant changes in the country’s banking sector. The first is to lift a decade-long moratorium on licensing new banks. Second is to raise capital requirements, the amount of money banks are required to keep readily available compared with the value of other…