But are they? Photo by John Bakator on Unsplash We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness Unalienable right N°1 Life. Self-evident. Seriously? How can the right to life be regarded... Continue Reading →
Optimisme prudent
Chers compatriotes. Comme vous vous en doutez, on ne résout pas un problème à 90 milliards en deux coups de cuiller à pot. Certains signes néanmoins, au crédit des libanais de bonne volonté qui ne manquent pas dans ce vaste univers, semblent indiquer que nous n'avons pas encore touché le fond. Mauvaise nouvelle pourriez-vous me... Continue Reading →
On the Ivy League and success
According to a study done in 2014, the University of Pennsylvania produced more billionaires than any other university in the world. Numbers 2, 3 and 5 on the list were Ivy League institutions as well. Photo by McElspeth The Ivy League refers to 8 universities among the most prestigious higher education institutions in the Unites States... Continue Reading →
On basic economic education
I am not an economist by any stretch of the word. And for a long time, I had no clue about basic economic subjects, everyday stuff really. Like where do banks get the money to remunerate my saving account. Or what is backing up the currency I use everyday, what is it that gives it value.... Continue Reading →
