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Understanding Present Value Relations in Finance
In finance, an asset is a sequence of cashflows . This statement seems a bit abstract, yet—it is a precise way to describe how value is...
Ömer Aras
Aug 33 min read


Intro to Finance
Finance can seem overcomplicated due to jargon, complex calculations, or diagrams. But at its core it can be explained through two simple...
Ömer Aras
Aug 14 min read


Actions for food insecurity
Bendegul Okumus PhD Associate Professor, Foodservice and Lodging Department, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of...
Bendegül Okumuş
Jul 273 min read


Two Different Stories in Capital Markets: A Journey Between Turkey and UK
Capital markets : A vibrant valley of opportunities at one moment, a drifting compass in rough waves at another. If you take the capital...
Sedat Dursunoğlu
Jul 62 min read


The Role Of Government In Classical Economics
Arguably the most powerful idea in classical economics is how the free market enables unanimity without forcing conformity. In simple...
Ömer Aras
Jul 34 min read


Why Economic Freedom Is the Foundation of All Freedom
In Capitalism and Freedom , Milton Friedman argues something simple but often overlooked: economic freedom isn’t just about money—it’s at...
Ömer Aras
Jun 292 min read


Tariffs, Trade, and Türkiye: A Case of Global Interdependence
Tariffs are essentially taxes on imported goods. Recent developments involving U.S.-imposed tariffs not only impact its own market but...
Ömer Aras
Jun 283 min read


Keynes vs. Classical Economists: A Dialogue on Employment
Setting : A economic roundtable, where John Maynard Keynes engages with representatives of classical economic thought. Classical...
Ömer Aras
Jun 134 min read


Power, Progress, and the Politics of AI: Rethinking Technological Advancement for Shared Prosperity
Nobel Economics prize winner Daron Acemoglu’s work, Power and Progress doesn’t just analyze how artificial intelligence is transforming...
Ömer Aras
Jun 94 min read


Thames Water: Drowning in Debt, Soaking the Public
The economic terminology used throughout this text is provided and explained in the definition list at the end. Thames Water is a private...
Ömer Aras
Jun 84 min read
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