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Chris Alando & Globesolute Macroeconomics Panel Introduction As the United States revisits strategies to bolster domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports, debate intensifies over the most effective approach to achieve Import Substitution Industrialization (ISI). President Donald Trump’s administration has emphasized tariffs as a primary tool, aiming to protect industries from foreign competition and bring […]

A Report for African Union Member States Chris Alando Dr. Femi Owoeye Amb. Michael Oyugi This report evaluates the annual increases in domestic health expenditure (DHE) comprising both government and private sector contributions—required for African Union (AU) Member States to achieve 5% of GDP in total health expenditure (THE) by 2030. External financing (e.g., donor

Money printing, the phrase that triggers visions of hyperinflation and citizens hauling wheelbarrows of worthless banknotes, takes on a more everyday name in the serious world of central banks: quantitative easing (QE). No longer about cranking out crisp bills (although the most treasuries and Federal Reserves still have or contract impressive printing presses), today’s QE

The Mirage of Equality: Unmasking the Limitations of PPP as an Economic Measure Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) often sounds glamorous – a metric that promises to transcend mere exchange rates and unveil the “true” economic size of nations by adjusting for price differences. While PPP offers valuable insights, the critique presented throws light on its

For African nations tethered to $54 billion in annual interest payments, the allure of debt restructuring beckons like an oasis in the fiscal desert. Yet, embarking on this path demands more than simply throwing oneself at the mercy of creditors. It requires a deft maneuver, a strategic tango through the complex terrain of international finance.