Tag: Mercantilism

How to make capitalism work in the Philippines?

November 16, 2022 The Unpopular Opinion 41 Comments

If there is one word in the dictionary that has been greatly maligned, vilified, and tormented in world history, it would be capitalism. Various political and economic theories, together with their believers and practitioners have continuously despised capitalism, but haven’t construed anything pragmatic without capitalism’s wealth generating ability. Naysayers misconstrue the reality that in the…

Business, Charter Change, Economy, History, Money Talks

Economies of the Philippines and Russia share a common denominator

April 16, 2022 The Unpopular Opinion 3 Comments

With the Kremlin’s aggressive actions in addressing their grievances regarding Ukraine, numerous countries slapped sanctions against Russia. These economic sanctions imposed on Moscow are complex, where portions of the Russian economy in the sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, and services are being castigated. In addition, the aforementioned sanctions don’t only come from other foreign governments, but…

Business, History

Robert Haighton
on What is Alex Eala doing wrong? For starters she’s pulling Pinoy Pride along with her in an already difficult journey to the top
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Lambada Pansino
on Japan and the Philippines A Contrast in Pansin
Bingo. Pilipinos are mostly morons and buffoons who take after
Lambada Pansino
on Japan and the Philippines A Contrast in Pansin
Pilipinos need to wake the f up. We are used
Humphrey
on Alex Eala has ONE job
She is another rich kid, us empire worshipping clown, with
benign0
on Alex Eala has ONE job
Indeed. The choice is entirely hers to make. It's a
A
on Alex Eala has ONE job
Alex only needs to prove to herself. She doesn't have
Forgetit
on The Silent Crisis: How Stigma and State Violence Exacerbated Neurodiversity in the Philippines
Yeah, Filipinos are a bunch of judgmental people. They think
Jed
on Pet Sematary Pinoy Democracy: Why the System that Returned After 1986 Came Back Wrong
Effective governance starts locally. It starts with individuals, families then