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The Roman Business Scene and Lessons on Business–State Relations
I recently stumbled upon a rather old TEDx talk by Tao Tan. Tao discusses a few interesting topics. First, he discusses the presence of many modern business institutions, including stock exchanges and private equity. In itself, this is very interesting. These institutions appeared 2000 years ago and then disappeared before making a comeback in the…
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Business: Good or Evil? Should Businesspeople be required to give back?
Business is one of the most powerful forces for good in society. Entrepreneurship—the creation and growth of businesses—is a key driver of innovation and a crucial mechanism for addressing societal needs. Entrepreneurs exist to identify and capitalize on opportunities created by unmet needs. When they recognize a problem—whether local, national, or global—they innovate to develop…
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Matches small-dollar contributions from everyday citizens
Over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed an interesting trend among students at my school: many are becoming increasingly critical of campaign funding. The numbers for this cycle have been objectively insane. Vice President Kamala Harris, for example, raised a billion dollars in just a few short months—an impressive achievement by any measure. However, the…