Here’s how Americans feel about the economy
Businessam StaffJune 7, 2017
The news might be better than you expect. Sometimes the politics behind what gets covered as news creates the impression that most
Climate of hope by Michael Bloomberg and Carl Pope
Businessam StaffJune 2, 2017
Cities can’t wait for national governments to act. They must find their own ways to help people protect themselves affordably.”
Meeting the PR challenge of “fake news”
Businessam StaffJune 2, 2017
Members of the press and PR industry met in London this week to discuss the future of the media and the impact of “fake news” on the
Scandal after scandal, but South Africa just can’t get rid of its errant president
Businessam StaffJune 2, 2017
On Monday morning (May 29), president Jacob Zuma addressed another political meeting. His voice calm, his signature giggle cropping up
Web-based search data is a new key to understanding public reaction to major societal events
Businessam StaffJune 1, 2017
Analyzing millions of internet searches tied to major societal events offers a new way to understand public reaction to those events,
Mortgage bankers and hedge-fund revivals
Businessam StaffMay 31, 2017
Why do we fine banks lots of money for doing bad things? The fines are more or less paid by the shareholders, and it’s not like
Who wants to work for Donald Trump?
Businessam StaffMay 30, 2017
The latest rumors are that Donald Trump may be bringing Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie onto his White House staff. This is …
Fifty years of Lagos: But what about the next 50?
Businessam StaffMay 30, 2017
The Nigerian megacity of Lagos, with its 20 million inhabitants, is the biggest in sub-Saharan Africa and is celebrating its 50th
The United States of insanity
Businessam StaffMay 30, 2017
Since the ascent to power of US President Donald Trump, two discussion topics have become increasingly popular: whether or not the man
Plastic bag bans in Africa: Reality or fantasy?
Businessam StaffMay 30, 2017
Tunisia and Kenya recently joined the ranks of African countries banning the use of plastic bags – but poor waste management and