Unpacking the Paradox of ESG Investing
Published on 09/22/2023Environmental, Social, and Governance investing, often abbreviated as ESG, was first introduced in a 2004 report commissioned by the UN. Since its inception, ESG investing has become both a trending and controversial element of the financial world. Despite the debates surrounding it, ESG investing originates from a vital and well-intentioned place in today's era. Under the ESG framework, companies are assessed using three main criteria:...
Rent Control
Published on 09/20/2023Rent control: two words that strike fear (or anger) into a landlord’s heart but would have a renter weep with joy.
International Monetary Fund
Published on 09/19/2023The IMF plays a crucial role in the global financial system by helping countries navigate economic challenges, providing stability, and fostering international economic cooperation. However, its policies and interventions have also been a subject of debate and criticism, particularly in terms of the conditions attached to its loans and their impact on recipient countries' economies.
Lab Meat Again???
Published on 09/18/2023Italy might be the first country to take measures to ban lab generated meat and feed.