Aydin Maharramov
Alumni (2020–21)
4 articles · since October 2020
The Economics of Airports and Privatization
Economics / InvestingWho exactly owns airports and how do they function? We examine the complex business models of airports and discuss the trend of airport privatization – in particular, the causes of privatization and whether it is a better form of ownership.
The Dollar Abroad
BRB Shorts Economics / InvestingThe U.S. dollar finds itself as the currency of the global economy. In extreme circumstances, many countries even replace their own sovereign currencies for the dollar, in hopes of bringing much-needed economic stability.
The Race for the Arctic
Economics / InvestingWho owns the Arctic and what exactly is so important about it? As climate change leads to the further melting of Arctic ice, countries are scrambling to stake their economic claim in the region.
Belarus and a Post-Lukashenko Economy
BRB Shorts Economics / InvestingWhat is happening in Belarus and what could a new Belarusian economy look like? We take a look at the current state of Belarus and examine some of the possible changes that could be implemented in a Post-Lukashenko economy to promote…