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The Introductory Guide to Corporate Valuation

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The Introductory Guide to Corporate Valuation and Finance, covering Company Valuation Models, and Potential Synergies from Takeovers and Mergers.

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Who Does the Government Borrow From?

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One of the most common questions I hear when discussing the government debt levels is “who does the government borrow from?”, so in this blog post, I will be explaining how the government debt works in the United Kingdom.

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Cost of Living: The UK’s Silent Crisis

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The combination of the coronavirus pandemic, ongoing climate crisis, and most recently, the renewed Russian aggression against Ukraine, have resulted in a significant financial impact on our daily lives.

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5 Ways My Relationship with Money Has Changed

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In this post, I explore the five main ways that my relationship with money has changed since I have left University.

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The Economics of Ticket Touting

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How many times in the past have you decided that you are going to get tickets to an event, only to find that they are sold out immediately?

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Could We Thrive With Less Than a Five Day Working Week?

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There have been many advocates of, and studies into a shorter work week, but could a this be positive for our productivity, and wellbeing in the long term?

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The Barnett Formula: Scotland’s Gain, England’s Bane

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Among the most highlighted points when discussing the situation between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom is the existence of the divisive Barnett Formula.

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Charity: A Fallacy of Goodwill

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Despite the positive aims of charities, many are paying their top bosses incredible wages. In an industry which prides itself on benevolence, is this right?

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Quantitative Easing: Money Really Does Grow on Trees

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Quantitative Easing involves the expansion of the monetary base in an economy usually through the purchase of assets such as sovereign bonds.

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What’s the Deal with Negative Interest Rates?

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Why did the Swiss National Bank decide to implement the first ever negative interest rate, and what does it mean for savers with deposits of over 10m Swiss Francs?

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Hi, I'm Laithan! Thanks for stopping by! I am a Risk Management professional in the Investment Banking world. I love to write about Investments, Personal Finance, and Economics, and hope you find something here that interests you!

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