By Emmanuel K. GADASU In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the IT sector has been a driving force behind global advancements. However, the rapid pace of technological change has not only brought about innovation but has also led to shifts in the job market, resulting in job losses in the...
By Nii ARMAH In his magisterial account ‘‘an inquiry into nature and the causes of wealth of nations,’’ Adam Smith (1776) the Scottish economist and philosopher, postulated that the biggest resource of an organisation and by large a country is its human resource. His assertion is as poignant today...
– Emerging support for optimal reserve ratio (gold reserve / foreign reserve) By Kofi ARKAAH In 2017, I called for the Bank of Ghana (“BoG”) to grow its Gold Reserve as a percentage of its Foreign Reserve from 7.7%, to 30% (+/- 3%) at that time, in tandem with its inflation...
By Samuel AGYEMANG-PREMPEH Securing a job interview marks the initial stride toward your career aspirations, but mastering the art of interviewing is essential for securing the job you desire. Interviews serve as a crucial platform for the recruitment team to assess your competency objectively. They offer interviewers the chance to...
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey OBU Tom Brown I am not a fan of Tom Brown, but after tasting Yommy’s Tom brown, it has become my breakfast meal. What is Tom brown? Tom Brown is a locally made meal that is usually used to wean babies.  The name ‘Tom brown' is a generic...
In the ever-evolving landscape of personal finance, a new gospel is emerging. One that preaches the transformative power of financial empowerment. ‘Financial Evangelism’ is not just a book; it is a clarion call to action, a roadmap to liberation, and a testament to the extraordinary potential that resides within...
Introduction: Argument on Bernard Avle’s Temperament During one of my training sessions, I had a presentation slide with nine present-day figures. After we finished talking about the advantages and disadvantages of the choleric, melancholic, sanguine, and phlegmatic temperaments, participants were asked to identify which temperament was their dominant. Among the figures...
By Dani RODRIK The most pressing economic problems of our time require pragmatic remedies closely tailored to context In recent decades, mainstream economics has become closely associated with a particular set of policies labeled “neoliberalism.” The neoliberal policy paradigm favors expanding the scope of markets (including global markets) and restricting the...
By Karl P. SAUVANT Every country is eager to attract foreign direct investment – and for good reason. FDI facilitates capital inflows, creates jobs, drives skills development, and facilitates technology transfers, accelerating economic growth and enabling recipient countries to access global markets. But global competition for FDI is fierce. To attract...
By E. N. Kwame NKRUMAH (Dr) & David ALEMZERO (Dr) While ostensibly rooted in environmental concerns, the recent introduction of a Vehicle and industrial Emission levy in Ghana has ignited a profound and nuanced debate within the socio-political landscape. Critics argue that the hurried implementation of the levy raises questions...