October 2017

Should Britain Rely on China?

In opening this discussion, I would first like to draw upon and reference the case study of Abkhazia, a partially recognised state on the eastern coast of the Black Sea. The Economist reports that whilst Abkhazia is a major producer ... Read More »

October 26, 2017


Why is Starbucks Coffee so Expensive?

Why is Starbucks Coffee so Expensive?   A study was recently conducted whereby the cost of a cup of Starbucks coffee was measured across eight major tourist destinations across the world. Interestingly, but perhaps unsurprisingly, the cost per cup of coffee ... Read More »

October 17, 2017


FTSE vs NIKKEI

Discussion Topic: Find a chart of the FTSE index corresponding to the Nikkei chart discussed in the lecture.  Looking at the chart, and where we are today, what happens next?  If you had a portfolio to allocate between stocks and ... Read More »

October 11, 2017