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Business & Economics

David Lingelbach and Valentina Rodríguez Guerra on “The Oligarchs’ Grip”

How have oligarchs become so powerful? Are they exclusively men? Is there anything “good” about them? And what is it like to sit across from one for an interview? Join David Lingelbach and Valentina Rodríguez Guerra in our latest book talk as we delve into the enigma of oligarchs and their global influence.

David Lingelbach, Valentina Rodríguez Guerra | 22.11.2023

Business & Economics

How to Be an Oligarch

Oligarchs effortlessly blend wealth and power, but the question lingers: how did these enigmatic figures come to dominate our world? Upon closer inspection, their secret recipe can be distilled into four key strategies.

David Lingelbach, Valentina Rodríguez Guerra | 16.11.2023

Business & Economics

“Money Has Always Been an Enigma”: An Interview with Samuel A. Chambers

To understand the nature of money, we need to put aside conventional textbook knowledge and rethink our assumptions about the topic, says political economist Samuel A. Chambers. We spoke with him about the intricacies of this everyday phenomenon that tends to slip through our fingers just when we think we’ve got it all figured out.

Samuel A. Chambers, Patricia Trutescu | 04.10.2023

Academia & Publishing

How the Ban on Affirmative Action Affects Black Librarianship

The US Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action marks a significant setback on the path towards social justice. Moreover, it reflects over a century of bias against Black librarians. To ensure equitable opportunities it is crucial to recognize this legacy of institutional harm.

Ana Ndumu, Shauntee Burns-Simpson, Marlena Okechukwu | 02.08.2023

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