SYNOPSIS Author Steven Levitt, working with journalist Stephen Dubner, shows how economic theories can be used to analyze social issues. Each of the six essays explores a different theory or social issue, from cheating by sumo wrestlers to the economic organization of drug gangs. Along the way it addresses a series of questions such asContinue reading "Freakonomics"

In our factory clients here in South East Asia, automation is on everybody's mind. Higher productivity, lower HR cost base, no unions and a sense of simplicity is an obvious driver for any factory owner. The drive towards higher margins is a constant concerns for owners and there are only a few places left inContinue reading "Automation"

Given all the talk, images and videos circulating on the internet about the Catalan referendum, the 'Hay Derecho' blog published, prior to the now-infamous date, a long read on the political background, historical perspective and legality of the consultation. It is certainly worth a read. The Catalan Problem for Dummies by Hay Derecho and alsoContinue reading "El Procès"