Trust in financial markets
In this edition of the horizons, we focus on the relationship between economic policies and trust in the financial markets. Our center of attention lies on the similarity and differences…
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The ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war
In this edition of the Horizons, we pay attention to the course of the war in Ukraine. We indicate how the conflict arose and how it is escalating. In addition,…
AI: revolution or augmentation?
In this edition of the Horizons, we discuss what role artificial intelligence will play in the transition to sustainability. Meanwhile, as investments and development ramp up, AI is rapidly advancing…
Dealing with inflation
Rising inflation is one of the most vexing issues for consumers, economists and policy makers and is increasing the risk of recession. In this edition of the Horizons, we focus…
What is next for social media?
The social media landscape is getting more and more fragmented. Traditional platforms are under increasing pressure from governments, competitors and new generations of users. Meanwhile, the future of social media…
Chinese tech developments
Technology competition from China is mounting. Some of the rivalry is still at an early stage, but in other fields China is already ahead. For instance, China is frontrunner in…
Is the music industry hitting the right notes?
From vinyl to CDs and from digital downloads to streaming: music has seen its share of disruptions. The advent of streaming has resulted in a booming industry, but some of…
New shopping experiences
Social commerce allows consumers to purchase a desired product directly on the platform or social media app where they learned about it. While thriving in China, consumers in western countries…
Crypto: hype or innovation?
The current bitcoin crash is - again - raising questions about the crypto revolution. What kind of bubble are we witnessing, a purely speculative bubble, or will the underlying blockchain…
A regionalized world
With G7 countries adding more sanctions and the NATO committing to support Ukraine for as long as necessary, it appears as if the world stands united against Russia. This picture,…