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Poland’s <i>Illegal</i> Natural Heritage
Society
Poland’s Illegal Natural Heritage
Last Tuesday, the minister said in the parliament that UNESCO “illegally” added the Polish Białowieża primeval forest to the World Heritage list (sic!). Luckily, Polish activists and the friends of the Białowieża forest from all over the world are still fighting.
Thou Shalt Not Forbid Voluntary Exchange
Economy
Thou Shalt Not Forbid Voluntary Exchange
This should be the first commandment of every regulator. Or at the very least, forbidding should not be their first step. All over the world, many governments which have imposed a ban on sharing economy do not respect this rule. They shoot first and ask questions later.
Tom the Cat, Chinese Poultry Houses, and Bad Money
Economy
Tom the Cat, Chinese Poultry Houses, and Bad Money
Many other Western entertainment producers have also found their new homes in Chinese industrial enterprises. The movie studio which produced the Dark Knight trilogy was bought by a real estate magnate from Beijing for $3.5 billion. Since 2015, up to 70% of acquisitions of gaming companies reportedly have a Chinese buyer.
National Currency Is Not Like a Bike Gear
Economy
National Currency Is Not Like a Bike Gear
For Poland, introducing euro is, strategically, a very important step. The discussion (so far only theoretical) is conducted in two areas. First, a political debate is devoted to the direction of our integration. There is, however, a second debate – a strictly economic one.
The Truth Behind Globalism and Why Americans Fear It
Politics
The Truth Behind Globalism and Why Americans Fear It
We love our country — it’s the best country in the world — but the idea of an overseeing government that isn’t ours makes us feel like there’s something infringing on our Americanness. How does something like that happen, what are we scared of, and how can you reach across the divide if it starts happening in your country?