Bernard Wasow

Bernard Wasow is Mexico based and a former professor of economics at New York University.

The School of Hard Energy Knocks

Which countries make the grade when it comes to energy efficiency — and which earn failing marks?

Read more »

Dateline Kenya: Democracy as a Nation Breaker?

Has the West’s insistence on democracy contributed to the current turmoil in Kenya?

Read more »

U.S. Immigration Reform: It’s Cheaper to Keep Her

When it comes to immigration reform, why has the U.S. Congress decided to stay with the status quo?

Read more »

Out of Africa, Once More

Why will those least responsible for global warming be forced to migrate because of climate change?

Read more »

Airline Ticket Taxes and Development Aid

Is this new idea just a gimmick — or a case of real European leadership?

Read more »

Shaping African Prosperity

Why will the G8’s aid go to waste unless Africa helps secure its own future?

Read more »

Greasing Palms: Corruption in Mexico

What effect does corruption have on Mexico’s ability to lure important foreign investment?

Read more »

The Streets of Nairobi

How is telecommunications shaping Nairobi's economy and consumer culture?

Read more »

The Downsizing of the Dollar in Oil Prices

How are oil prices impacting the value of the dollar in relation to other foreign currencies?

Read more »

Broadband Backlash?

What jobs will we see in developing countries in the future?

Read more »