Posts Tagged with: Economics (3)

Why Flight Tickets in Africa Are So Expensive, From First Principles

When you search for a flight between two African cities, the result can look wrong: a neighboring capital costs more than a trip to Europe, the cheapest option connects through...

Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda Ban Cash Bouquets

As Valentine's Day approaches, lovers across East Africa will have to rethink their gift ideas as Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda have all taken a firm stance against the popular trend...

The Titans of Sound: Inside the Big Three Music Labels

The global music industry is effectively an oligopoly. While it may seem like there are thousands of record labels out there, the vast majority of commercial music—estimates often cite over...