Layman EconomicsinDataDrivenInvestorPhysics meets economics: The gravity equation in international tradeIn this post I introduce the concept of gravity in economics, which is similar to physics. I use some data visualisation of trade from…5 min read·Jul 14, 2021----
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Layman EconomicsUnemployment and the upcoming election in EcuadorEcuadorian election is three months away and candidates will put their efforts to convince voters, among other things, that jobs will be…5 min read·Nov 11, 2020----
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