The impact of deglobalization on critical resource supply chains

Deglobalization is reshaping how nations access and manage critical resources. In this short piece, I explore what deglobalization means for critical resource supply chains and how global trade could evolve in coming years. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Overcoming barriers in factory construction in the near future

Factory construction faces several significant barriers that affect the pace and feasibility of new projects. Let’s take a brief look at these barriers and potential solutions. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Data Centers: balancing AI demand and sustainability

Is it possible to balance this growing AI demand with the pressing need for sustainable generation and consumption of electricity, or is achieving such a balance too much to ask? – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Is ‘sustained’ economic growth compatible with ‘sustainable’ economic growth?

The concepts of sustained economic growth and sustainable economic growth are often discussed in economic and environmental circles, but they are not always seen as compatible – and I do not think that they should be. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Monetary policy shifts in 2025: What’s next for central banks?

As we move into 2025, central banks around the world are navigating a complex economic landscape marked by easing inflation, persistent deflationary pressures, and regional economic disparities. How will they adapt monetary policy to tackle these issues? – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Car industry crunch: Crisis or transition

This article explores why the current car industry crunch is more of a transition opportunity than a sector crisis. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Europe’s challenge: How to sustain economic growth without sacrificing social equity

How can Europe achieve economic growth without sacrificing social equity on the altar of higher per capita income? – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Carbon Capture Storage – The new global challenge to fight CO2 emissions

As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has emerged as a critical technology in the fight against CO2 emissions. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Fear of new impaired loans returns in Europe

This article explores the recent history of impaired loans in Europe and the current concerns surrounding a potential new wave of NPLs. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Emerging Markets: The role of economic data in forecasting future growth

This article explores how economic data is utilized in forecasting growth, with specific examples from emerging markets in Asia and Africa. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek