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Investments and Business

The achaemenid Persian empire and its impact on early international commerce

Álvaro Sanz

1. The Achaemenid Persian Empire (c. 550–330 BCE)The Achaemenid Persian Empire created one of the earliest large-scale commercial systems spanning three continents. At its height, it stretched from the Indus…

Investments and Business

The 10 Largest Fortunes in History Adjusted for Inflation

Álvaro Sanz

Understanding Wealth Across CenturiesComparing fortunes across history requires adjusting for inflation and, more importantly, for relative economic scale. A billionaire today may hold immense purchasing power, but a ruler who…

Uruguay: CSR cases advancing renewables and inclusive quality jobs

Social Responsibility

The role of public policy and multilateral finance in shaping CSR outcomes in Uruguay’s renewable sector

Álvaro Sanz

Uruguay is widely cited as a model for rapid decarbonization of power supply: driven by a mix of hydropower, wind, biomass and solar, the country moved from a historically fossil-dependent…

Why is private credit attracting more institutional and retail capital?

Investments and Business

Why private credit is attracting more institutional and retail capital

Álvaro Sanz

Private credit refers to non-bank lending where capital is provided directly to companies, often through private funds, rather than through public debt markets or traditional banks. Over the past decade,…

Investments and Business

What business models perform best in a slower-growth environment?

Álvaro Sanz

A slower-growth environment is characterized by modest demand expansion, cautious consumer spending, tighter capital markets, and heightened competition for existing customers. These conditions often follow economic maturity, demographic shifts, higher…