Practical Economics to Build a Flourishing World

Purpose of Nevinomics

Purpose of Nevinomics

Nevinomics is a series of economic writings that explore the most fundamental issues in economics and societies in order to re-conceptualize old approaches to better express the relationship between economic theory and economic reality. The practical objective of Nevinomics is to suggest steps and policies to create better and more resilient economies...

In conditions of true uncertainty… the value of the individual… comes from the existence of real options.

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Andrew Interviewed on CNBC Africa: Analysts expect Nigeria's GDP to contract by 2 %

Andrew Interviewed on CNBC Africa: Analysts expect Nigeria’s GDP to contract by 2 %

Andrew was interviewed recently on CNBC Africa: hear his views on the 2nd quarter GDP figures for Nigeria here.   Photo: James Malone. Flickr Creative Commons License. Although this is Andrew’s private blog, most “Press and Events” postings relate to his work with PwC, which is instrumental in developing his thinking for the blog.
Canada's Index of Wellbeing: A Good Start

Canada’s Index of Wellbeing: A Good Start

… there is no country and no people, I think, who can look forward to the age of leisure and of abundance without a dread. For we have been trained too long to strive and not to enjoy. It is a fearful problem for the ordinary person, with no special talents, to occupy himself, especially...
Andrew Interviewed on Channels TV's Business Morning: Contributory Pension Scheme in Focus

Andrew Interviewed on Channels TV’s Business Morning: Contributory Pension Scheme in Focus

Andrew was interviewed on Friday, August 19, 2016 on Channels Television’s Business Morning. Channels has been voted Nigeria’s Number 1 network 10 times. See the interview here, beginning at at 5:03.   Photo: 401(K) 2012. Flickr Creative Commons License.
The Vancouver Tax – A Step in the Right Direction

The Vancouver Tax – A Step in the Right Direction

Bubbles have quite a few things in common, but housing bubbles have a spectacular thing in common, and that is every one of them is considered unique and different.   Jeremy Grantham     I don’t know if the new 15% tax on foreigners buying property in Vancouver will have the desired effect. But Nevinomics...
Nevin Contributing Author to August 2016 Edition of Financial Focus: Journal of Financial Services in Nigeria

Nevin Contributing Author to August 2016 Edition of Financial Focus: Journal of Financial Services in Nigeria

Andrew recently published “What next for Nigeria’s Economy? Navigating the Rocky Road Ahead” in PwC’s Financial Focus: Journal of Financial Services in Nigeria. Download the full edition here.   Photo: JBDodane. Flickr Creative Commons License. Although this is Andrew’s private blog, most “Press and Events” postings relate to his work with PwC, which is instrumental in...
Nevin Lead Author on PwC Paper Discussed in Business Day Online

Nevin Lead Author on PwC Paper Discussed in Business Day Online

Business Day Online has published an article discussing the usefulness of a PwC Paper on which Andrew was lead author: Seizing the Opportunity: An economic assessment of key sectors of opportunity for UK business in Nigeria is the topic of the article, Uk Partners PwC to Boost Trade with Nigeria Post-Brexit. Read the Business Day Online Article...
Nevin Lead Author: PwC Economy Alert on Brexit

Nevin Lead Author: PwC Economy Alert on Brexit

Andrew was lead author on PwC’s recent Economy Alert: Brexit Uncertainty: What Implications for Nigeria?   Photo: Mick Baker (rooster): Flickr Creative Commons License. Although this is Andrew’s private blog, most “Press and Events” postings relate to his work with PwC, which is instrumental in developing his thinking for the blog.
Panel Discussion on CNBC Africa: Repositioning Africa's Giants for Growth

Panel Discussion on CNBC Africa: Repositioning Africa’s Giants for Growth

Andrew recently participated in a panel discussion about repositioning Nigeria and South Africa for growth. See the June 29, 2016 discussion here.   Photo: Chris Eason. Johannesburg City hall. Flickr Creative Commons License. Although this is Andrew’s private blog, most “Press and Events” postings relate to his work with PwC, which is instrumental in developing...
Nevin Lead Author: PwC Economy Alert on Nigerian Foreign Exchange Policy

Nevin Lead Author: PwC Economy Alert on Nigerian Foreign Exchange Policy

Andrew was lead author on PwC’s June, 2016 Economy Alert: Naira Floats in New Foreign Exchange Policy.   Photo: Enrique Mendizabal. Flickr Creative Commons License. Although this is Andrew’s private blog, most “Press and Events” postings relate to his work with PwC, which is instrumental in developing his thinking for the blog.
Andrew Interviewed on CNBC Africa: World Bank Cuts Global Growth Forecast to 2.4%

Andrew Interviewed on CNBC Africa: World Bank Cuts Global Growth Forecast to 2.4%

Andrew interviewed on CNBC Africa about slowing global growth and its effects on Nigeria. Watch it here.   Photo: Creative Commons: Deborah W. Campos. Flickr Creative Commons Licence. Although this is Andrew’s private blog, most “Press and Events” postings relate to his work with PwC, which is instrumental in developing his thinking for the blog.
Nevin Lead Author: PwC Economy Alert on Nigeria's Trade Balance

Nevin Lead Author: PwC Economy Alert on Nigeria’s Trade Balance

Andrew was lead author on PwC’s June 3, 2016 Economy Alert: Nigeria’s Trade Balance Swings to a Deficit.   Photo: US Department of Agriculture. Flickr Creative Commons License. Although this is Andrew’s private blog, most “Press and Events” postings relate to his work with PwC, which is instrumental in developing his thinking for the blog.
Nevin Lead Author: PwC Economy Alert on Nigeria's GDP 2016

Nevin Lead Author: PwC Economy Alert on Nigeria’s GDP 2016

Andrew was lead author of PwC’s May 25, 2016 Economy Alert: Nigeria 2016 Q1 GDP: Economy contracts to -0.36%y/y.   Photo: World Bank Photo Collection. Flickr Creative Commons License. Although this is Andrew’s private blog, most “Press and Events” postings relate to his work with PwC, which is instrumental in developing his thinking for the blog.