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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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Nevin Lead Author: PwC Economy Alert on Nigeria's 2015 GDP

Nevin Lead Author: PwC Economy Alert on Nigeria’s 2015 GDP

Andrew was lead author on PwC’s March 10, 2016 Economy Alert: Nigeria 2015 GDP.   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.
Nevin Lead Author on PwC Paper: The Impact of Corruption on Nigeria

Nevin Lead Author on PwC Paper: The Impact of Corruption on Nigeria

Andrew was recently lead author on PwC’s paper on The Impact of Corruption on Nigeria. Download the paper here. 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 Quoted in The Economist: Corruption in Nigeria

Nevin Quoted in The Economist: Corruption in Nigeria

Andrew was lead author on an article cited recently in The Economist: The $20 billion dollar hole in Africa’s largest economy.   Photo: copyright Mike Blyth: 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...
Nevin Quoted in The Cable: Corruption in Nigeria

Nevin Quoted in The Cable: Corruption in Nigeria

Andrew was lead author on an article cited recently in The Cable: PwC: Anti-Graft Measures Can Triple Nigeria’s GDP to $2tr by 2030.  Download the complete paper here. Photo: copyright Mike Blyth: 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...
Sweden's 6-Hour Work Day

Sweden’s 6-Hour Work Day

Men lose their high aspirations as they lose their intellectual tastes, because they have not time or opportunity for indulging them… – John Stuart Mill Sweden envy. People trying to run other countries must feel like a younger sibling constantly being asked why can’t they be like the older one, who is richer, better looking,...
Andrew Interviewed on CNBC Africa: The Auto Industry in Lagos, Nigeria.

Andrew Interviewed on CNBC Africa: The Auto Industry in Lagos, Nigeria.

On Thursday, October 29th, Andrew was interviewed on CNBC Africa about Nigeria’s potential to become Africa’s automotive hub. See the interview here. See also the PwC report on this topic, for which Andrew, in his capacity as Chief Economist for PwC Nigeria, is lead author. The report is also referenced at thisdaylive.com; at punchng.com; and in The...
Nevin Lead Author on PwC Lagos, Nigeria Auto Industry Report

Nevin Lead Author on PwC Lagos, Nigeria Auto Industry Report

Andrew is lead author on a recent PwC report on the automobile industry in Lagos. Read the report here. He is pictured below on Thursday, October 29, 2015, at a seminar addressing viability and growth of that industry. Andrew is pictured with Chief Michael Ade-Ojo, Chairman of Toyota Nigeria Ltd.; Dr. Oseme Oigiagbe, Chairman of the Automobile Group...
Let's Eliminate Corporate Taxes!

Let’s Eliminate Corporate Taxes!

“Multinational corporations act and therefore should be taxed as single and unified firms. It is time for our leaders to be bold.” – Joseph Stiglitz Sitglitz says that the international tax system is broken.1)See Joseph Stiglitz quoted on CNN Money, June 2, 2015. Accessed September 20, 2015. And this is certainly true. Large corporations are massive...
PwC Blog Post on Revolutionizing Financial Services in Africa

PwC Blog Post on Revolutionizing Financial Services in Africa

Andrew recently authored a PwC blog post on revolutionizing financial services in Africa. Read it here:  Africa: Unleashing the Power of Innovations to Revolutionise Financial Services. Published September 22, 2015.   Photo: Keso S: 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...
The End of the Economic Model

The End of the Economic Model

“If something cannot go on forever, it will stop” – Herbert Stein’s Law The 2nd half of 2015 is proving to be remarkably challenging for the global economy.  Nevinomics has been struck by how many countries are finding out that the economic model that has sustained them for decades is running out of steam. But...
Andrew Interviewed on CNBC Africa: A New Economic Model for Africa/Nigeria

Andrew Interviewed on CNBC Africa: A New Economic Model for Africa/Nigeria

Andrew was recently interviewed on CNBC Africa – hear his ideas for a new economic model here.   Photo: NASA 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.
Social Limits to Growth – in Memory of Fred Hirsch I: Positional Goods

Social Limits to Growth – in Memory of Fred Hirsch I: Positional Goods

“There is lots that is new and good in this draft thesis… unfortunately, what is good isn’t new and what is new isn’t good …”     – Professor Stephen Marglin commenting on a draft of Andrew S. Nevin’s PhD thesis And some things that should not have been forgotten were lost. History became legend....