Hypervestments is the hedge fund in 'Discounted ... By a Lightning Strike!' at which main character Kaylon works. Located in La Défense, Paris, it has a formidable reputation for beating the market consistently. So much so, that its team discovers several anomalies in the current economic system, which dates back to the Cold War. As maybe well known among most readers, the Cold War was a struggle between roughly two camps: Communist and Liberal Capitalist. The end result of this conflict, which was not always as non-violent as history books suggest, was a victory of the Liberal Capitalist framework against Communism. It also led to the Unipolar World Order with the US as a global ‘policeman’. A comprehensive writing on this topic can be found in an article of the New Yorker on Francis Fukuyama.

Today we celebrate the end of a brutal conflict on our continent. After the liberation from Nazi occupation, we have enjoyed 80 years of freedom. Moreover, it is a restoration of a longer tradition of freedom that already existed. In 1215, more than 800 years ago, a new tradition was born - or rather - rediscovered: That man shall be bound by rule of law.

Before diving into the details, let us consider what Imperativo Caligula is.

What is Eurasianism?

Livraria Lello is a hidden gem at the heart of the old city centre of Porto, my favourite city. Located near the Torres dos Clerigos, it captures the imagination of author and reader alike. The well-decorated building at the Rua das Carmelitas 144, where the store is located, dates from 1906. It was designed by engineer Francisco Xavier Esteves in Neo-Gothic style. Although limited in size, visiting the building is a sublime experience, attracting about 3500 visitors per day as I have been told. The store covers a range of authors, both Portuguese and foreign ones, mostly classical. Several names that caught my attention are William Shakespeare, George Orwell and Miguel de Cervantes. Besides being a visitor for the second time, this occasion was an excellent opportunity to share my own book, 'Discounted ... By a Lightning Strike!', which is in itself a celebration of continental Europe, its economics, history and beauty (and a female character from Porto). You can find a photo report of the store below, highly recommended to visit this place!More on economics and Porto coming soon ...

First let’s start with what Calibrated Capitalism is not

Counterfeit is a term with a negative connotation, and for good reasons. Without authenticity, the concept of trust is at stake, and that definitely rings true in economics. Luckily, there are several details that help you verify whether paper money is real or not, so that you can conduct transactions with confidence.