Economy

Economy

Using Camera Drones to Manage the Global Water Crisis

The world is running out of drinking water! This is exacerbated by the increasing population levels, global warming, and the increasing pollution levels which are polluting the scarce water resources we currently have. How do we manage this crisis? How do we better utilize the water resources we currently have […]

Real estate

The Characteristics of a Perfect Estate Agent

A proficient who facilitates the dealings of the real estate is commonly known as an estate agent. Therefore, it is important that he should be open to all the latest events and news, including innovative marketing techniques or cutting-edge transformations that show impact on both buyers as well as sellers. […]

Loans

Secured vs. Unsecured Lending: The Key Considerations

The concept of consumer borrowing has been a hot topic since the Great Recession, particularly as irresponsible lending was considered to be one of the prime triggers of the sub-prime mortgage collapse in the US. We have seen the levels of consumer confidence and borrowing rise gradually as the global […]

Debt and credit

Economies Post Sub-prime Crisis

In 2007, the great subprime crisis happened in the US that was caused by high home prices and the resultant housing bubble loss and failure of the Alt A assets that were linked to the housing sector. The banking sector issued bonds, the credit default swaps and the Alt-A assets […]

Employment

Working as a Land Surveyor

Land surveyors are typically highly qualified specialists with a competitive salary to reflect their level of experience and competence. But what is day to day life like for people working as a land surveyor? It can depend on whether a deadline is coming up, or the nature of the project […]