No. 58, Mar.-Apr. 2026 Following the exploration in Part I of the historical interplay between religion, state, and economic life, this second part turns to the Eastern trajectories and, in particular, to the Iranian case as a revealing study. It concludes by returning to the central question: what truly makes a good life possible? More
No. 58, Mar.-Apr. 2026 What makes a good life – state institutions, religion, or money? In this first part, I will trace the deep historical entanglement between political power and religious authority, from Saint Augustine to Karl Marx and Max Weber, setting the stage for a contemporary reflection continued in Part II. More
No. 57, Jan.-Feb. 2026 The first thing we must understand is that the economy does not exist in isolation. It exists only in relation to society and, at the same time, is inevitably shaped by politics. Put differently, it is the social sphere that confers or withholds the mark of relevance upon economic activity. The economy’s mission is to provide the conditions for a good life. Its role is instrumental, never an end in itself. More
The independence of the central banks – mysterious or miraculous entities in the eyes of masses – is practically an inexhaustible topic for scholars-economists and political scientists, as well as for business-persons and policy-makers. Still, the ultimate bill-payer of all institutional settings and governance organizations is the consumer-citizen. For this character this bell (of the debate) tolls. More
The destiny of Piketty’s book was dictated by the subject he analyzed, the amount of ideology he reflected on and the style used to express his thoughts. In other words, Capital in the Twenty-First Century will find adherence and appreciation from all those who think, act and design their joys of life similar to its author. More
