O-7 | WHY NATIONS FAIL
WHY NATIONS FAIL Recently 3 economists (Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson) were awarded the Nobel Prize for their research into how the nature of institutions helps explain why some countries become rich and others remain poor. Interesting “stuff” for my Economics blog, so I decided to write a piece on it. The subject […]
O-7.1 | PAKIKO NASHON NAN TA FAYA?
PAKIKO NASHON NAN TA FAYA? Resientemente, 3 ekonomista (Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson i James Robinson) a haña Premio Nobèl pa nan investigashon kon karakter di institushonnan ta yuda splika dikon algun pais ta bira riku i otro ta keda pober. Un tema interesante di ekonomia, p’esei mi a disidí pa skirbi un artíkulo riba dje. […]
CG – 4 | GOVERNANCE AND DEEP DEMOCRACY
GOVERNANCE AND DEEP DEMOCRACY What is Deep democracy and why that is important in the context of good corporate governance? Deep Democracy is a concept that extends beyond the traditional understanding of democracy, focusing not only on majority rule but also on the inclusion of minority voices, differing perspectives, and unconscious dynamics in decision-making processes. […]
E-19 | Belastingen en Heffingen: De Basis van Democratie, Economie en Welvaart
E-19 | Belastingen en Heffingen: De Basis van Democratie, Economie en Welvaart Dit afgelopen jaar heeft het fiscaal beleid van onze Curaçaose Minister voor veel ophef gezorgd. Zonder verder te willen ingaan (in deze blog) over de effectiviteit en relevantie van zijn beleid, zou ik wel willen stilstaan bij het onderwerp: heffen van belastingen. Belastingen […]
F – 10 | IDENTITY THEFT
Identity Theft: Navigating the Digital Age with Caution and Prevention In an era where our personal and financial lives are increasingly online, identity theft has emerged as a significant threat. This malicious activity involves unauthorized individuals obtaining and using someone else’s personal information for fraud or deception, typically for economic gain. This blog delves into […]
E – 18.1 | HISTORIE VAN GELD
Ze zeggen: “Money makes the World go round”. “But what is money?”. Wat hebben we aan geld? Wat is haar bestaansrecht en functie? Waarom werken we zo hard voor geld? Daar ga ik in de komende 4 @ 5 blogs bij stil staan. Het verhaal is namelijk lang en ik vind het belangrijk om uitgebreid […]
CG-3 | BEHAVIORAL GOVERNANCE, WHAT REALLY HAPPENS IN GOVERNANCE
What is Behavioral Governance and why that is important in the context of good corporate governance? Behavioral Governance refers to the study and application of psychological and behavioral principles in the governance process, focusing on how human behaviors, biases, motivations, and decision-making patterns influence corporate governance structures and practices. Unlike traditional governance frameworks that often […]
F-9 | Corporate Fraud: The Case of International Investment Group (IIG) $93 Million Loan Scheme and the Girobank Curacao NV
Some bank failures in Curacao are the consequence of large-scale fraud schemes. A lot of people think they know what happened at Girobank Curacao NV., but they don’t. Among all the versions I have heard, the true story of what unfolded I have not heard clearly till this day. I have taken it upon myself […]
F-8 | UNVEILING FRAUD IN HEALTHCARE: NAVIGATING INSURANCE AND BILLING SCAMS
With the recent presentation of the Parliamentary Inquiry Report on the construction of the Hospital on Curacao, it only seemed fitting to write a blog on healthcare fraud. In the vast landscape of healthcare, where complex billing systems and multi-party insurance processes intertwine, opportunities for fraud are unfortunately abundant. According to the “Report to the […]
C-9: CHATTING WITH GPT: THE MORAL HIGHGROUND
Powerful tools should be used. After playing around with GPT for some time, I found that even though it still is not 100% accurate or complete, it is good enough to use seriously. It still is a good idea to double-check and compare its answers against literature, news, knowledge bases, etc. But it is good […]