The global financial system has enormous influence on the day-to-day lives of billions, yet is shrouded in mystery and poorly understood. Through narrative-driven reporting, vivid storytelling, and perceptive analysis Michael Casey brings to light the distorted, dysfunctional global economic...

"Bitcoin became a buzzword overnight. A cyber-enigma with an enthusiastic following, it pops up in headlines and fuels endless media debate. You can apparently use it to buy anything from coffee to cars, yet few people seem to truly understand what it is. This raises the question: Why should...

In recent years, the number of mid-market private equity funds in emerging markets has declined. Portico undertook a survey to test some hypotheses for the supply-demand imbalance of capital in the mid-market segment, and to illuminate potential solutions. The report's overarching finding is...

Illinois relies on property taxes for much of the money needed to support its elementary and secondary schools. Wide variations in property values lead to considerable differences in what each school district spends per student. On several occasions reformers have unsuccessfully tried to change...