James Carter

James Carter covers business and financial news for Economic Pulse.

🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 2026 — The Microstate Where a Prince Still Rules, and Business Thrives

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Liechtenstein operates a unique tripartite political system blending absolute monarchy, representative democracy, and direct democracy, with the reigning prince wielding extensive powers across all three branches of government. – Despite its tiny size and lack of published macroeconomic … Read more

🇯🇲 Jamaica 2026 — Island Paradox: Tourism Gold vs. Economic Grit

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Jamaica’s economy remains heavily dependent on tourism and remittances, creating both opportunity and vulnerability to global shocks. – The country operates as a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy, with King Charles III as head of state, providing political … Read more

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 2026 — A Nation in Transition, Searching for Stability

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Burkina Faso operates under a semi-presidential system established by its 1991 constitution, with presidential term limits reduced to five years and a maximum of two terms following a 2000 amendment – The country’s economic data remains opaque, with … Read more

🇬🇭 Ghana at a Crossroads — Democracy Matures as Economic Transformation Stalls

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Ghana’s democratic system remains one of Africa’s most stable, with power alternating between two dominant parties since the return to civilian rule in 1993 – The economy is anchored by a mix of financial services, aviation, and basic … Read more

🇧🇯 Benin 2026 — Democracy Under Pressure, Economy in the Shadows

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Benin’s political system remains a formal multiparty democracy, but judicial independence has been “gradually hollowed out” under President Talon, raising concerns about democratic backsliding in a region watching closely. – The country’s economic profile is largely opaque in … Read more

🇧🇹 Bhutan 2026 — The Kingdom That Measures Progress in Happiness

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Bhutan remains one of the world’s most enigmatic economies, prioritizing Gross National Happiness over GDP growth — a philosophy that shapes every policy decision. – The country’s democratic transition in 2008, classified as an electoral democracy by V-Dem … Read more

🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 2026 — Africa’s Democratic Beacon Navigates Choppy Economic Waters

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Cabo Verde ranks as one of Africa’s most democratic nations, tied for second place with Mauritius and South Africa in the 2026 V-Dem Democracy indices, placing 40th globally for electoral democracy. – The archipelago nation operates under a … Read more

🇼🇸 Samoa 2026 — The Pacific Island Nation Charting Its Own Course Between Tradition and Modernity

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Samoa’s political system represents a unique fusion of British parliamentary democracy and indigenous Samoan customs, creating a governance model unlike any other in the Pacific. – The country’s economic data remains largely opaque to international observers, with the … Read more

🇿🇲 Zambia 2026 — Copper, Crisis, and the Quest for Economic Balance

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Zambia operates as a presidential representative democratic republic, with executive power concentrated in the presidency and legislative authority shared with parliament, creating a political framework that shapes all economic decision-making. – The country’s economic backbone remains tied to … Read more

🇰🇲 Comoros 2026 — The Island Nation Navigating Federalism, Fragility, and Flight

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Comoros operates as a federal presidential republic under a 2001 constitution, but its political history includes recent transitions from military rule, creating a complex governance environment. – The country’s economy is heavily reliant on a small number of … Read more