Technology

Biodegradable Materials: A Commercial Breakthrough?

Biodegradable Materials: A Commercial Breakthrough?

Biodegradable materials research has moved from academic curiosity to a commercially strategic field. Companies across packaging, consumer goods, agri...

Economy

Dollarization in Ecuador: Effects on Credit, Inflation, and Investment

Dollarization in Ecuador: Effects on Credit, Inflation, and Investment

Ecuador adopted the United States dollar as its legal tender in 2000 following a severe banking and currency crisis. That pivotal decision removed exc...