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What is the Nash equilibrium and why does it matter? Decisions that are good for individuals can sometimes be terrible for groups

Here Comes the Brexit-Era British Economy in Hard Numbers Weaker demand, slower growth, faster inflation -- that’s the U.K. economy that the Bank of England sees in its crystal ball after the nation voted for Brexit. Now the first hard numbers are on the way.

IMF Steps Deeper Into Middle East Cauldron With Loan to Egypt The International Monetary Fund is stepping up lending in a region where economic reformers haven’t exactly had the most success.

This map shows every country’s major export A snapshot of exports around the world.

Japan launches $45bn stimulus package PM Shinzo Abe seeks to boost country’s struggling economy

Lebanon central bank pledges stability amid political paralysis Lebanon's central bank chief said he will ensure local banks comply with a U.S. law targeting Hezbollah's finances, weeks after a bomb attack at a major Lebanese lender that had begun closing accounts linked to the militant group.

Qatar and High Fashion Are a Good Fit The acquisition of European brands reflects the growing appetite for luxury goods in the Middle East.

Draghi Says ECB Is Ready to Respond to Any Brexit Turmoil Mario Draghi said the European Central Bank has plans in place in case this week’s U.K. referendum on European Union membership sparks turmoil that threatens the outlook for the euro region.

FDI in Iran soars with sanctions relief - FT.com The withdrawal of many economic and financial sanctions in Iran has reopened the county’s economy to a stream of new investments. Data from fDi Markets, an FT service that monitors cross-border greenfield investment, shows that before the lifting of

The Gulf States’ Expat Dividend The extraordinarily high proportion of foreign labor in the Gulf states is often considered problematic, because it threatens local cultures and national identities, holds down wages, and impedes the development of domestic skills and talent. But the Gulf States’ large foreign populations aren't jus...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-06-17/lebanon-seeks-utility-scale-solar-boom-to-secure-power-supplies

Lebanon Seeks Utility-Scale Solar Boom to Secure Power Supplies Lebanon plans to bulk up on renewable-energy assets beyond just rooftop solar in a move that could wean reliance on fossil fuels and avoid blackouts, according to a government agency.