Investments

I write about my investor experience by investing in dividend-paying stocks, options trading, cryptocurrencies, peer-to-peer lending, stock IPO's and more. Currently on the road to save 1 million dollars by 2045.  Check out my freemium newsletter for investing with covered calls

 

Ukraine vs Poland: A Comparison of GDP and Economic Development (2012)

| 4 views

Both Ukraine and Poland have experienced significant changes in their economies since the collapse of the Soviet Union. While both countries were part of the Iron Curtain and had similar population sizes, their economic growth followed different paths. In 1990, Ukraine had a higher GDP and GDP per capita compared to Poland. However, over the past two decades, Poland's economy has grown faster, with its GDP and GDP per capita reaching 489.8 billion USD and 12.707 thousand USD respectively in…


Ilham Aliyev's Re-Election in 2013: A Look Back on Azerbaijan's Presidential Elections

| 0 views

The 2013 Presidential elections in Azerbaijan saw the re-election of incumbent President Ilham Aliyev, who secured 84.72% of the vote, according to the Central Election Commission. President Aliyev's victory was widely expected. In the years since the 2013 Presidential elections, President Aliyev has continued to lead Azerbaijan, consolidating his power and pursuing a number of major reforms aimed at modernizing the country and strengthening its economy. During his presidency, Azerbaijan has…


Top 20 Largest Economies in the World by GDP Nominal

| 18 views

The global economy is a complex and dynamic system that is constantly changing. In order to get a better understanding of the world's top economies, it is important to take a look at the latest data and trends. In this article, we will explore the top 20 largest economies in the world by GDP nominal in 2019 and analyze the GDP per capita in the top 10 largest countries by GDP. According to the World Bank, the top 20 largest economies in the world by GDP nominal in 2019 are as follows: United…


Azerbaijan's $3 Billion Azerbaijan Tower: The Crown Jewel of the Khazar Islands

| 67 views

The construction of the Azerbaijan Tower and the Khazar Islands, a $100 billion city of 41 artificial islands in the Caspian Sea, was first planned to begin in 2015 and be completed by 2025. There is no recent update on the status of the project and whether it has been initiated or not. It's possible that the project has been postponed or even canceled due to various reasons such as funding, economic conditions, or other considerations. It's recommended to check with local sources for the most…


Azerbaijan vs UAE: Comparing the Oil-rich Countries' GDP and Living Standards

| 8 views

Have you read the recent article on NYTimes about Azerbaijan's ambitious plan to become famous? Azerbaijan, like UAE, is an oil-rich country with aspirations for growth and development. In this post, we will compare the GDP and living standards of Azerbaijan and UAE to see how they compare. Using data from the World Bank, we can see that in 2011, the GDP of Azerbaijan was 63.4 billion USD while the GDP of UAE was 360.2 billion USD. The GDP per capita in Azerbaijan was 6.911 thousand USD and…


The State of Ukraine's Economy: A Look Since the Collapse of the Soviet Union

| 1 views

Ukraine, a country once considered as an integral part of the Soviet Union, has had a checkered economic history since its independence. Despite being one of the largest economies in Eastern Europe, Ukraine's GDP per capita has always lagged behind Russia, which has been three-four times better in terms of GDP terms per capita. The recent announcement by the World Bank that the forecast for Ukraine's GDP has been cut down to zero this year (2013) has only added to the country's economic woes…


A Look at the 2013 GDP Forecasts for Baltic States and Caucasus

| 2 views

t is fascinating to compare the economic growth of the Baltic states and Caucasus regions and make predictions on their future growth. The competition between these two regions to achieve a GDP of 100 billion USD is intense. In 2012, the total GDP of the Baltic states was 92.47 billion USD, while that of the Caucasus was 92.94 billion USD, with the latter leading by just 47 million USD. With 2013 already underway, it is interesting to take a look at the forecasts for each country and make…


Comparing the Economy of Nordic Countries: 2012 GDP and Per Capita Results

| 2 views

The Nordic region, consisting of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, is known for its high standard of living and robust economies. In 2012, these countries combined had a total GDP of 1.603 trillion USD, which is a significant number compared to other regions such as the Baltic states or the Caucasus. When looking at the GDP of each country, Sweden had the highest with 525.7 billion USD, followed by Norway with 499.7 billion USD, Denmark with 314.2 billion USD, Finland with 250…


Baltic States vs Caucasus Region: A Comparison of GDP in 2012

| 3 views

The Baltic states and Caucasus region both have unique economic landscapes that make for an interesting comparison. Let's start by looking at the GDP in each of the six countries in 2012. Azerbaijan was the wealthiest country with 67.2 billion USD, followed by Lithuania with 42.25 billion USD, Latvia with 28.37 billion USD, Estonia with 21.85 billion USD, Georgia with 15.83 billion USD, and Armenia with 9.91 billion USD. It's interesting to see that Azerbaijan was the clear winner when…