In the wake of COVID-19 and the economic shockwaves it has sent throughout the world, Italy has released a series of fiscal relief packages to sustain its economy. The first emergency decree, titled Cura Italia (“Heal Italy”), focused on national … Continue reading →

Last week we touched upon the definition of “social capital” in class, particularly as it relates to INGOs.  To refresh our memories, here is the Wikipedia definition: “Social capital is the effective functioning of social groups through interpersonal relationships, a … Continue reading →

In 2018, global art sales reached $67.4 billion. Auction houses were responsible for over $29 billion of those sales, and an untraceable dollar amount is attributable to artworks sold through galleries doing business in the secondary market. The auction and … Continue reading →

Money talks.  But if it could – if it really, really could – what would it say? Well, the U.S. dollar would probably say something like, “Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it … Continue reading →