Finance – Trade – Commerce – Nick Demos https://nick-demos.com Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:21:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 On Capital Attraction https://nick-demos.com/on-capital-attraction/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:21:03 +0000 https://nick-demos.com/?p=15701 Capital attraction refers to the methods, strategies, and economic policies used by everyone, by governments, municipalities, companies, corporations, private and public (listed companies) to draw investment capital from domestic and international sources. In this presentation we focus on how a listed company can identify, communicate, disclose, raise interest and attract capital globally. (Click here to…

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]]> Capital attraction refers to the methods, strategies, and economic policies used by everyone, by governments, municipalities, companies, corporations, private and public (listed companies) to draw investment capital from domestic and international sources.

In this presentation we focus on how a listed company can identify, communicate, disclose, raise interest and attract capital globally.

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]]> On Social Responsibility https://nick-demos.com/on-social-responsibility/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:18:05 +0000 https://nick-demos.com/?p=15694 Social responsibility is a moral and ethical framework proclaiming and affirming that individuals, groups, and organizations must act in ways that benefit society as a whole rather than causing harm to people and/or the environment. It requires balancing economic growth and personal or business goals with the welfare of the community and the natural ecosystem.…

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]]> Social responsibility is a moral and ethical framework proclaiming and affirming that individuals, groups, and organizations must act in ways that benefit society as a whole rather than causing harm to people and/or the environment.

It requires balancing economic growth and personal or business goals with the welfare of the community and the natural ecosystem.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating business model that helps a company stay accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the general public.

Instead of focusing only on making a profit, a company practicing CSR acts in ways that enhance—rather than degrade—society and the environment.

 

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]]> On Economics https://nick-demos.com/on-economics/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0000 https://nick-demos.com/?p=15688 Economics studies how individuals, businesses, governments, and societies manage scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants and needs. Economics deals with Scarcity (Limited resources), Opportunity Cost (The value of the next-best alternative you give up when making a decision), and Incentives (Rewards or punishments that influence how people and firms behave). Economics is examined as Microeconomics:…

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]]> Economics studies how individuals, businesses, governments, and societies manage scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants and needs. Economics deals with Scarcity (Limited resources), Opportunity Cost (The value of the next-best alternative you give up when making a decision), and Incentives (Rewards or punishments that influence how people and firms behave).

Economics is examined as Microeconomics: that analyzes individual and business decisions, such as how a single consumer picks a product or how a firm sets prices, and Macroeconomics that looks at the economy as a whole, tracking nationwide or global trends like gross domestic product (GDP), inflation, unemployment, and economic growth.

 

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]]> On Business Functions https://nick-demos.com/on-business-functions/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:58:45 +0000 https://nick-demos.com/?p=15676 The basic functions in a business and especially the real essence of Marketing is critical for the operations. Some hints about Marketing are…   (Click here to see more)

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]]> The basic functions in a business and especially the real essence of Marketing is critical for the operations.

Some hints about Marketing are…

 

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]]> On Accounting https://nick-demos.com/on-accounting/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:53:58 +0000 https://nick-demos.com/?p=15670 Understanding the basic Accounting formulas and mechanics is critical for everybody. Today most software programs take care of everything and our challange is to analyse the numbers, to compare and to interpret.   (Click here to see more)      

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]]> Understanding the basic Accounting formulas and mechanics is critical for everybody.

Today most software programs take care of everything and our challange is to analyse the numbers, to compare and to interpret.

 

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]]> On Global Debt https://nick-demos.com/on-global-debt/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:47:55 +0000 https://nick-demos.com/?p=15665 Three international bodies warn of risks of rising debt and soaring borrowing in major economies. IIF highlights challenges facing every small and big economy, especially the USA, France, UK and Japan, while OECD and IMF also voice global concerns. Global debt reached a record-high exceeding $365 trillion in the first half of 2026, from $315…

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]]> Three international bodies warn of risks of rising debt and soaring borrowing in major economies.

IIF highlights challenges facing every small and big economy, especially the USA, France, UK and Japan, while OECD and IMF also voice global concerns.

Global debt reached a record-high exceeding $365 trillion in the first half of 2026, from $315 trillion in 2025.

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]]> On Productivity and Efficiency https://nick-demos.com/on-productivity-and-efficiency/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:42:33 +0000 https://nick-demos.com/?p=15643 Why Productivity Matters •Economic Growth: Higher productivity allows an economy or business to produce more without needing a proportional increase in resources. •Living Standards: National productivity growth drives long-term wage increases and higher purchasing power, improving overall quality of life. •Profitability: For individual businesses, optimizing efficiency helps reduce operating costs and increase market competitiveness. Why…

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]]> Why Productivity Matters
•Economic Growth: Higher productivity allows an economy or business to produce more without needing a proportional increase in resources.
•Living Standards: National productivity growth drives long-term wage increases and higher purchasing power, improving overall quality of life.
•Profitability: For individual businesses, optimizing efficiency helps reduce operating costs and increase market competitiveness.

Why Efficiency Matters
•Cost Savings: Using fewer inputs directly lowers utility bills, production costs, and daily expenses for households and businesses.
•Reduced Waste: Streamlined processes and better resource allocation minimize tangible and intangible waste.
•Environmental Protection: Energy and resource efficiency lowers greenhouse gas emissions and decreases strain on local power grids and natural habitats.
•Better Performance: Eliminating unnecessary steps reduces burnout and lets people focus on high-value, meaningful tasks.

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]]> On Pressing Issues 2025 https://nick-demos.com/on-pressing-issues-2025/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:38:40 +0000 https://nick-demos.com/?p=15638 Aged Societies bring immediate Economic Challenges • Labor shortages: Fewer young workers enter the job market to replace retiring adults. • Financial strain: Public pension funds and health care systems face heavy budget pressures. • Care gaps: Families struggle to find enough caregivers for older family members. Not Trusting Institutions bring short-term and long-term effects…

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]]> Aged Societies bring immediate Economic Challenges
• Labor shortages: Fewer young workers enter the job market to replace retiring adults.
• Financial strain: Public pension funds and health care systems face heavy budget pressures.
• Care gaps: Families struggle to find enough caregivers for older family members.

Not Trusting Institutions bring short-term and long-term effects on Society
• Weakened Democracy: Low trust lowers civic participation and compliance with laws.
• Rise of Populism: Anti-establishment leaders use public frustration to gain power by painting systems as corrupt.
• Lower Cooperation: People pull back from collective goals, making it harder to solve major issues like climate change or public health emergencies.

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]]> ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΕΣ ΑΠΟΖΗΜΕΙΩΣΕΙΣ, ΧΡΕΟΣ και ΔΙΑΓΡΑΦΗ ΧΡΕΟΥΣ https://nick-demos.com/%ce%b3%ce%b5%cf%81%ce%bc%ce%b1%ce%bd%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%b5%cf%83-%ce%b1%cf%80%ce%bf%ce%b6%ce%b7%ce%bc%ce%b5%ce%b9%cf%89%cf%83%ce%b5%ce%b9%cf%83-%cf%87%cf%81%ce%b5%ce%bf%cf%83-%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%b9-%ce%b4/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:10:09 +0000 https://nick-demos.com/?p=15632 Το χρέος για μια χώρα είναι μια χρόνια αρρώστεια, που δεν αφήνει την οικονομία να ισσοροπήσει, εξελιχθεί και ισχυροποιηθεί. Το συνολικό χρέος αποτελείται απο τρία μέρη: 1) το χρέος της Κυβέρνησης 2) το χρέος των επιχειρήσεων και 3) το χρέος των νοικοκυριών Οπότε το συνολικό χρέος, για παράδειγμα της Ελλάδος, έχει ξεπεράσει τα 800 δις.…

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]]> Το χρέος για μια χώρα είναι μια χρόνια αρρώστεια, που δεν αφήνει την οικονομία να ισσοροπήσει, εξελιχθεί και ισχυροποιηθεί.
Το συνολικό χρέος αποτελείται απο τρία μέρη:
1) το χρέος της Κυβέρνησης
2) το χρέος των επιχειρήσεων και
3) το χρέος των νοικοκυριών
Οπότε το συνολικό χρέος, για παράδειγμα της Ελλάδος, έχει ξεπεράσει τα 800 δις. Θα πληρωθεί ποτέ και εάν ναι, ποιός θα το πληρώσει?

 

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]]> Government Policies and Markets https://nick-demos.com/government-policies-and-markets/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:29:58 +0000 https://nick-demos.com/?p=15617 Governments have a substantial and far-reaching influence on markets due to their ability to regulate everything from monetary policy and the currency to the rules and regulations that impact each industry. Governments influence markets through monetary and fiscal policies. Government interventions, such as bailouts, can stabilize failing economic sectors. In a truly free market, full…

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]]> Governments have a substantial and far-reaching influence on markets due to their ability to regulate everything from monetary policy and the currency to the rules and regulations that impact each industry.
Governments influence markets through monetary and fiscal policies.
Government interventions, such as bailouts, can stabilize failing economic sectors.
In a truly free market, full information is vital for efficiency, and there is no interference from the government.

 

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