Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs) in High-Interest Periods

In the world of finance, the dynamics of leveraged buyouts (LBOs) are constantly evolving. The role of LBOs becomes particularly intriguing in times of high-interest rates. This blog post aims to provide an analysis of the role of LBOs in a high-interest era, shedding light on the complex interplay of financial engineering, risk management, and … Read more

The Role of Behavioural Finance in Valuation

In the world of finance and investment, the traditional approach to company valuation has primarily relied on rational and efficient market assumptions. However, as we delve deeper into the intricate workings of financial markets, we discover that human behaviour plays a significant role in influencing stock prices and, consequently, company valuations. This blog post explores … Read more

Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus – Wittgenstein

Ludwig Wittgenstein’s “Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus” is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential works in the history of philosophy, particularly in the areas of logic and the philosophy of language. The work presents a highly original and systematic account of the limits of language, and the relationship between language, thought, and reality. One … Read more

The Depths of Being – Heidegger’s Metaphysics

The German philosopher Martin Heidegger is widely considered to be one of the most important and influential thinkers of the 20th century, and his contributions to the field of metaphysics are particularly noteworthy. In his seminal work “What is Metaphysics?”, Heidegger explores some of the most fundamental questions about the nature of being and existence. … Read more

Correlation does not imply Causation

As researchers, we are constantly seeking to understand the underlying causes of the phenomena we observe in the world around us. However, it’s not always as simple as it seems. In fact, one of the most fundamental principles in scientific inquiry is the idea that “correlation does not imply causation.” But what does this principle … Read more

Diminishing Returns

In our modern society, we often make use of the term exponential growth. However, it is commonly understood, that growth in most cases will not indefinitely continue to rise exponentially, but rather will be subject to constraints at some point, such as limited resources. These constraints could then, sooner or later, cause economic stagnation. For instance, the … Read more

Categorical Imperative

The Categorical Imperative is the central philosophical concept in the moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant. It is a way of evaluating motivations for actions and was introduced in his Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals in 1785. It is called “categorical”, because it denotes an absolute, unconditional requirement that must be obeyed in all circumstances, and therefore disconnects from any … Read more

Perfect is the Enemy of Good

“Perfect is the enemy of good” is an Aphorism attributed to Voltaire. It describes that Absolute perfection is impossible, and therefore striving towards such is inefficient. Once the point of diminishing returns is reached, further activity becomes increasingly inefficient. Voltaire Likewise Aristotle raises this thought in his principle of the Golden Mean: The Golden Mean describes the desirable middle between two extremes – one of excess and … Read more