Pavlo Sheremeta

Many commentators emphasize the primary importance of institutions (e.g., the stock market and pension funds) for the growth of savings and investments. I would add to this list educational, medical, and cultural institutions that are as self-sufficient as possible, the successful operation of which in the civilized world requires our savings. And I am glad that after last year's Nobel Prize, society is keeping institutions in the focus of its attention.

Dear State! During the holidays, for the first time in military uniform, one could have limited oneself to "I serve the Ukrainian people!" But you, the State, on my 54th birthday three months ago, decided to have an honest, serious conversation with me about the fact that no matter what I do in life and with what productivity, you need me most of all now, for an indefinite period of time of enemy aggression, in the Defense Forces.

Singapore held a pompous and colorful parade to mark the 60th anniversary of its initially not very cherished, but now particularly successful independence. Most Ukrainian commentators believe that the main reason for this success is the firm hand of Lee Kuan Yew, the nation's founding father, particularly in rooting out corruption. This factor is certainly important in the context of the world's highest economic freedom.