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Amy Merrick
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Freelance Journalist, Freelance
Chicago
Beats
persuasion influence executive presentation skillsSales
Auto racing, lawn darts, horseshoes, youth soccer
Content
By Amy Merrick| The Englewood Review of Books@ A Feature Review ofAutocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the WorldAnne ApplebaumHardcover: Doubleday, 2024Buy Now: [ BookShop ] [ Amazon ] [ Kindle ] [ Audible ]Reviewed by Amy MerrickBeginning in the 1990s, politicians and investors justified their efforts to expand trade deals with China and the former U.S.S.R. by claiming that closer economic ties would inevitably spread liberal democracy.
By Amy Merrick| The Englewood Review of Books@ A Feature Review ofAutocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the WorldAnne ApplebaumHardcover: Doubleday, 2024Buy Now: [ BookShop ] [ Amazon ] [ Kindle ] [ Audible ]Reviewed by Amy MerrickBeginning in the 1990s, politicians and investors justified their efforts to expand trade deals with China and the former U.S.S.R. by claiming that closer economic ties would inevitably spread liberal democracy.
By Amy Merrick| chicagobooth.edu@ The microfinance site Kiva entices lenders with a promise that every dollar will go directly to the small business that the lender chooses. It’s a powerful strategy: people have funded more than $1.6 billion in loans through the site. As for raising money to administer the loans, Kiva makes that feel like an afterthought. Lenders are asked to tack on a donation to contribute to Kiva’s operating costs—and they’re welcome to decline.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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