Kyle C. Garrison, Author at Survey deem

Placebo and nocebo: the power of expectation in health

Expectations shape physiology. The terms placebo and nocebo capture the positive and negative consequences of those expectations. A placebo effect occurs when a beneficial health change follows an inert treatment…

Why the energy transition moves at different speeds across countries

International

How countries achieve different energy transition speeds

Kyle C. Garrison

The transition from fossil fuels to low‑carbon energy systems is neither guaranteed nor consistent, as each nation advances at its own pace due to a multifaceted blend of economics, institutions,…

What strategies help diversify portfolios without sacrificing expected returns?

Investments and Business

Smart diversification: keeping expected returns intact

Kyle C. Garrison

Diversification aims to reduce risk by spreading investments across different assets, sectors, and strategies. The common concern is that adding more holdings can dilute returns. However, when diversification is executed…

How are cloud cost optimizations affecting software margins and valuations?

Investments and Business

Cloud cost optimization’s role in software margins and valuations

Kyle C. Garrison

Cloud cost optimization describes the deliberate process of cutting and managing expenses tied to cloud infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and managed services. As software companies grow, particularly those offering…

What role do managed futures play in modern diversification?

Investments and Business

Exploring the impact of managed futures on diversification

Kyle C. Garrison

Managed futures refer to investment strategies that buy and sell futures contracts across worldwide markets such as equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. These approaches are usually overseen by professional…

What central banks can do when shocks come from outside

International

What central banks do when shocks originate externally

Kyle C. Garrison

External shocks—ranging from commodity-price spikes, wars, and pandemics to foreign monetary tightening and sudden stops of capital—pose immediate and diverse challenges for central banks. The appropriate response depends on the…

Islandia: RSE energética que promueve transición limpia y bienestar comunitario

International

What influences energy prices in global markets?

Kyle C. Garrison

Understanding how energy prices are determined involves tracing a web of interconnected markets, physical flows and policy tools. Prices arise from the balance of supply and demand, yet they are…

Monterrey, in Mexico: Why nearshoring decisions hinge on suppliers, talent, and infrastructure

Economy

Monterrey, Mexico: nearshoring’s critical factors – suppliers, talent, infrastructure

Kyle C. Garrison

Monterrey, Mexico, stands as a major manufacturing and logistics hub positioned where North American supply routes meet Mexico’s industrial core, and as firms consider nearshoring—relocating production closer to end markets…

United States: How investors assess market size, competition, and regulatory exposure before expansion

Economy

US expansion strategy: investors’ approach to market size, competition, and regulatory factors

Kyle C. Garrison

Expanding into the United States is attractive because of its large consumer base, high GDP per capita, deep capital markets, and strong innovation ecosystems. At the same time the U.S.…