
Why Are Online Purchases Being Returned More Often in Georgia – And What Does the Return Economy Reveal?
Online shopping in Georgia has seen rapid growth in recent years. Consumers are increasingly turning to e-commerce platforms for clothing, electronics, cosmetics, and other products. Alongside this trend, a less

Gen Z’s Real Estate Crisis in Developed Countries: What Are the Chances of Owning a Home?
In developed countries—from Toronto to Seoul—Gen Z is finding it increasingly difficult to become homeowners. Over the past decade, the likelihood of buying a home at a young age has

IT Sector in Georgia: Most In-Demand Roles and Workforce Trends
Georgia’s IT sector is growing steadily, but one of the key questions is understanding its internal structure — who exactly makes up the workforce, and which professional roles dominate? According

Global Tourism in 2024: Lessons (Un)Learned from the 2019 Overtourism Crisis
After COVID-19, global tourism rebounded faster than anticipated. Starting in 2023, many European destinations saw visitor numbers not just recover to 2019 levels, but exceed them. Cities like Paris, Barcelona,

Beer Inflation in Georgia: Rising Prices and Expanding Imports
In 2024, beer prices in Georgia surged by 18% compared to the previous year — a sharp contrast to the overall consumer price index, which increased by just 0.7% during

Why Are Women in Georgia Still Less Active in the Labor Market Than Men?
In the first quarter of 2025, labor force participation among women in Georgia stood at 44.4%, while for men it was 66.5% (Geostat, 2025). This means that out of every