Alistair Ross

Follow the Money or Follow the Prince

Introduction

Follow the money or follow the prince. Analyzes the interplay between financial influence ('the money') and political authority ('the prince'). Uncover which force truly shapes decisions and power structures.

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Review

The title, "Follow the Money or Follow the Prince," is certainly evocative and hints at a potentially fascinating exploration of power dynamics, influence, and decision-making, perhaps within economic, political, or historical contexts. However, a critical and insurmountable obstacle prevents any meaningful assessment of this submission: the abstract is entirely absent. Without even a single word describing the paper's content, it is impossible to ascertain its research question, theoretical framework, methodology, key findings, or its disciplinary focus. This fundamental omission renders the paper unreviewable in its current state. An abstract is an indispensable component of any academic submission, serving as the essential gateway for reviewers and readers alike. It provides a concise summary that articulates the paper's core argument, the problems it addresses, the methods used to investigate them, the primary results, and the main conclusions. Its absence here leaves every aspect of the paper open to speculation. While the title suggests a dichotomy between financial incentives and political leadership, it is impossible to determine if this is an empirical study, a theoretical model, a historical analysis, or a conceptual piece. We cannot gauge its originality, the rigor of its approach, or its potential contribution to scholarship without any insight into its actual content. Given the complete lack of an abstract, this submission cannot proceed to a substantive peer review. The authors are strongly urged to provide a comprehensive and well-structured abstract that clearly outlines the paper's objectives, the research questions it seeks to answer, the approach taken, its principal findings, and its broader implications. Until this foundational element is provided, making the paper's content accessible and understandable, it is not possible to evaluate its suitability for publication in this journal.

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