Evidence & sources
Publications should identify the evidence supporting material claims, preferably through original statistical releases, primary documents and attributable research. References should link to the underlying source wherever practical.
Numerical claims require a clear unit, observation period and source. Data publication dates, retrieval dates, coverage and revisions should be recorded where they affect interpretation. Source attribution does not imply endorsement by the source institution.
Methods & uncertainty
Research should state its question, scope, method, assumptions and limitations. Commentary should distinguish evidence from interpretation and recommendation. Competing explanations and uncertainty should be acknowledged when the evidence leaves room for them.
Working papers and research notes describe their stage of development. A publication label does not imply peer review. This site’s analysis is general information. Decisions about specific financial situations require advice appropriate to those circumstances.
Independence & interests
Desmond Lamptey writes in an independent capacity and is the founder of InsightVector Consulting. Relevant commercial relationships, funding or other interests should be disclosed alongside affected publications. Commercial engagements and independent editorial analysis have distinct purposes.
Institutional affiliations, credentials, media appearances and achievements are included only when verified. Views are the author’s own.
Corrections & revisions
Readers may raise a concern through the contact page. Include the publication title, the passage concerned and supporting evidence. The concern should be assessed against the original sources and method.
Substantive corrections should be recorded on the publication with a revision date and an explanation of the change. If work is withdrawn, its distribution should cease while the source manuscript and an internal record of the reason are retained. A public withdrawal notice may be published when appropriate.
AI-assisted work
AI tools may assist with outlining, language editing, code and document organisation. The author remains responsible for source verification, reasoning and publication approval. Economic claims and references require human review before release.
Material AI assistance affecting an article’s analysis or presentation should be disclosed with that article. Confidential or restricted source material should only be processed with appropriate permission and controls.
Policy prepared 31 October 2026.