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Explaining the recent tumble in US stocks
US equities have had a shaky start to 2018. Nathan McClelland explores some of the possible reasons for this volatility.
The deficit behind Australia’s ‘democratic deficit’
‘It’s just… I think… it runs so badly, you know’, says a student sitting a few rows behind me in my politics lecture. We have all been asked to vote on whether we are satisfied or not with the way democracy works in Australia, and close to three-quarters of the room voted for ‘not satisfied’. […]
Is it all Gucci for the future of luxury fashion?
Is this the beginning of the end for the largest luxury fashion houses? What can the likes of Gucci and Chanel do to fight back against the tide of fast fashion and e-commerce? Tingnan Li investigates.
The rise of aquaculture in Australia
Aquaculture is a fast-growing industry with the power to revolutionise the way humans obtain their seafood. Liam Zippel explores the benefits of this industry in Australia.
Trump’s trade ban: Ridiculous or rational?
With the world’s two largest economic powers hurtling towards a trade war after the US accused China of unfair trading practices, Thomas Goh delves into China’s trading practices to determine whether these accusations are justified.
(Mis)Behaviour: Economics and the academy’s great image problem
Sam Triantafillopoulos breaks down the disconnect between academic and real-world economics and suggests how we can bridge that gap.
Tech Disruption: How has the As-A-Service Business Model Impacted the Labour Market?
Due to the impact of globalisation many companies are outsourcing their IT departments in order to remain competitive. But how will this shift affect employees in the IT workforce? Callum Filshie explains.
Sticky business
Amy Pereira discusses the not-so-sweet side of the maple-syrup industry.
Going global: Why exporting services is key to Australia’s long-term growth
Lemia Bickalo discusses why exporting services is the key to Australia’s new road to prosperity.
The economics behind the ‘living wage’ debate
Australia has joined the global political trend towards greater wage regulation, with a recent campaign from the ACTU calling for a ‘living wage’. However, examining the predicted effects of such a change would reveal it to be based on misguided beliefs. Conor Yung explains.
Are pandas white elephants?
Pandas are the world’s most expensive animal to keep in captivity. Julia Pham discusses the reasons behind panda conservation and explains why everything isn’t so black and white.
Are things getting better?
How do twenty-first century problems stack up when viewed through a historical lens? Nick Henderson considers whether 200 years of context can change our perceptions.
Beauty products – is ‘natural’ really better than synthetic?
Are natural beauty products genuinely a healthier, environmentally and socially friendlier alternative? Thao-Mi Bui explores some of the hidden traps associated with the most recent pivot towards the natural health market.
Miracles in Wakanda
Mitchell Harvey shows how economics can ruin an otherwise excellent movie. Once again, economics reinvigorates its reputation as ‘the dismal science’.
Understanding the NRA
The National Rifle Association is arguably America’s most powerful – and most feared – lobby group. But why is the NRA so powerful? What does it do? Cassie Lew explores.
China is headed for breaking point – unless its institutions can change
Nick Henderson considers the impact of China’s political institutions on its future, and argues that Chinese growth in its current form is unsustainable.
Does Blockchain live up to the hype?
When celebrities such as Floyd Mayweather, Paris Hilton and DJ Khaled start promoting cryptocurrencies, it’s safe to say that the blockchain space has well and truly caught the public’s attention. But is much of this hype just hot air? Solomon explores.
Fairtrade Coffee: Does a coffee a day keep poverty away?
Many students would argue that coffee is the primary causal factor behind their success. Is it also the key to success for those in poverty? Thao-Mi Bui investigates.
A half-hearted defence of the pharmaceutical industry
Exorbitant drug pricing by Big Pharma is often viewed as exploitative and unfair to those who don’t have the support of insurance or government subsidies. Justin Liu sort-of explains why it might be a necessary evil.
Do sanctions work?
Amy Pereira investigates whether economic sanctions are effective, or just the foreign policy equivalent of the naughty corner.
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