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Do grades really matter?
Should you focus on getting good grades at the expense of all else? Ronald Poon investigates.
Is gold a “safe haven” asset amid the coronavirus pandemic?
Gold prices have been rising despite large dips in the market due to COVID-19. Hooi San Ng investigates why this is the case.
Why is U.S. Military Spending so High?
Raymond He is back to shine some light on US military expenditures, paralleled with a discussion of significant war periods
The Rebound Effect: Shocking (In)Efficiency
One would think that more efficient use of resources leads to less of those resources being consumed. Quite the opposite happens. Joel Lee investigates this paradox.
Fixing our gas woes to power Australia out of recession
How will the Australian economy recover following the pandemic that has crippled the globe? Read on as Charlie Francis discusses the viability of increasing our use of gas as an energy source to revive Australia’s production capabilities.
Diversification is strength: Australia’s trade war with China
The global pandemic will cause repercussions beyond the policies implemented, join Jeremy as he analyses the Australia-China trade agreement.
Revisiting Stiglitz, Sen, and Fitoussi: Coronavirus edition
In 2009, staring down the barrel of the GFC, Stiglitz, Sen, and Fitoussi published their report exploring the shortcomings of GDP and its measurement of wellbeing. In 2020, as we stare down the barrel of a crisis of a different kind, Tingnan Li revisits the report to see if there is any wisdom which may be gleaned.
The bitcoin conundrum: cracking the code on decentralised digital currency
Login with Lawrence as he depicts the complexities of Bitcoin, and analyses a medium whose stability persists in this tumultuous time.
Foreign Aid: There are No Free Lunches
Foreign aid, a helping hand or a contract to benefit? Raymond He explores two sides of the coin to address concerns of foreign aid
Income share agreements: the student debt crisis and the developing world
Selling stock in yourself and using your talent as collateral to cover the rising costs of education? Joel Fernando takes a look at an idea known as income share agreements and their potential applications today and in the future.
What goes up, must come down: An analysis of market bubbles
What do tulips, bitcoin and the US housing market have in common? They were all examples of a phenomenon known as market bubbles. Travis Huynh breaks down the common factors between them and delves deeper to find out why these bubbles keep ‘popping up’.
“Embrace, extend and extinguish” – Amor Fati and the Paradox of Recurrence
Join James as he explores killer acquisition in the ever-growing business world.
Editors’ Picks: 10 May 2020
Kick back as you enjoy the stories you missed, reflect on the week that was and get ready for the next.
This week: The Lucky Country, rule breakers, and Mother’s Day.
The hidden positive externalities of Instagram
Instagram and social media often get a bad rap. Could they be more beneficial than we think? Ronald Poon investigates.
“End of globalisation?” – Australia’s move toward self-sufficiency after COVID-19
COVID-19 has shaken up world trade and supply-chains, forcing countries to rethink their reliance on importing essential items. Charlie Francis examines Australia’s current position and how our economy might look post-coronavirus.
A look at the Hong Kong government’s economic responses to coronavirus
In times of uncertainty, what actions are being taken by the Hong Kong government to combat the declining business environment? Klinsmann Lee explores some of the major relief measures implemented by the Hong Kong government.
What does climate change mean for you?
Join Charles on his expedition to delve into the crux of climate change.
Editors’ Picks: 3 May 2020
Every Sunday, let the editorial team provide your weekly roundup of interesting stories, normally from the realm of economics. This week: probability statements, flowers and princesses.
Econometrics: A Closer Look
Sao Yang Hew breaks down econometrics as a philosophy, its relevance and its meaning as a standalone discipline
The adverse effects of information asymmetry
What do murder mysteries and car sales have in common? Edward Meehan explores the ramifications of imperfect information in creating inefficient markets.
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