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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
“Embrace, extend and extinguish” – Amor Fati and the Paradox of Recurrence
Join James as he explores killer acquisition in the ever-growing business world.
What does climate change mean for you?
Join Charles on his expedition to delve into the crux of climate change.
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.
Black Monday: The day oil became cheaper than nothing
Negative prices? What happened to the oil market? Pinidu Chandrasekera is back to update you on the events that led to what is being dubbed, “Black Monday”.
What is a fair allocation of ventilators?
Medical supplies, including ventilators, are in short supply across the world. Ze Xin Yuan breaks down the decision making process for the difficult question of how to allocate ventilators fairly.
COVID-19 and how the future of the EU hinges on its response to this virus
The impact of the global pandemic is being felt across the world. Read on, as Alexander Vounisios discusses how the coronavirus could shape the future of the European Union.
Are Cognitive Biases Irrational?
Join James as his expose features intricate thoughts of our economy from a perspective unlike any other.
Louis Vuitton masks and Formula One ventilators: 2020’s unlikely hero?
As an increasing number of companies join the efforts in pivoting production towards medical masks, ventilators, and hand sanitiser, Tingnan Li rolls up her sleeves and dons an (imaginary) Prada mask to investigate.
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