China has long been Australia’s most prominent trade partner. With political tensions flaring, Sohan Pujar discusses what the future of Australian trade might be.
Is the power of the manufacturing shifting to India’s hands? Join Ishika as she utilises empirical evidence to draw parallels between India’s current position and China’s past ascension into the industry.
A Game theory analysis of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
This article first appeared in Short Supply 2015 – check out the full magazine via the Short Supply tab at the top of this page!
Cynthia explains the history of industry in Australia, and identifies opportunities for the future.
This article first appeared in Short Supply 2015 – check out the full magazine via the Short Supply tab at the top of this page!
Elijah discusses how the Zollverein – a customs union and free trade area – played a pivotal role in the economic and political evolution of German-speaking states in the 19th century, eventually leading to the creation of the German Empire.
How necessary is it that Australia align its economic and strategic military interests in the Asian century? Kathryn St. John looks at our shifting relationships with the US and China.
William Johnson takes a look back at the conference that changed post-war economics.
In the first of a two-part series on childhood economics, David Huang explores the way in which Pokémon card economies functioned.
Danny Wang explores the links between nationalism and economy amongst our neighbours to the north.
The Dutch East India Company, otherwise known as Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie (or simply VOC), was established in 1602, and is regarded as one of the very first examples of a multinational corporation.
Jessica Stone discusses how savings rates and the exchange rate have varied greatly between the US and China leading up to- and since- the GFC.
Over the past month Ben Bernanke, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, has pitted his fellow central bankers against each other in what is being labelled a ‘currency war’.
His decision to extend QE3 by printing money rather than issuing short-term treasures has further debased the US dollar against most currencies. In doing so Bernanke has revealed his tenacity in devaluing the currency to stimulate exports in pursuit of his mandate of full employment. Unfortunately, what seems to be in the national interest may not necessarily be so for the global economy.