In a world where exclusivity drives desire, scarcity is not just a market condition—it's a carefully orchestrated strategy. Companies like Burberry and Nike have mastered the art of artificial scarcity to not only heighten demand but also elevate their products to symbols of status and prestige. This strategy, while profitable, raises important ethical and environmental questions. Dive into how scarcity shapes both markets and mindsets.
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Infrastructure Mega Projects have gotten economies through hardship. Given recent budget blowouts, are the net benefits crumbling away?
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As the world’s largest trade pact, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is transforming economic alliances and solidifying China’s influence in the Asia-Pacific. While fostering regional cooperation, RCEP also raises critical questions about economic dependence and the shifting balance of global power. Will this agreement redefine the global trade order, or will competing frameworks like IPEF challenge its dominance?
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Rex was arguably the best budget airline around for the past couple years. At least, it was my favourite. With...
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In the last 16 years, the Australian government has maintained a budget deficit in 15 of them. Australia is not...
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This article speaks on the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and International Trade. In particular, it explores how AI can enhance...
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Nudging children: An ethically questionable method to compound returns to nudges? On a recent trip to Singapore, I came across...
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The global financial crisis of 2008 was a period of extreme stress in financial markets and banking systems worldwide. After...
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