When we think of tax, there are a few contemporary ones that come to mind, like income or sales tax. But have taxes always been this sensible? Join Domenic as he explores various taxes in world history – the good, the bad, as well as the weird.
France’s Socialist Party used to be a dominant force in the country’s left politics, but it has since faded into obscurity. Join Nate as he explains why this happened and what lessons we should learn from it.
Islam embraces a set of moral norms and values about individual and social economic behaviour. But how does this compare with Western economics? Join Joel as he discusses Western and Islamic economics in a contemporary setting.
In part two of this series, David concludes the discussion on blockchain, exploring all things decentralisation.
In part two of this series, Phil concludes the discussion on the USSR’s exchange rate with a case study on Pepsi, warships, and comparative advantage.
The first article in a two-part series, Phil outlines the economy of the USSR in its early years, examining why the value of the ruble was worthless as international currency.
Vietnam is one of the fastest developing economies in the world. Join Olivia on this 3-part series as she explores the idea of the ‘innovation ecosystem’ that lies behind the country’s success.
Law and order are a common feature of everyday existence. But how did it come to be this way? Join Domenic as he ventures to Babylon and uncovers the very beginnings of law in the world.
E-scooters have been gaining popularity since their recent launch in Melbourne, with one visible at nearly every street corner. Join Daniel and Thanh as they collaborate to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of this new trend.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative has spread all over the world. Is it a generous development scheme for countries that the West has left behind? Or is it a threat to the independence of developing states? Join Wes as he discusses the initiative and Beijing’s motivations behind it.
History has shown that the balance of world power shifts in cycles. In a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty, what can American hyperconsumption and Chinese reinvestment tell us about the limits of economic growth via consumption? Join Felix in this final instalment of his three-part series to explore what the rise of China tells us about world power.
How does history prescribe the narrative of changing world powers? What traits and attributes allowed nations to become empires so vast that ‘the sun never set’ on their lands? Join Felix in this second instalment of his three-part series to journey through history for answers to these questions.