
Is green the new gold? Being sustainable is glorious in name, but what is the cost for companies? This article explores how and when companies balance profit and planet.
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2025 marks another milestone as the country undergoes government reforms and shifts their budget concentration to infrastructure development to target higher economic growth. The question is how has this transition impacted Vietnam’s short and long-term economic prospects?
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What if people aren’t the rational decision-makers economics once assumed them to be? This article explores how behavioural economics challenges traditional theories by revealing the hidden biases, habits, and heuristics that shape our everyday choices—from supermarket aisles to energy bills—and how these insights are used by both businesses and governments to influence behaviour.
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What happens when global watchdogs fall asleep at the wheel? This article unpacks how weak international regulations, self-serving national agendas, and blind spots in oversight left the world’s financial system exposed—ultimately paving the way for the 2007–2009 Global Financial Crisis.
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To stay as single as a ladybug or pursue a lovey-dovey relationship, that is the question. How will the ladybug fare with the singles tax?
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Since the birth of modern capitalism, we have preached economic efficiency through trade and interconnectivity. However, for almost two decades, this narrative has been unravelled. Is this merely a phase? Or a sign of change in how the world views a fundamental concept of economic growth?
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With the 2025 Federal election fast approaching, selecting the right candidate to represent Australia’s best interests is at the forefront of many of our minds. For young people in particular, the cost-of-living crisis, HECS debt, and the housing crisis mean we are increasingly concerned with economic and financial matters, and our votes will be heavily influenced by our economic interests. With that, analysing and comparing the economic policy of different political parties can help you make an informed choice of who to vote for — for the sake of your economic future and Australia’s economic future alike.
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In a startling move, ASIC has announced it will be suing AustralianSuper over delays that have left thousands of grieving families in limbo. Allegedly, many death benefit claims have been left unprocessed for years, causing families to wait up to four years for a payout. In the last six months, ASIC has ramped up its scrutiny of the superannuation sector by launching similar lawsuits against other superfund giants. As the pattern of deficiencies grows, the question looms: is Australia’s superannuation system capable of upholding its intent, or is it time for a fundamental overhaul?
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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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