Once upon a time in Babylon
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.
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Building the blocks of blockchain: Part 1
Modern blockchain technology was introduced as a method to securely timestamp digital documents and it has since revolutionised the world of finance and economics. Given the increasing popularity and adoption of these technologies, join David as he dives into the origins of blockchain in this two-part series.
Money and Value – A Journey Through Time
Ever wondered why pieces of paper can be exchanged for objects of immense value? Dive into a history of money and value in this riveting piece by Lawrence.
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
There’s a lot to be learned about economics beyond lecture halls, journals and the news. Books can provide a holistic, sometimes radically different, perspective on the role of economics. What can we learn from these books? With our new weekly book review, ESSA intends to find out. Read on for our review of: Sapiens
The wrong opinions of defunct economists
Smith, Marx, Malthus, Keynes, Schumpeter: the history of economics is a meeting of megaminds, writes HETSA President Alex Millmow.
Taxation gone topsy-turvy
In the shadow of the deficit tax, Brody Viney investigates the murky truth of Australia’s taxation history.
The secret to East Asian modernisation
Both market-based and centrally planned economies went down the inevitable path of industrialisation during the 20th century. Emily Vuong reflects on the unique experiences of Japan and China.
Central command and five year plans: Soviet industrialisation under Stalin
Joey Moloney tells the story of Joseph Stalin’s attempts at rapid industrialisation in the pre-World War II era.