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Generational Shift : How Millennials and Gen Z are changing the job market
Try explaining to your parents that you can make a career out of managing a Discord server, editing TikToks, or reselling sneakers—and watch the confusion on their faces. For them, “real work” started with a resume and ended with retirement. For Millennials and Gen Z,...
The boom of the creator economy – Is the life of a content creator sustainable?
The price level increase of housing in cities has become one of the most critical economic challenges in developed countries over the past ten years. In cities like Sydney, London, New York, and Vancouver. Critically, property prices have been going up far faster than...
A Look at the Urban Housing Affordability Crisis from an Economic Point of View
The price level increase of housing in cities has become one of the most critical economic challenges in developed countries over the past ten years. In cities like Sydney, London, New York, and Vancouver. Critically, property prices have been going up far faster than...
American Education Funding
As debates over the future of American education increase, one of the greatest divides remains between public and private schools. These systems are not only structurally different but are also fundamentally unequal in how they are funded and supported. While public...
The global economy is running a biocapacity deficit
Every year, the Global Footprint Network calculates the point in the year when humanity’s demand for natural resources surpasses the Earth’s capacity to regenerate those resources within the same year. In 20205, this day (Earth Overshoot Day) fell on July 24, which is...
How Apple and Meta violated the EU’s Digital Markets Act
In April 2025, The European Union antitrust regulators issued €500 million and €200 million fines to Apple and Meta, respectively, for breaching the EU’s new digital rulebooks. These penalties were the first fines issued under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), following...
A U.S. Recession on the Horizon. Why India Should Care, and What Investors Should Do.
Recession fears in the U.S. are back on the table. With inflation still a concern, high interest rates, and weakening economic data, the conversation is shifting from “if” to “when.” For India, the effects may not be immediate, but they will certainly be felt. And for...
Is a Trade Deficit an Emergency? The US Court (and Economists) Say No.
A recent federal court ruling has had a wave of impact across global markets, and economists are paying close attention. In a unanimous decision, the U.S Court of International Trade declared that President Donald Trump seemingly overstepped his authority when he...
Donald Trump’s Ultimatums
During and before Donald Trump’s presidency, U.S. colleges and universities have faced pressure from politically charged ultimatums that threatened their finances, research, and international student enrollment. While many of these threats began as theoretical, they...
Hosting the World Cup: Is it Beneficial for a Country’s Economic Growth?
Suppose: the streets echoing with slogans, flags wave from car windows, and cities pulsate with global colour. The FIFA World Cup is not just a sporting tournament, it's a global spectacle. But behind the glory of this football fever lies a tough economic question: Is...
Japan’s Aging Population
Japan is undergoing a profound demographic transformation, marked by the rapid ageing of its population. As of 2025, approximately 29.1% of Japan’s citizens are aged 65 or older, a figure projected to increase to nearly 38% by 2060 (World Bank, 2023; IPSS, 2023). This...
Cross-Atlantic Effects: US Tariffs Stalling Germany’s Economy?
The new US administration in 2025 imposed tariffs on a multitude of imports. While the primary objective of these are to encourage consumption of domestic goods and increased investment, they’re having ripple effects on the global economy. Particularly across the...
Impact of the Pahalgam Terror Attack: Kashmir Tourism
22nd April 2025. A terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. 26 dead, 20 injured. Such an attack is not the first in the region, which has for decades been sensitive to geopolitical tensions and active warfare. There had, however, been a long hiatus in terrorism activity in...
To what extent does corruption discourage foreign direct investment (FDI) in Indonesia?
Abstract Political and economic corruption remains rampant in many nations, particularly Indonesia. This remains a persistent challenge that impacts governance and economic development. Therefore, this article will examine the structural and systematic issues that...
The Power of Storytelling in Business: Why Narratives Sell Better Than Facts?
Let’s play a game. Which of these sounds more interesting? Option 1: "Our productivity app increases efficiency by 37% through optimized workflow algorithms." Option 2: "This is how a 19-year-old dropout used our app to build a million-dollar business while working 10...
Greek debt crisis – How did the austerity measures implemented by the EU affect unemployment and public welfare in Greece?
Abstract In late 2009, Europe would face one of the most severe financial downturns in modern history. With the revelation of Greece’s massive budget deficit, the European Union (EU), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the European Central Bank (ECB) had no...
Government policy in Australia regarding the latest change in the Cash rate by the RBA and its effects on the CFM and whether this decision was a good or bad one amidst the current battles with inflation?
As of December 11 2024, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided it will maintain the cash rate at 4.35% and Exchange Settlement balances at 4.25%, making no adjustment to the current monetary policy position. On the other hand, interest rates have been raised...
The Scarcity Illusion: How Hype and Shortages Control Our Choices
Why do people rush to buy a limited-edition phone they don’t really need, pay triple the price for sold-out concert tickets, or grab the last sweater on a rack—even if it’s not their size? It’s not just about wanting something—it’s about scarcity. When we think...
UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Research Article
Predicted implications of the 2027 carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) in the United Kingdom Introduction The United Kingdom plans on implementing a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) from the 1st of January, 2027, which will involve levies on imported...
Trump’s Tariffs and Their Global Inflationary Impact
In early 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump significantly intensified his administration’s protectionist trade stance by imposing notable tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. These protective measures, ostensibly designed to insulate American...