by The Youth Dividend | Aug 26, 2025 | Macroeconomic
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...
by Gwyneth Lee | Jun 24, 2025 | Microeconomic
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...
by Vansheeka Sarin | Jun 24, 2025 | Global
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.”...
by Vansheeka Sarin | Jun 24, 2025 | Macroeconomic
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...
by Mika Katznelson | Jun 17, 2025 | Microeconomic
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...
by Sean Hirabe | Jun 17, 2025 | Global
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...
by Shoken Tsurumaru | Jun 17, 2025 | Macroeconomic
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...
by Vedant Sriram | Jun 17, 2025 | Macroeconomic
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...
by Vedant Sriram | Jun 17, 2025 | Microeconomic
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...
by Putu Hannah Dhanya Manggala | Jun 2, 2025 | Microeconomic
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...
