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2023 Semester 1
Redefining Impact: Is Your ESG Portfolio Really Achieving Its Goals?
August 5, 2023

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has evolved from a niche strategy to a fundamental aspect of many modern portfolios. ESG refers to the evaluation of a company’s environmental, social…

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#Finance #Investing ESG Sustainability
Investing in Knowledge: The Power and Promise of Studying the Universe
May 27, 2023

Introduction For as long as humankind has been around, we have been enamoured with the mystifying allure of the night sky and its endless possibilities. In the modern day and…

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Economics Space Technology
Government and Consulting: A Reliance Open To Abuse
May 22, 2023

Recent scandals are a culmination of the dubious relationship between government and consultants. Join Miles, Hirushi and Andrew as they explore consulting's history, recent scandals and the path forward.

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The Power and Responsibility of Activist Short Selling
May 17, 2023

 Introduction  Activist short selling is a consequential and prominent feature of global financial markets. Short selling is the practice of selling financial products that one does not own, with the…

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#shortselling #markets #Adani #Hindenburg
Australia’s Green Future: Navigating the Path to Decarbonisation
May 13, 2023

As countries around the world recognise the threat of climate change and greenhouse gasses, there has been a concerted shift towards net zero emissions and decarbonisation. This involves the process…

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Australia clean energy decarbonisation Economics Environment fossil fuels net zero Sustainability US
The Best of Times, The Worst of Times – An Analysis on the Future of…
May 5, 2023

Introduction As we enter 2023, we are seeing a peculiar phenomenon in the macroeconomy: prices are on the rise, but growth is on the decline. The aftermath of the COVID-19…

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#Economics #Finance #M&A
A critique of the IMF: Evaluating the Efficacy of Structural Adjustments
May 1, 2023

Join Guy, Kai and Max as they explore the legacy of IMF interventions, conditionality and the role of the world's most important financial institution.

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#IMF #Publiceconomics Asian Financial Crisis
Education and The Legacy of the Gonski Scheme
April 27, 2023

Educational funding has always been a hot debate. Join Andrew, Hirushi and Miles as they update CAINZ's reading of the state of education and assess past reforms.

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Do We Need A Reassessment of Structural Inflation Targets?
April 20, 2023

Join Ashwin, Axl, and Tony as they explore a world with structurally higher inflation, as well as its consequences and potential government responses.

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Economics Globalisation Government Inflation
Toothless Tiger or Sleeping Dragon? An Analysis of the Safeguard Mechanism
April 9, 2023

Long been viewed as a "toothless tiger", will the newly-amended Safeguard Mechanism be sufficient to address the climate crisis? Join Tom, Lasya and Jana to evaluate Australia's current climate policy stance, and explore potential improvements to the current approach.

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#Economics #PublicPolicy Climate Change Environment ESG
Will the US$ Retain Its Status as the Reserve Currency?
April 6, 2023

In light of changing global dynamics and reduced confidence in the US$, join Ashwin, Axl, and Tony to explore the potential for alternatives to become a reserve currency.

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#Bitcoin #RMB #USD Currency Reserve Currency
Jobs, Trade and Nuclear spending: The Economics of AUKUS
April 2, 2023

As AUKUS re-enters the political limelight, join Max, Guy and Kai to explore the historic agreement's impact on employment, trade and Australia's industrial capabilities.

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#AUKUS #Defence #China #Nuclearenergy
Timing The Interest: Fighting Inflation
March 29, 2023

The topic on everyone's lips in the recent months; the interest rate. Join Andrew, Hirushi and Miles as they explore why it matters.

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Economics Finance Government Inflation Interest Rates RBA
From Strategic Defaults to Bank Runs: How the Real Estate Market Shapes the Global Economy
March 27, 2023

The real estate market is one of the most dynamic and exciting markets in the world. From residential to commercial properties, from houses to apartments to offices, it encompasses a…

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Economics Finance Markets Real Estate
Do We Really Want Economic Equality?
March 21, 2023

The issue of wealth inequality has been the subject of political dispute for the past 100 years or more. According to the 2022 World Inequality Report, the richest 10% of…

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Economic Development Economics Ethics Public Policy
agAInst?
March 16, 2023

AI has injected itself in our lives over the past decade. Join Arthur as he discusses the future AI has to play in society moving forward, with a specific look at the automotive industry.

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