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From Psychological Impacts on Youth to Imbalanced Markets: New-Age Impacts of Social Media
September 11, 2023

From the fingertips of today’s youth to the intricate interplay of online networks they weave, the pervasive influence of the digital era engulfs our youngest consumers. As social media proliferates,…

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#Economics Marketing Regulation Social Media
The Economics of the Superstar Phenomenon
August 18, 2023

Despite the debates by more cynical naysayers, the truth is that celebrities are one of the most powerful influences on many aspects of our lives. Join Hirushi as she explores the economics of the superstar phenomena.

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#Economics Inflation Media Pop Culture Social Media
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
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
How Effective are Economic Sanctions: A Case Study into North Korea and Russia
October 22, 2022

Join Sriram, Anuk, and Laurel as they discuss the effectiveness of economic sanctions through the lens of North Korea and Ukraine.

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#Economics War World
Tied Aid vs. Untied Aid: What is the Best Form of Foreign Aid?
October 1, 2022

Foreign Aid remains one of the most useful tools to fight inequality in developing countries. However, there are certain types of foreign aid that provide greater benefits to donor countries than recipient countries, working to create cycles of inequality and unsustainable development. Join Arthur, Hirushi and Anuk as they explore the notion of tied aid in comparison to untied aid.

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#Economics #ForeignAid #Politics Economic Development Economic Inequality Economics Government International Relations Trade World
An Economic and Political Analysis on the On-Going Crisis in Sri Lanka
September 17, 2022

Join Hirushi, Anuk and Arthur as they explore the facts behind the on-going economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka.

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#Economics #Politics Economic Development Human Rights International Relations Macroeconomics
Buying Australian vs Free Trade: An Analysis into the Costs and Benefits of Protectionism
May 26, 2022

Join Casey, Vidhi and Morgan as they explore the merits and demerits of protectionism to the Australian economy and the wider society.

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#Economics #Protectionism #Trade
Women in STEM and the Gender Pay Gap
May 20, 2022

As our society proceeds with its discussion regarding women’s role in the workforce, join Hirushi, Jana, and Stanley to scrutinise the gender wage gap and women’s role in the STEM field.

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#Economics #STEM #Wagegap Australia
The socio-economic ramifications of the Shanghai lockdown
May 7, 2022

Join Morgan, Casey and Vidhi as they explore the socio-economic consequences of the prolonged Shanghai lockdown within and beyond the boundaries of China's largest city.

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#China #Economics Covid-19
Melbourne’s Nightlife: Trials of the Pandemic and the Recovery of Revelries.
April 2, 2022

Join Morgan, Vidhi and Casey as they explore Melbourne's nightlife economy, its benefits, the challenges of the pandemic and the return of night time activities.

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#Economics #Melbourne #nightlife

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