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US-China Relations After the Summit
July 20, 2026

A new chapter in US-China Relations Figure 1: Children waved Chinese and American flags in a choreographed welcome, The Globe and Mail    ‘China has been ripping us off for…

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How Disney Built the World’s Most Powerful Entertainment Empire
April 10, 2026

Figure 1: Tokyo Disneyland. Source: Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO)   The Walt Disney Company has established an unrivalled position in today’s world, combining creativity and innovation to constantly break…

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The High-Speed Economy: Exploring the Business of Formula 1
October 25, 2025

    Introduction Formula 1 epitomises the fusion of sport, technology, and global commerce, ever since its formation in 1950. It is a high-speed ecosystem where engineering excellence meets strategic…

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The $1 Million Visa: America’s Gold Card Gamble
October 8, 2025

For many people, particularly those from less developed countries, the “American Dream” has long symbolized freedom, opportunity and prosperity through hard work and perseverance. Throughout the 20th century, millions of…

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Talk of the Town: Tariffs, How does it work?
September 12, 2025

  Introduction: Tariffs overview   Tariffs are one of the oldest instruments of economic policy, yet they remain among the most contentious. From Roman levies on silk to Trump’s trade…

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Trump vs Fed: Case for Federal Reserve Independence
September 6, 2025

Introduction Central banks across the globe have been the subject of scrutiny recently, with raging debate surrounding the modern need for their de jure independence. Before his re-election, Trump stated…

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Is the Australian Mining Industry Doing Enough for Australians? Is Mining Royalties the Solution?
April 21, 2025

Introduction Mining has been at the heart of the Australian economy and has played a key role in shaping modern day Australia. For an industry that has soared to great…

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Trade, Markets & Diplomacy: What Trump’s Victory means for the Australian Economy?
December 3, 2024

Introduction After securing 312 electoral college votes at the 2024 presidential election, former President Donald Trump has successfully paved his return to the White House, with his second term set…

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From Turing to ChatGPT: The transformation of AI
October 18, 2024

Brief Timeline of AI The roots of artificial intelligence trace back to science fiction short story ‘Runaround’ written by Isaac Asimov in 1942 that detailed the three laws of robotics,…

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Data Centres: Is Australia Set to Power the Digital Economy?
October 16, 2024

Australia’s data centre industry is rapidly growing, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. To illustrate this surge, generative AI tools like ChatGPT accumulated 6 million subscribers in just…

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The Lure of Gambling, its Hold on Addicts, and the Broader Impacts
October 14, 2024

Did you know that Australians spend the most money per capita on gambling? It’s true that Australians are some of the biggest spenders when it comes to their favourite pastime.…

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Sustainability in the 2024 Paris Olympics
September 2, 2024

From new world records across the track, field and pool, an awe-inspiring comeback performance from Céline Dion and viral Olympic memes, the Paris 2024 summer Olympics dared to shine bright…

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Guyanese Oil: Lessons in Sustainable Development
August 30, 2024

In recent years, Guyana has become the newest global player in the lucrative petroleum and oil industry. The discovery of this country-shaping resource by ExxonMobile’s surveyors in May of 2015…

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Duelling Giants: Exploring Australia’s Woolworths Vs. Coles Duopoly
May 10, 2024

The dynamic between the supermarket industry giants of Woolworths and Coles can be explained as a duopoly. This is a type of oligopoly where two firms dominate a market, producing…

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Can Mergers and Acquisitions be a Leading Indicator for the Australian Economy?
February 15, 2024

Rumours of potential mergers and acquisition (M&A) have huge consequences for those involved. Their impact on equity prices and sought after fees mean it comes as no surprise it is…

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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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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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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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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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