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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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#Economics #Finance Environment Government IOC Los Angeles Olympics Paris Sustainability Technology
Driving Success: How Chinese Car Makers Outmanoeuvred the Aussies and What COMAC Can Learn
August 27, 2024

In recent years, Chinese automotive manufacturers have achieved notable success in the Australian car market by strategically focusing on underserved segments and leveraging their competitive advantages. Brands such as MG,…

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China Government International Relations Markets
What will be the Victorian Government’s Fiscal Legacy?
May 22, 2024

This year’s state budget provided an interesting exercise in messaging from the Victorian Government. Gone were the days of boastful slogan-bashing that Victorians could have it all, infrastructure investment and…

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Economics Government Public Policy Retrospective Victoria
Beyond Remittances: Building Human Capital Through Microfinance and SHGs
May 3, 2024

As poverty rates decline, the pursuit of further alleviating poverty and ensuring accessible opportunities for all remains a continuous effort. Absolute poverty, when an individual or household cannot afford the…

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#PublicPolicy Government Immigration Microfinance poverty SHG
From Boom to Bust: Delving into the Chinese Real Estate Market
April 12, 2024

For over four decades, the pulse of the robust Chinese economy lay within its thriving real estate market. Property in China was the world's largest asset class, with an estimated…

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#China #Housing Government Housing Market Crisis Real Estate
A race to the bottom? The economic case for hosting F1
August 28, 2023

(Image source: Autoweek) The recent announcement by the Victorian Government on its withdrawal from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, less than three years out from the scheduled start, once again…

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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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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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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
Policy Review: The 2022 Australian Federal Election
April 27, 2022

Join Amy, Phil and Laurel as they explore the most imminent concerns Australians face in the upcoming Federal Election. Issues such as Climate Change and the Rising Cost of Living are the focal points of this article. This article will present an overview of the policy positions for these issues between the major political parties with the aim of informing the readership ahead of the 2022 Federal Election.

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Government Debt: Burden or Boon?
October 9, 2021

Join Vickram, Yasindu and Julia as they lay out the state of government debt across the world, and discuss the implications of ballooning debt levels.

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#Debt #Growth Government
Out of the city
May 31, 2021

Labelled the ‘urban exodus’, recently we have seen large populations of city dwellers move to suburbs and regional areas. What are some of the motivations behind this?

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Economics Government
STRIVE X Cainz debate: Decriminalising all drugs is an effective public health policy
May 27, 2021

Decriminalising drugs. Disastrous or Desperately needed?

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Ageing Population must be mitigated, not stopped: Here’s why.
May 9, 2021

As economists and policy makers scramble to combat the growing age dependency ratios across the world, perhaps it's time to take a step back and look to mitigate its effects rather than attempt to halt its causes.

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Economics Government
Delayed COVID vaccine rollout causing havoc amongst Australians
April 25, 2021

A lack of clarity arising from a delay in the vaccine rollout has caused serious unrest among Australians. Last month, the rollout fell...

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Government Technology
How The Government Is Going To Lengths To Hush It All Up. Brittany Higgins Sexual…
March 30, 2021

"Recently, the allegations of rape made by four women have rocked the Australian political scene..."

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Government
ESSA X Cainz Debate: That censorship is necessary for a functional society.
March 27, 2021

Is censorship necessary to protect people? Does censorship give a small few too much power? Read on to hear more in another round of our ESSA X Cainz debate series

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Harmless fun or virtual casinos? The rise of loot boxes and gacha in video games
March 14, 2021

The widespread profitability of such mechanics suggests that many future video games will adopt them. Consumers must decide whether they will accept this or demand an ethical overhaul.

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News Flash
March 8, 2021

Consider a world where governments and Facebook clashes, who truly wins?

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The Belt and Road Part 1: impact on Australia if state Victoria’s inclusion on China’s…
September 26, 2020

State Victoria's current controversial BRI deal with China places them in a complicated position torn between two sides. With this, we look into the effects on Australia if Victoria chooses to terminate the current BRI deal with China.

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Three Companies that have blossomed during the global pandemic
August 19, 2020

Join Emy and David in their astute analysis of optimistic firms that have manipulated the virus for their benefit.

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Government Macroeconomics Microeconomics

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