Category: Development

Development, Economics, Long Read

The Malthusian Trap of Societal Collapse

Thomas Malthus introduces his theory of population growth, which examines the relationship between the size of a population and the sustenance available to support growth, in his work An Essay on the Principle of Population. Specifically, it posits that population growth can be modelled by a geometric progression and food supply growth by an arithmetic progression. In other words, assuming the abundance of food is beyond … Continue reading The Malthusian Trap of Societal Collapse

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Development, Europe

Immigration in Ireland

Shelter and Society: Ireland’s response to the migrant surge Ireland’s immigration situation has significantly changed in the recent years, and the country is now confronting an increasingly urgent challenge: the nation’s housing, public services, and social cohesiveness are being seriously threatened by the sudden spike in migration, intensified by international crises like the war in Ukraine and the sudden increase in the number of refugees … Continue reading Immigration in Ireland

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Development, Economics, Geography

The age of depopulation – what will it do to our economy?

For centuries, discussions surrounding overpopulation and its potentially devastating effects on our environment, resources, and economy have dominated the field. However, a new phenomenon is beginning to attract people’s attention: depopulation. As birth rates plummet around the globe—in both high-income countries and low-income countries—our world may at some point see the first reduction in global population since the bubonic plague in the 1300s. A global … Continue reading The age of depopulation – what will it do to our economy?

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Development, Economics

Universal Basic Income: A Safety Net or a Growth Catalyst? 

Introduction: Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a policy proposal that provides all citizens with a regular, unconditional cash payment, replacing or supplementing welfare programs and simplifying aid distribution. The idea has emerged as a captivating yet controversial policy, gaining the interest of all sides of the political spectrum. Its appeal is that it could play two complementary roles: an income floor for all, regardless of … Continue reading Universal Basic Income: A Safety Net or a Growth Catalyst? 

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Development, Economics, Long Read

The Lewis Model of Development

In the 1950s, St Lucian economist Sir William Arthur Lewis theorised the ‘Dual Sector Model’ or the ‘Lewis Model’. The model examines structural change within developing economies which results in rapid periods of economic growth. The Lewis model centres upon a dualistic economy, which is split into the agricultural “subsistence” sector and the industrial “modern” sector. This divide can be simplified to those working in … Continue reading The Lewis Model of Development

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Development, International

The Impact of the Net-Zero transition on The World Economy and Global Strategies

At the beginning of 2020, the value of sustainable investment in major financial markets globally stood at $35.3trillion. According to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance it accounts for 36% of all professionally managed assets across the US, Canada, Japan, Australasia and Europe. Governments and companies are increasingly committing to climate action. The world is moving towards a net-zero emissions future, and this transition is expected … Continue reading The Impact of the Net-Zero transition on The World Economy and Global Strategies

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Development, Middle East and Africa

Why is Saudi Arabia pouring billions into Sports?

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has made waves in the sporting world, signing numerous football superstars like Ronaldo and Neymar while also hosting golf icons on the LIV golf tour. The substantial salaries offered make these deals hard to resist. But what motivates these significant investments? Saudi Arabia’s influence on sport has sparked global controversy, with many claiming that all of this will ‘calm down … Continue reading Why is Saudi Arabia pouring billions into Sports?

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Development, Middle East and Africa

African Economies : How have oil and corruption affected Nigeria’s economy?

Nigeria is one of Africa’s most influential nations and holds significant power both economically and geopolitically. With a population of approximately 225 million people, it’s not only the most populated country in Africa but also has the continent’s largest economy. In 2022, Nigeria’s GDP reached an impressive $477.39 billion. Meanwhile, the country has been grappling with pressing challenges of poverty, crime, corruption, and overreliance on … Continue reading African Economies : How have oil and corruption affected Nigeria’s economy?

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Development, History, Middle East and Africa

African Economies :  Zimbabwe’s Journey from a 100 Trillion Dollar Bill to Economic Recovery

Zimbabwe has captured global attention due to its serious economic struggles. Pre-independence, Zimbabwe’s economy relied heavily on agriculture and the stable Rhodesian Dollar. However, post-independence, it has encountered the challenges of hyperinflation, land reform, and political instability. These difficulties have had a long-lasting impact on Zimbabwe’s economy, making it difficult for locals to trust the local currency, and has piqued the interest of the global … Continue reading African Economies :  Zimbabwe’s Journey from a 100 Trillion Dollar Bill to Economic Recovery

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Development, Economics, Politics, UK

HS2: The potential vs the reality 

The Potential: The development of a second high-speed rail network was originally proposed in 2009 by the Labour government at the time, led by Gordon Brown. Concerns began to arise over capacity constraints on the West Coast Main Line railway as they were increasing with the network projected to be at full capacity by 2025. Therefore HS2 Ltd was established to explore the possibility of … Continue reading HS2: The potential vs the reality 

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