Quantification of Risk in Finance
Quantification of Risk in Finance While risk may initially seem like an abstract concept, the ability to quantify and compare the risk which comes with acquisitions and investments is one of the concepts which falls at the heart of modern finance. This allows financial institutions to make decisions regarding investments by providing a metric to compare an investment’s return with the risk it is associated … Continue reading Quantification of Risk in Finance
Militias and the Brazilian Economy
Since the founding of Brazil and its secession from Portugal in 1822 and especially after establishement of the republic in 1889, various groups have operated paramilitary organisations in Rio De Janeiro, known today as militias. To some, these groups are vigilante heroes, ordinary men who choose to stand against the terror of Brazil’s drug gangs and provide the security that Rio’s municipal government fails to … Continue reading Militias and the Brazilian Economy
News Briefing 08/09/25
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Op-Ed: Rebalancing the Lion: The Reforms Temasek Needs
(After the article was written, the fund mentioned (Temasek) made the reform Sean directly suggested) Introduction With omnipresent skyscrapers and dazzling city lights, Singapore has long been synonymous with financial excellence. A cornerstone of this success has been Temasek, the state-owned multinational investment firm that has deftly managed a significant portion of the government’s reserves for the past half-century. As of 2024, it boasts a net … Continue reading Op-Ed: Rebalancing the Lion: The Reforms Temasek Needs
Keynes in the Comments Section: Why Everyone Became Economists
A Century ago, economic discussion was limited to the confines of lecture halls and academic journals. Certainly, one would have been hard pressed to find a member of the public who could engage in some degree of literacy with you on the economic state of the country. Today, there has been a shift where these debates occur in real time across social media platforms, dinner … Continue reading Keynes in the Comments Section: Why Everyone Became Economists
The Economics of Procrastination
The Economics of Procrastination: Why You’ll Always Do Your Work at the Last Possible Second You tell yourself you’ll write your essay tomorrow. But then it’s 4am, and suddenly you’re staring at a blank page. Procrastination isn’t just a poor decision, it makes no economic sense. Behavioural economics suggests we consistently prioritise the present over the uncertain rewards of the future. It encourages individuals to … Continue reading The Economics of Procrastination
Trade with the EU: Booming Growth or a Fallacy?
Rachel Reeves has had a busy start to her Chancellorship. Within the first 10 months, she has had a 40 billion Pound budget and watched in horror at the unprecedented upheaval of the last century of global trade. Trump’s uncertainty has ushered in a renewed vigour to look elsewhere for loyal partners and new, reliable investors. Or are they new? The Labour government was elected … Continue reading Trade with the EU: Booming Growth or a Fallacy?
Great Expectations and India’s Economy
In 1979, Deng Xiaoping announced China’s intention to “open up” to the world’s economy. It has been a pariah state to the west since its Communist revolution in 1949, and its later “Cultural Revolution”. The reforms, which involved opening Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in harbour areas like Shenzhen, dividing up collectivised farmland and allowing private businesses to operate, saw China’s GDP grow by over 9% … Continue reading Great Expectations and India’s Economy
Trumponomics
Since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in January 2025, “Trumponomics” has redefined U.S. economic policy through a lens of protectionism and economic nationalism. Central to this strategy are aggressive tariffs, including a universal 10% tariff on all imports, effective April 5, 2025, and targeted rates as high as 245% on Chinese goods. By May 2025, these measures have catalysed a seismic shift in global … Continue reading Trumponomics
The Economics of Prime Hydration
Prime Hydration is a range of sports and energy drinks, created by famous influencers KSI and Logan Paul. Since its creation, Prime has experienced a rapid rise to fame through intense celebrity marketing, mass sales, and a complete takeover of the beverage industry. For example, Prime Hydration surpassed Gatorade to become the most-sold hydration beverage at Walmart in 2023, selling 1 billion bottles as of … Continue reading The Economics of Prime Hydration
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