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US

The New Deal: How it reshaped the American economy 

The New Deal was a set of domestic policies that was based on the theories of John Maynard Keynes and enacted under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It expanded the role of the federal government in the economy by creating a wide range of programs which offered economic relief to the suffering, regulated private industry, and grew the economy.  Even though it was implemented in response to … Continue reading The New Deal: How it reshaped the American economy 

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China

Taming the dragon: the impact of the Chinese baby bust and how to reverse it 

In the 1980s, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) issued posters as part of its one-child policy which claimed, “Villagers who want to get rich: have fewer children but grow more trees”.  Although this succeeded in curbing overpopulation, it was too successful; forty years on, China is plagued with an ageing population, which will cripple the economy if left unresolved. Low fertility rates will stunt China’s growth … Continue reading Taming the dragon: the impact of the Chinese baby bust and how to reverse it 

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Asia, Development

India’s rapid population rise: A blessing or a curse?

The world’s population surpassed 8 billion in November 2022. India and China are currently the two most populous countries, with 1.408 billion and 1.412 billion citizens, respectively. In April 2023, India is expected to overtake China to become the most populated country in the world. This rapid population growth will, no doubt, have numerous impacts on India and the rest of the world, but will … Continue reading India’s rapid population rise: A blessing or a curse?

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Middle East and Africa

Formula One and Yas Marina – Economic Masterstroke or Sports Washing?

To most, Yas Marina is just another place name; a niche geographical location that is only known by those who study the map of the Earth extensively for their daily dose of trivia.     To the F1 community, however, it represents one of the most controversial race tracks ever to have existed on the formula one calendar. Yas Marina was a project undertaken by the UAE … Continue reading Formula One and Yas Marina – Economic Masterstroke or Sports Washing?

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