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Asia, Business and Technology

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

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Behavioural, Economics

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

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Americas, Economics, Politics, US

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

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Asia, Development, Economics, International

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

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Europe, Finance and Markets, UK

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?

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Behavioural, Economics

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

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