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Economics
China’s Economic Slowdown: Is The Magical Growth Over?
The Chinese economy is currently experiencing a significant slowdown, with the real estate sector at the epicenter of the crisis. The collapse of Evergrande, the world’s most indebted property developer, in August 2023 sent
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Labour Market
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most cathartic technologies to have ever existed, transfiguring the various sectors of the economy.
The Manhattan Project: A Game Theory Analysis
The Manhattan Project was a top-secret research and development effort during World War II that aimed to develop the world’s first atomic bomb. It was initiated in 1939 and led by the United States, with the collaboration of the United Kingdom and Canada.
The Gig Economy Revolution: Reshaping Work in the 21st Century
The gig economy is all the rage these days. We are all aware of the changes in our jobs, professions, economies, and societies, affecting various professions and individuals’ daily lives.
Immigration Policy Debates:
Why are countries tightening immigration laws?
FEMINIST ECONOMIC THOUGHT
-Kesa Zahera Introduction: Amartya Sen, in his paper “Equality of What”, puts forward the idea of freedom in economic discourse. He encapsulates the idea of social well-being and how it correlates to economic development. This heralded a new form of economic thinking, unconventional and distinctive, contrary to Adam Smith’s Invisible Hand Principle. The constant tussle […]
Unravelling the Political Economy of Elections
Elections stand as the cornerstone of democratic societies, representing the collective voice of the people in selecting their leaders. However,
Economics of Happiness: The relationship between Income and Happiness
‘Money can’t buy happiness’, is a saying overly generalised and imposed upon society to create a narrative that stereotypes anyone and everyone, who believes otherwise and pursues money. However, as a society, we neglect the layers of variables such as age, income level, marital status, social interactions
Transitioning to a Circular Economy: The Role of Informal Sector in Waste Management
India is one of the world’s largest waste-generating nations, with approximately 62 million tonnes of municipal waste being generated annually.
Entrepreneurship
Story of a Bootstrapped Unicorn: EaseMy Trip
In the vast landscape of startup success stories, few narratives captivate the imagination as fervently as those of enterprises that rise from humble beginnings to become giants.
BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING: UNVEILING GENDER DISPARITIES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
–Shivalee Duara ABSTRACT The article talks about the gender gap that exists in the field of entrepreneurship even today. This discrimination is evident in various forms. It ranges from the mindset, societal norms, limitations, and investment gap. India is home to more than 8,000 start-ups founded by women; however, 6,000 of these start-ups remain unfinanced. […]
Blockchain Technology and Entrepreneurship: Examining the Potential for Innovation and Disruption
Blockchain technology has taken the world by storm with cryptocurrency being the talk of the town and everyone investing unreal amounts of money in Bitcoins, Ethereum and whatnot.
Finance
Charting the Course to Corporate Prosperity: Unveiling BlackRock’s Success Story
Few names are as well-known in the fast-paced world of banking and investments as BlackRock. BlackRock, which started off as a microscale bond investing company in 1988, has grown into a global financial behemoth that
Corporate Green Bonds
Corporations globally are now recognising their responsibility towards environmental conservation and sustainable development and thus are advocating for the use of greener and more sustainable business practices, which has led to the emergence of the concept of corporate green bonds.
GREEN BONDS: FINANCING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
– Kesa Zahera INTRODUCTION “Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves. The Earth is the only world known so far to harbour life”. These lines by Carl Sagan […]
Climate Change: Risk to Financial Stability
Former general secretary of the UN quotes “climate change is the single greatest threat to a sustainable future but, at the same time, addressing the climate challenge presents a golden opportunity to promote prosperity, security
Relation Between Layoffs in The Tech Sector and Its Effect on Share Price
During the COVID-19 Crisis, which started in 2019 and lasted till 2021, many economies worldwide saw business closures, an increase in unemployment, and a decrease in the velocity of money as people were restricted to their homes and were asked to Work from Home (WFH).
FINTECH: GAMECHANGER OR BUBBLE?
During summertime, the silence of my local streets is broken by the ringing bells of the Ice-cream vendor. A great commotion follows and children run like ants to choose their indulgences from cola to orange to cream.
Public Policy & Current Affairs
Greenwashing: A Tactic to Evade Accountability and Hinder Climate Action
Our planet is facing the severe impacts of human-driven climate change in the form of rising sea levels, heatwaves, flooding, landslides, wildfires etc. that have resulted in massive destruction of lives and property.
India’s Development in the Semiconductors Ecosystem
Semiconductors are essential components in various fields, including healthcare, medical equipment, communications, computers, defence, transportation, clean energy, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Impact of Augmented Reality on Marketing Experience
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” In the context of augmented reality, these words ring particularly true.
Behind the Bars: Deciphering the Global Prison Industrial Complex
A prison-industrial complex is an aggregate of all the industries and stakeholders that benefit from the expansion and maintenance of the prison system. This complex involves multiple parties that benefit both financially
Perspective: Raising Women’s Marriage Age to 21 is a Toss Towards Empowerment
India has taken a significant step towards achieving Goal 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which explicitly calls upon nation-states to formulate policies for achieving gender equality. The recent move by the Centre to ensure gender equality in marriage age
Namami Gange Programme: Projection vs Processing
India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, eloquently expressed that Ganga represents the country’s rich and memorable past, continuously flowing into the present and towards the ocean of the future.
Space Economics: The Commercial Space Exploration
Countries worldwide are competing in the race to explore the solar system, aiming to make their mark as space pioneers. India, one of fastest growing economies in the world, embarked on an impressive achievement with Chandrayaan 3
01 Year of Agnipath Scheme: Understanding the Economics behind the “Path of Fire”
The central government announced the Agnipath scheme on June 14th, 2022, to recruit personnel below officer ranks, soldiers, sailors, and airmen to the three wings of the Indian armed forces.
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