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2025 Semester 2
Money, Media, and the Modern Vote
October 28, 2025

Election campaign advertising in recent years has undergone a dramatic transformation, blending traditional and digital formats while adopting sophisticated strategies to reach and persuade diverse voter groups. With record levels…

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2025 Debate Election Ethics International Relations New York Policy Politics Regulation Social Media USA
La’Bubble? – Labubu’s Precipitous Rise
October 27, 2025

Introduction Firms have long leveraged the power of celebrity influence to promulgate global image and advertising. Few crazes, however, have matched that of Labubu, a small cosmetic doll that has…

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Consumerism
The High-Speed Economy: Exploring the Business of Formula 1
October 25, 2025

    Introduction Formula 1 epitomises the fusion of sport, technology, and global commerce, ever since its formation in 1950. It is a high-speed ecosystem where engineering excellence meets strategic…

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#Economics Formula 1 Social Media Technology World
From Dollars to Yuan: Beijing Rewires Iron Ore Market
October 20, 2025

In Q4 2025, a landmark agreement between Australian mining giant BHP and China is set to take effect. The deal, which mandates that the settlement of a material 30% of…

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#China Australia Business Economics Finance International Relations Macroeconomics Markets Politics World
The AI boom’s reliance on circular deals
October 11, 2025

Introduction     “If you like, I can assemble a full, polished draft with integrated citations drawn from credible sources. Do you want me to build that now for your…

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AI Economics Finance Markets Technology World
The $1 Million Visa: America’s Gold Card Gamble
October 8, 2025

For many people, particularly those from less developed countries, the “American Dream” has long symbolized freedom, opportunity and prosperity through hard work and perseverance. Throughout the 20th century, millions of…

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#Economics #Finance #Investing #Labour Market America Business Immigration Macroeconomics Migration Trump World
The flaws and flair of Superannuation Systems
October 7, 2025

Introduction  Australia’s superannuation system garners praise as one of the strongest retirement frameworks in the world, backed by compulsory employer contributions and a rapidly growing $4.3 trillion pool of assets.…

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#ASIC #Funds #Regulation and Control #retirement #savings #SMSF #superannuation #system collapses
Esports loses millions per year, why does it still exist?
October 1, 2025

Introduction The first esports competition, the Intergalactic Spacewar Olympics was hosted by Stanford University in 1972, with the winner receiving a one-year Rolling Stones magazine subscription. Since then, esports has…

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Economics esports Gaming Technology
When Nepal Caught Fire – The Gen Z Protests
September 26, 2025

Figure 1: Street Protest in Nepal. Source: CBC   Introduction Nepal’s recent Gen Z protest has highlighted the importance of how poor governance can lead to a complete collapse. Years…

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Behavioural Economics Economic Development Ethics Government Nepal Policy Politics World
The Price of Success: The Increasing Monetisation of Professional Sports
September 23, 2025

Introduction Once the epitome of perseverance, individual effort, and strength, rampant commercialisation now threatens professional sports’ social image. Powered by aggressive monetisation, gambling, financial misfeasance and bribery are increasingly emblematic…

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Gambling Sport
The Economic Reform Roundtable in Focus
September 20, 2025

Introduction   The economic future of Australia was central at the 2025 Economic Reform Roundtable, where experts discussed how to lift the country out of its current sluggish growth and guide…

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#Australia's global ranking #AustralianEconomy #budget management #economic reform roundtable #interest rate cuts #roundtable Economic Growth Macroeconomics Productivity
What’s With All the New Car Brands on the Road?
September 16, 2025

Introduction The IAA or International Mobility Show Germany, formerly known as the International Motor Show Germany, held in Munich this year is normally a tour de force for the powerhouse…

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#Finance Australia Cars Economics Environment Europe Government International Relations Sustainability Technology World
A home in Australia – now a distant dream?
September 16, 2025

Introduction The Australian property market offers competitive returns at a minimal risk, but continuous investor demand has resulted in high barriers to entry within the sector. Young Aussies now stand…

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#coalition #first-home buyers #home #housing prices #labour #property #youth Government Interest Rates
Talk of the Town: Tariffs, How does it work?
September 12, 2025

  Introduction: Tariffs overview   Tariffs are one of the oldest instruments of economic policy, yet they remain among the most contentious. From Roman levies on silk to Trump’s trade…

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#Economics Finance Government Macroeconomics Public Policy tariffs Trump World
Zombie Firms: Keeping the Dead Alive
September 9, 2025

  Introduction: The Walking Debt Around the world, countries are starting to see a rise in the number of zombie firms, which are firms whose earnings before interest and taxes…

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Corporate Debt Economic Growth Financial Crisis Low Interest Rates Market Competition Zombie Firms
Trump vs Fed: Case for Federal Reserve Independence
September 6, 2025

Introduction Central banks across the globe have been the subject of scrutiny recently, with raging debate surrounding the modern need for their de jure independence. Before his re-election, Trump stated…

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#Economics #Finance #Labour Market #Politics #PublicPolicy America Business Economic Development Inflation Macroeconomics Markets Policy Regulation Trump World
Graduating university in the age of AI
September 2, 2025

The rapid advancement of AI is impacting the global workforce, presenting both opportunities and challenges to society. The greatest advantage of AI is its ability to reduce costs for companies…

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#graduate careers #technological shift #unemployment Artificial Intelligence Communication and Management Skill Job Skills Labour Economics
Google – Hyperscaling to New Heights?
August 31, 2025

The sharpest threat to Google’s search business is now running on Google’s own servers. In May 2025, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT and its application programming interface (API) would operate on…

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AI Google Hyperscaling OpenAI
Beyond the Dragon: Australia’s China Trade Dilemma
August 30, 2025

Many economists argue that Australia’s trade relations with China are both its greatest strength and most glaring weakness. Born out of slow beginnings and later cemented as China grew into…

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#China #Finance #Labour Market Australia china trade Economics GDP Government Inflation International Relations International Trade Macroeconomics Markets Trade Trump World

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