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Finance & Economics
Is Inflation Always a Monetary Phenomenon?
We have all been taught in our social studies classes that governments ought to do what is right and not what is popular; but what our teachers kept from us, is the sheer ugliness of the truth that is miles from reality.
Deceiving ‘Responsible Gambling’ Campaigns Fuel UK Betting Industry
Gambling advertisements are everywhere – on billboards, on the tube, and on shop windows. But does ‘responsible gambling’ campaigns funded by popular betting agencies such as Sky Betting & Gambling, William Hill, and Pokerstars solve the problem?
The Importance of the “G” in ESG
This article is the second in a series that addresses the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance factors in an organization.
The Fall of the Crypto-King: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Empire Unravelled
Just months ago, Sam Bankman-Fried was a celebrated crypto billionaire, deemed a prodigy that had pioneered the crypto industry and built an empire worth a combined 32bn dollars. However, important questions about FTX’s collapse remain unanswered.
Inflation: The Post-Pandemic Economic Evil
How does it compare among the biggest European economic players and why?
FTX Collapsed and SBF Arrested: Should Crypto Market Be Regulated?
Having both regulated markets and unregulated markets is important as investors can choose which risk-reward ratio they are happy to bear responsibility for.
The Importance of Prioritising the ‘S’ in ESG
“The current issue the S in ESG faces is ‘if you can’t measure it, you can’t change it”‘. Follow Benedict Haslam as he provides an insight into our series addressing the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance factors in an organisation.
A Crisis in the Making: Inflation Uproar in the UK
Brits watching Matthew Hancock appearing on I’m a Celebrity while energy prices are at an all-time high feels like a badly timed joke rather than commentary on the socio-economic divide raging throughout the United Kingdom.
Saving the Planet or Opportunistic Greenwashing? How Businesses Interpret the “E” in ESG
In just the last few years, there has been a sea change in how corporations approach sustainability and environmental protection, with many major companies placing a much greater prioritisation on their environmental initiatives and their eco-friendly image.
The Science and Economics of Cannabis: A Case Study of Thailand
As of June 2022, Thailand has officially removed cannabis from the Category 5 narcotics list, making its cultivation, selling, and consumption legal.
“This is not the time to lean on ideology, it is the time to do what works!”
“The UK government will run out of money before you reach energy prices that really help those lowest-income households”
Pakistan’s Climate Crisis: Could It Be You Next?
The calamities that Pakistan is currently experiencing are a stark warning of the implications of widespread climatic collapse.