ESG - the golden word in any industry at least up until recently. More than 20 ESG funds shut down in 2023 which has been the highest in the last few years. The overwhelming reports on sustainable funds being liquidated, investment firms withdrawing capital from these funds begs the question; are sustainable funds financially unsustainable?
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For months, Canadians have been furious at the federal carbon tax. But what actually is the carbon tax? And does it help or hinder the economy?
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Is Canada's new $2.7 billion in subsidies for an EV battery factory worth it? Maybe, but probably not
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The article explores the fast fashion industry's decision-making, using Game Theory. It exposes the industry's economic prosperity alongside the dark side, embodied by the Rana Plaza disaster. Emphasising the need for aligned incentives and consumer-behaviour change, the conclusion calls for conscious purchasing to manifest positive shifts in work safety conditions.
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India and Canada have been embroiled in a bitter row for months. But as the economic costs of the strife begin to rear their ugly head, it's important to review why a normalization of ties could be mutually beneficial.
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If you cannot shake off the relentless Taylor Swift media coverage, here is a deep dive into the economic impacts and causes behind this puzzling sensation. Unveil the captivating world of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, where music and economics collide in a spectacle that injects $4.6 billion into local economies.
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This article looks at the application of game theory models to the realm of climate treaties, and uncovers efficacious ways of incentivizing countries to lower emissions.
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This article examines incarcerated labour in the United States, and the legal sanctioning of forced labor in prisons resulting from the 13th amendment.
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