In November 2023, former United Kingdom prime minister Rishi Sunak gathered the world’s leading minds at Bletchley Park, U.K., for the 2023 Global AI Safety Summit. The timing of this meeting proved crucial as countries compete for dominance in the … Continue reading
Category: Economics
It’s the Economy, Stupid!
In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, 81% of surveyed registered voters rated the economy as very important to their vote, ranking it above other issues like immigration, healthcare, and foreign policy. Vice-president Kamala Harris and President-elect Donald Trump sought to … Continue reading
Canada Follows US and EU in Imposing Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles: Will it Backfire?
On August 26, 2024, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada’s decision to impose a 100 percent tariff on imported Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) starting October 1, 2024. Alongside a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum imports effective October … Continue reading
Universal Symbols, Local Impact
It seems ironic that the same principles that make streaming platforms like Netflix so addictive can also drive the economic growth of a rural town in East Africa. Yet, this is exactly the heart of the problem User Experience (UX) … Continue reading
Quels sont les enjeux actuels de la tarification de la pollution par le carbone au Canada ?
A l’heure actuelle, la tarification de la pollution par le dioxyde de carbone constitue un outil de politique publique de plus en plus exploité. Étant un phénomène récent, elle commence tout juste à faire ses preuves sur les plans écologiques … Continue reading
Revolutionizing Justice: The Impact of Mexico’s Judicial Reform and AMLO’s Legacy
Across the world, corruption in politics seems inevitable. The notion that we could do something to change this seems almost like a utopian dream. Any attempt to adapt political and social systems to make them more accountable to the public … Continue reading
IMF Loans: A Blessing or Curse?
In recent times, Pakistan has been recently struggling with crippling economic issues, often on the brink of financial collapse, only to be bailed out by an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan. The most recent US$7 billion loan agreement mirrors the … Continue reading
The Push for Increased Intraregional Trade in Latin America
Latin American economies are stalling. Shannon O’Neil, an economic policy expert at the Council on Foreign Relations, reported that over the last 30 years, Latin American economies have become less diverse regarding what they produce. The region’s industries export goods … Continue reading
Climate Change: The Social and Environmental Impacts of Popular Culture
Rapid technological advancements marked the rise of media’s steadfast growth—a vital application in shaping popular culture—transforming our communication, socialization, and knowledge exchange approaches. In particular, the emergence of media platforms has dramatically influenced society by contributing to the vitality and … Continue reading
“US Port Strikes and the Battle Over Automation in the Workforce”
Shipping plays a pivotal role in global trade, handling approximately 80% of the world’s goods, making it essential for the functioning of the American economy. Disruptions can send shockwaves through supply chains, affecting prices and businesses worldwide. On October … Continue reading