Consumer and Business Behaviour

UK Blocks Microsoft’s Gaming Power Play

In a surprising move, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has halted Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of video game giant Activision Blizzard. The deal would have given Microsoft control over popular titles like Call […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

Argentina Inflation hits 100%

The inflation rate in Argentina has passed the 100% mark this week with consumers particularly hard hit by increasing food prices – the price of meat alone increased by almost 20% in the last month. […]

Is the internet a merit good?
Consumer and Business Behaviour

Is the internet a merit good?

In 2021, the Biden Administration announced the roll out of the Affordable Connectivity Program – low cost and high-speed internet for those who couldn’t afford their own connection or have difficulty setting it up. The […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

The Billionaire who is giving away his Billions – Patagonia founder giving company away to fight climate change

Yvon Chouinard, the billionaire founder of the outdoor clothing brand Patagonia has announced his intention to give away ownership of his company to a trust and non-profit organisation. The new ownership structure will ensure that […]