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Beef Prices Hit Record Highs: A Classic Case of Supply and Demand

April 27, 2026 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Beef Prices Hit Record Highs: A Classic Case of Supply and Demand

Beef prices in the United States have reached record highs, with live cattle prices hitting $2.51 per pound, the highest level since records began in the 1960s. This is terrible timing for consumers who are […]

Economic News

Why Air Fares Are Soaring: Conflict, Fuel Prices and Supply Constraints Explained

April 23, 2026 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Why Air Fares Are Soaring: Conflict, Fuel Prices and Supply Constraints Explained

Air fares have surged sharply over the past year, with the cheapest economy tickets now costing 24% more on average, according to new research. Behind this rise lies a combination of global conflict, rising costs, […]

Economic News

Trump’s Beef with Beef: How Tariffs and Imports Are Shaping U.S. Meat Prices

October 27, 2025 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Trump’s Beef with Beef: How Tariffs and Imports Are Shaping U.S. Meat Prices

In the latest twist of U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump has announced plans to quadruple beef imports from Argentina in an effort to drive down soaring domestic prices. The move has angered U.S. cattle […]

Economic News

Alcohol Prices Surge as Trinidad and Tobago Doubles Excise Duty

October 22, 2025 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Alcohol Prices Surge as Trinidad and Tobago Doubles Excise Duty

Beer lovers in Trinidad and Tobago are feeling the sting of a new government policy — a doubling of the excise duty on alcoholic drinks. The 2025–2026 National Budget has raised the tax from TT$5.14 […]

Economic News

Lamborghini Stays Loud: Why the Supercar Maker Isn’t Ready to Go Electric

October 20, 2025 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Lamborghini Stays Loud: Why the Supercar Maker Isn’t Ready to Go Electric

While most carmakers are racing toward electric vehicles (EVs), Lamborghini is pressing pause. The Italian supercar brand has confirmed it will keep using internal combustion engines (ICEs) in its cars for at least another decade […]

Economic News

India Slashes Taxes to Spark Spending Surge — But Will It Work?

September 23, 2025 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on India Slashes Taxes to Spark Spending Surge — But Will It Work?

India is gearing up for its biggest shopping season of the year — and the government is giving consumers a reason to celebrate. A wide range of Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts have just […]

Economic News

Shanghai’s AI Boom: How China is Expanding the Supply of a Future-Defining Industry

September 18, 2025 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Shanghai’s AI Boom: How China is Expanding the Supply of a Future-Defining Industry

Shanghai has just unveiled a bold new plan to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI). The city’s Zhangjiang AI Innovation Town, located in the heart of the Pudong New Area, aims to attract […]

Economic News

Sweet Tooth, Sour Prices: Food Inflation Rises Again in the UK

August 26, 2025 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Sweet Tooth, Sour Prices: Food Inflation Rises Again in the UK

The price of everyday essentials like chocolate, butter and eggs continues to climb, pushing UK food inflation to its highest rate in 18 months. According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), food prices rose by […]

Basic Economic Concepts

Foreign Phone Sales in China Plunge Amid Rising Local Competition

January 6, 2025 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Foreign Phone Sales in China Plunge Amid Rising Local Competition

Sales of foreign mobile phones in China plummeted 47.4% year-on-year in November, totaling just 3.04 million units, according to new data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT). Apple, the dominant foreign […]

Basic Economic Concepts

Coffee Prices Hit Record Highs as Supply Struggles to Meet Global Demand

December 12, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Coffee Prices Hit Record Highs as Supply Struggles to Meet Global Demand

Coffee drinkers, brace yourselves: the price of your daily cup is set to rise as global coffee prices hit record highs. On Tuesday, Arabica beans—the most widely used coffee variety—reached $3.44 per pound, a jump […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

CHIPS act to fuel Samsung’s Texas Expansion

April 15, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on CHIPS act to fuel Samsung’s Texas Expansion

In a move to bolster the United States’ semiconductor capacity, the CHIPS Act has earmarked approximately $52 billion in funding for the sector, aiming to reduce dependence on overseas chip manufacturing. Samsung, plans to use […]

Basic Economic Concepts

Fizzled Out: Australia’s Soft Drink Shortage Due to CO2 Crunch

March 4, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Fizzled Out: Australia’s Soft Drink Shortage Due to CO2 Crunch

Australian supermarkets are facing a notable shortage of soft drinks, leaving shelves surprisingly empty. The root of the issue? A significant shortage of carbon dioxide (CO2) on the east coast! This shortage stems from local […]

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Thailand’s Strategic Tax Cut on Alcohol to Revitalise Tourism

February 26, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Thailand’s Strategic Tax Cut on Alcohol to Revitalise Tourism

In a notable effort to rejuvenate its tourism sector, Thailand has announced a reduction in alcohol tax rates. This policy, effective from Friday, is part of a broader strategy to appeal to international visitors and […]

Basic Economic Concepts

Scotland to Increase Alcohol Minimum Price by 30% in Public Health Push

February 6, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Scotland to Increase Alcohol Minimum Price by 30% in Public Health Push

Article: Scotland is set to take a bold step in its public health policy by increasing the minimum price of alcoholic beverages by 30%. This significant move, expected to be confirmed by ministers in Edinburgh, […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

UK Government to ban disposable vapes

January 29, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on UK Government to ban disposable vapes

In a significant move to address the increasing prevalence of vaping among young people, the UK government has announced plans to ban disposable vapes. This decision comes as figures from Action on Smoking and Health […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

Kentucky Bourbon Industry Braces for Potential 50% EU Tariff

December 11, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Kentucky Bourbon Industry Braces for Potential 50% EU Tariff

Kentucky’s renowned bourbon industry is under threat of a substantial 50% tariff on exports to the European Union. This looming tariff, a potential outcome if the Biden Administration and EU do not finalize a trade […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

Soaring Sugar Prices and The Global Economic Impact

November 23, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Soaring Sugar Prices and The Global Economic Impact

The world is currently facing a significant surge in sugar prices, reaching levels unseen since 2011. This escalation, largely due to reduced global supplies following unfavorable weather in key sugar-exporting countries like India and Thailand, […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

WeWork Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Debt Challenges and Remote Work Shift

November 7, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on WeWork Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Debt Challenges and Remote Work Shift

WeWork, the co-working giant that once boasted a valuation of $47 billion, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, which has been struggling with a net long-term debt of $2.9 billion and over $13 […]

Aggregate Demand and Supply

Apple Braces for Potential Fourth Quarter Revenue Decline Amid Global Challenges

November 2, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Apple Braces for Potential Fourth Quarter Revenue Decline Amid Global Challenges

Apple, the tech giant known for its iPhones and MacBooks, is bracing for its fourth consecutive quarterly revenue decline. As the company prepares to report its earnings, Wall Street anticipates a slight dip in sales […]

Basic Economic Concepts

Rolls-Royce Restructuring: 2,500 Jobs on the Chopping Block!

October 18, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Rolls-Royce Restructuring: 2,500 Jobs on the Chopping Block!

Rolls-Royce, the renowned engineering giant, has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs worldwide in a bid to create a “more efficient and effective” organization. This decision marks the first significant action by Tufan […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

Dr. Martens Laces Up With New Repair Service To Embrace Sustainability

September 27, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Dr. Martens Laces Up With New Repair Service To Embrace Sustainability

Dr. Martens, the iconic bootmaker, is stepping up its sustainability game by launching a shoe repair service in the UK. This move is aimed at encouraging customers to prolong the life of their boots, thereby […]

Basic Economic Concepts

Swiftonomics Strikes: Taylor Swift’s Tour Boosts Hotel Bucks!

September 20, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Swiftonomics Strikes: Taylor Swift’s Tour Boosts Hotel Bucks!

Pop sensation Taylor Swift is not only dominating the music charts but is also making a significant impact on the hotel industry. Her latest “Eras” tour has led to a surge in hotel revenues in […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

Apple’s China Wobble: When Politics Meets Tech!

September 8, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Apple’s China Wobble: When Politics Meets Tech!

Apple has hit a snag in China with recent reports suggesting that Chinese government workers have been instructed to stay clear of iPhones. This news has caused Apple’s shares to tumble for two consecutive days, […]

Basic Economic Concepts

Arm’s Muscle Flex: A $50bn Chip Play on the Nasdaq!

September 7, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Arm’s Muscle Flex: A $50bn Chip Play on the Nasdaq!

Arm Holdings, the UK-based chip designer, is gearing up for a significant move – they’re aiming for a market value of over $50bn (£40bn) as they prepare to sell shares to the public for the […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

Luckin Coffee sells big on their new Boozy Brew

September 5, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Luckin Coffee sells big on their new Boozy Brew

Luckin Coffee, a prominent coffee chain in China, recently brewed up a storm with its new offering: an alcohol-infused latte in collaboration with Kweichow Moutai, China’s national liquor brand. On the first day of its […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

Lego Builds Success Despite Industry Decline

August 31, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Lego Builds Success Despite Industry Decline

While other toy companies are struggling with sales slumps fueled by inflation, Lego is constructing positive results one brick at a time. The Danish toymaker saw a 1% rise in revenue during the first half […]

Basic Economic Concepts

Pouring Money Down the Drain: The €200M Plan to Save Wine!

August 27, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Pouring Money Down the Drain: The €200M Plan to Save Wine!

Time to uncork a bottle of economic intrigue: the French government and the European Union are shelling out a whopping 200 million euros to… destroy surplus wine. Wait, what? Yep, you read that right. It’s […]

Aggregate Demand and Supply

Inflation Takes a Breather: US Sees Lowest Annual Rate in Over Two Years

June 14, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Inflation Takes a Breather: US Sees Lowest Annual Rate in Over Two Years

The inflation rate in the United States receded in May to its lowest annual rate in over two years, as per a report from the Labor Department. The consumer price index (CPI), a key measure […]

Basic Economic Concepts

Oil Prices Bounce Back as Saudi Arabia Announces Major Output Cuts

June 8, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Oil Prices Bounce Back as Saudi Arabia Announces Major Output Cuts

Oil prices have shot upwards following Saudi Arabia’s announcement to cut oil production by a million barrels per day (bpd) in July. This move is part of a broader strategy by OPEC+, a group of […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

China’s Economic Recovery Boosts Sales for U.S. Companies

May 15, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on China’s Economic Recovery Boosts Sales for U.S. Companies

China’s economy is recovering from a slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and this is good news for U.S. companies that do business in China. Starbucks, Yum Brands, MGM Resorts, and Tapestry are just a […]

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Aggregate Demand and Supply

UK Inflation on a Roll: Record Bread Prices Send Inflation Soaring

April 24, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on UK Inflation on a Roll: Record Bread Prices Send Inflation Soaring

In March, UK inflation persisted at over 10%, mainly due to skyrocketing bread prices. Consumer prices increased by 10.1%, with food prices climbing by 19.2%—the highest increase in 45 years. Bread and cereals experienced a […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

Green power surge: Renewables shatter records in 2022

April 14, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Green power surge: Renewables shatter records in 2022

A renewable energy renaissance swept the globe in 2022, with wind and solar power propelling worldwide electricity generation to its greenest level yet. Ember, an independent climate think tank, reveals that 12% of global power […]

Basic Economic Concepts

Is the government to blame for Indonesia’s surging rice prices?

March 22, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Is the government to blame for Indonesia’s surging rice prices?

The price of rice in Indonesia has been steadily increasing since last year, and experts are wondering if the government’s attempts to regulate the market might actually be making things worse. The Information Center for […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

War in the EV market as Tesla slashes prices again

March 9, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on War in the EV market as Tesla slashes prices again

Tesla has announced price cuts for the second time this year in a renewed bid to outprice competitors and stimulate demand.  Certain models have had their price slashed by 5-10%. This follows even higher cuts […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

Funko Pop!’s biggest customer of the year so far… the trash can!

March 6, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Funko Pop!’s biggest customer of the year so far… the trash can!

Funko, the company behind Funko Pop! – those vinyl figurines with big bobbly heads, has recently announced its plans to bin $30 million worth of stock. Profits at the end of 2022 were waning as […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

Canadian Alcohol consumption at historic lows

March 1, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Canadian Alcohol consumption at historic lows

Sales of wine and beer fell drastically in Canada from 2021-2022, demonstrating that the Canadian government’s crackdown on alcohol consumption seems to be doing the trick. Alcohol is a demerit good and governments around the […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

Tesla slashes China prices in the face of fierce domestic competition

October 25, 2022 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Tesla slashes China prices in the face of fierce domestic competition

Tesla has been forced to cut its prices in China as local competition from firms such as BYD and Xpeng intensifies. The price of their cheapest model in the China market has decreased by 5% […]

Aggregate Demand and Supply

UK prices spiraling upwards as inflation hits 40-year high

June 23, 2022 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on UK prices spiraling upwards as inflation hits 40-year high

The UK inflation rate is rising at its fastest rate in 40 years. This is predominantly a result of soaring fuel and energy prices, as well as recent pressure on food costs. Year-on-year inflation for […]

Basic Economic Concepts

Tesla has its own law of demand – profits soaring despite higher prices!

April 22, 2022 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Tesla has its own law of demand – profits soaring despite higher prices!

Price goes up, quantity demanded goes down – it is the law of demand and economics 101. Not in the case of Tesla apparently! The electric car manufacturer has recently announced soaring profits of $3.3 […]

Filipino drivers to receive fuel subsidies as oil prices rise
Consumer and Business Behaviour

Filipino drivers to receive fuel subsidies as oil prices rise

March 15, 2022 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Filipino drivers to receive fuel subsidies as oil prices rise

Filipino drivers to receive fuel subsidies as oil prices rise […]

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Consumer and Business Behaviour

Uber prices in London set to increase after high court ruling

December 8, 2021 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Uber prices in London set to increase after high court ruling

Following a high court ruling about Uber’s relationship with their customers, the price of each ride may be about to increase by 20%.  The business was previously operated in a way whereby customers entered into […]

Basic Economic Concepts

World’s major economies to release oil reserves to lower soaring oil prices

November 24, 2021 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on World’s major economies to release oil reserves to lower soaring oil prices

In an attempt to lower the price of oil the US is leading an international effort of other major economies to release oil reserves. The price of crude oil reached a 7-year high of $81.93 […]

Basic Economic Concepts

Saudi Aramco profits increase by almost 300%

August 15, 2021 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Saudi Aramco profits increase by almost 300%

Saudi Aramco, a state-owned energy company in Saudi Arabia and the world’s most valuable company, has seen year-on-year profits almost quadruple in the second quarter of 2021. The firm, which is also the world’s largest […]

Basic Economic Concepts

Groundbreaking new drug for Alzheimer’s is going to come at a cost!

June 10, 2021 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Groundbreaking new drug for Alzheimer’s is going to come at a cost!

A new drug to treat Alzheimer’s has just been approved in the US but there is one big catch… it is really expensive! Priced at $56,000 for a year of treatment, the producer Biogen are […]

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Consumer and Business Behaviour

An online shopping boom is fueling ships across the Pacific

September 22, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on An online shopping boom is fueling ships across the Pacific

In the last few months, American consumers have been going mad for online shopping, with the result being a buoyant shipping industry across the transpacific. In these coronavirus times, consumer demand for household goods has […]

Nut prices are hitting rock bottom as global demand remains low
Consumer and Business Behaviour

Nut prices are hitting rock bottom as global demand remains low

August 26, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Nut prices are hitting rock bottom as global demand remains low

What happens when you’ve got too many nuts, and not enough people to sell them too? Easy… you lower the price! That’s the price mechanism in a nutshell… This is exactly what is happening in […]

Recession proof coca-cola
Consumer and Business Behaviour

Why does the recession proof Coca-Cola have so much cash?

June 25, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Why does the recession proof Coca-Cola have so much cash?

As economies around the world continue to be shattered by the economic consequences of Covid-19, millions of business have found themselves running out of cash. Stemming from huge declines in demand for almost every good […]

Toilet paper shortage
Consumer and Business Behaviour

Toilet paper manufacturer gets the go ahead to fill the shortage

June 7, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Toilet paper manufacturer gets the go ahead to fill the shortage

One thing we will learn from this pandemic is that when people see a crisis coming, they buy A LOT of toilet paper.    The surging demand has been one of the most fascinating and […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

French government to provide 8 billion euros to help revive their car industry

May 29, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on French government to provide 8 billion euros to help revive their car industry

The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, announced this week a fiscal stimulus of €8 billion to help the French car industry. His government are hoping that the cash injection will not only help domestic auto […]

British Supercar manufacturer McLaren to cut more than 25% of their workforce
Consumer and Business Behaviour

British Supercar manufacturer McLaren to cut more than 25% of their workforce

May 27, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on British Supercar manufacturer McLaren to cut more than 25% of their workforce

As the world’s economies continue to reel from the damage caused by the spread of Covid-19, Supercar manufacturer McLaren is the latest company to announce a huge wave of layoffs. The British based firm is […]

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Kenya and the US look set to sign a free-trade deal despite Trump’s attacks on global trade

February 7, 2020 Comments Off on Kenya and the US look set to sign a free-trade deal despite Trump’s attacks on global trade

Under President Trump, the US stance towards global trade has become increasingly protectionist, with billions of dollars of tariffs placed on goods from countries all over the world, engagement in a devastating trade war with […]

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UK government to step in and pay people’s wages

March 21, 2020 Comments Off on UK government to step in and pay people’s wages

In yet another unbelievable day of economic policy in action, the chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced yesterday the latest measures to protect people’s income, keep businesses alive, and encourage spending in the economy.  […]

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VAT to be tripled in Saudi Arabia to 15%

May 11, 2020 Comments Off on VAT to be tripled in Saudi Arabia to 15%

Saudi Arabia, the second largest oil producing nation in the world, has for the last few years been trying desperately to diversify its economy and reduce their dependence on the export of oil. Despite being […]

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China makes pledge to be ‘carbon neutral’ by 2060

October 20, 2020 Comments Off on China makes pledge to be ‘carbon neutral’ by 2060

In what some commentators are calling a bold and audacious pledge, President Xi announced to the UN that China will be carbon neutral by the year 2060. That gives the world’s second largest economy, and […]

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Dark days for the UK economy…

September 29, 2022 Comments Off on Dark days for the UK economy…

The UK economy has been plunged into economic turmoil since the announcement of the mini-budget last week.  Since the new chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced the largest tax cuts in 50 years the economy seems to […]

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The AI Revolution: A Double-Edged Sword for the Job Market?

May 5, 2023 Comments Off on The AI Revolution: A Double-Edged Sword for the Job Market?

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna disclosed that the company expects around 7,800 jobs to be replaced by AI within the next five years. This change could affect nearly one-third of IBM’s non-customer-facing roles, which currently involve […]

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Is the internet a merit good?

February 28, 2023 Comments Off on 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 […]

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China to impose an 80.5% tariff on Australian barley exports

May 21, 2020 Comments Off on China to impose an 80.5% tariff on Australian barley exports

Australia’s barley producers are about to feel the full force of Chinese protectionism after the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Monday that an 80.5% tariff would be imposed on barley exports from Australia. The […]

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Luxembourg Cuts Upfront Costs to Encourage Solar Energy and Sustainability

January 19, 2026 Comments Off on Luxembourg Cuts Upfront Costs to Encourage Solar Energy and Sustainability

Luxembourg has introduced a new solar subsidy scheme designed to accelerate the transition to renewable energy by reducing the upfront costs faced by households. Under the new pre-financing system, which came into force on January […]

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BP’s Brazil Oil Find Tests the Trade-Offs Between Growth and Sustainability

August 13, 2025 Comments Off on BP’s Brazil Oil Find Tests the Trade-Offs Between Growth and Sustainability

BP has announced its largest oil and gas discovery in a quarter of a century, this time in deep waters off Brazil. The “Bumerangue” field could become a major new production hub and marks BP’s […]

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Nigeria’s economy on a rapid rise but so are prices

May 13, 2025 Comments Off on Nigeria’s economy on a rapid rise but so are prices

Nigeria’s economy grew 4.6% year-on-year in Q4 2024, marking its fastest expansion in a decade. According to the World Bank, the full-year growth rate reached 3.6% and is expected to continue in 2025. This is […]

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South Korea’s ‘Youth New Deal’: Can Government Intervention Fix Youth Unemployment?

May 5, 2026 Comments Off on South Korea’s ‘Youth New Deal’: Can Government Intervention Fix Youth Unemployment?

South Korea has launched a major new policy, the “Youth New Deal,” aimed at tackling rising youth unemployment. Despite overall employment increasing, the proportion of young people (aged 15–29) in work has fallen to 43.5%, […]

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Luxembourg Cuts Upfront Costs to Encourage Solar Energy and Sustainability

January 19, 2026 Comments Off on Luxembourg Cuts Upfront Costs to Encourage Solar Energy and Sustainability

Luxembourg has introduced a new solar subsidy scheme designed to accelerate the transition to renewable energy by reducing the upfront costs faced by households. Under the new pre-financing system, which came into force on January […]

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Freeze the Rent: Zohran Mamdani’s Bold Bet on Price Controls — An Economist’s Dream or Nightmare?

November 11, 2025 Comments Off on Freeze the Rent: Zohran Mamdani’s Bold Bet on Price Controls — An Economist’s Dream or Nightmare?

New York City has a new mayor, and his signature promise fits on a protest sign: Freeze the Rent. Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and former state assembly member from Queens, swept into office by […]

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