Anthony Galea explores the economic consequences of a possible UK exit from the European Union on the Irish economy.
Security, Trade and the Economy
The Security, Trade and the Economy program aims to provide Canadians with relevant and accessible analysis on current international economic policies with a focus on Canadian interests and trade security. Additionally, the program examines our country’s commitment to NATO’s mandate of encouraging economic collaboration and eliminating economic conflict.
The Blame Game: Slowing Global Growth and the Impact of Emerging Markets
Since the 2008 financial crisis, Emerging Market (EM) economies have been the major drive of economic growth; however, the engine behind the growth is beginning to sputter. Of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) who contribute 20% of global GDP, Brazil and Russia are both in recession while China has experienced dramatic Read More…
Why the Next Government Shouldn’t Raise Corporate Taxes
Christopher Scarvelis explores the threats and consequences of increasing corporate taxation in Canada.
The Marriage of Environment and Economics: A Review of Scott Vaughan´s “Trade and Sustainable Development”
The idea of sustainable development is fairly simple; a system of development that meets the needs of today while bearing in mind its ability to continue for the future. It is often the simplest of ideas which have the most perplexing complexities due to their openness and interpretation. Earlier this year, a group of thirty Read More…
The Business of the Indian-Israeli Defence Partnership
In this article, Anthony Galea explores the trade and economic relationship of the burgeoning Indian-Israeli defence partnership.
Studying Alternatives: Third Way Politics and Economics
Michael Oshell examines the political and economic framework of Anthony Gidden’s ‘Third Way’.
Washing Away Our Future: Issues of Water Scarcity Part II
In 2008, Daniel Craig made his second on screen appearance as James Bond in Quantum of Solace. In the 22nd instalment of the franchise, Craig is pursuing a group of shadowy and nefarious billionaires who are hell-bent on securing a barren tract of Bolivian desert in exchange for facilitating a military coup d’état. So what Read More…
The Economics of an Exodus: The Economic Incentive to Accepting Syrian Refugees (Part 2)
Are Syrian refugees an economic burden or benefit?
The Economics of an Exodus: The Economic Incentive to Accepting Syrian Refugees (Part 1)
Are Syrian refugees an economic burden or benefit?
Washing Away Our Future: Issues of Water Scarcity Part I
Aishwarya Sahai and Michael Oshell discuss the international security threat that follows water scarcity.