The Chinese economy has been booming in the past few decades. From 1970 to 2015, China’s GDP rose rapidly from 4.1% to 15.6%. Chinese GDP at 10.98 trillion USD (as of 2015) contributes to 21.2% of world GDP in 2015 and grew at an average rate of 7.3% for the past 3 years. The “Made Read More…
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CSR In India: Fostering ‘Responsible Growth’ Through Public-Private Partnerships
In 2014, India was the first country to enact a national law on Corporate Social Responsibility. Since then, the public and private sector have been partnering to transform India’s socio-economic landscape – or have they? Charlotte Provost discusses the potential ramifications of legitimizing CSR.
Canadians in Cuba: Will American Presence Change the Tourism Experience?
How is the Canadian tourism experience affected by the increase of American presence in a beloved vacation spot? Charlotte Le Vay explores the ways in which the influx of American wealth into the country has the potential to change the economic landscape of Cuba.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the Context of Global Trade
Julia Peng discusses how trade policies, agreements, and barriers can effectively prevent or encourage the spread of superbugs.
Britain Voted to Leave: What’s Next?
Since Britons voted to leave in last month’s EU referendum, UK politics has been all but in a state of upheaval. So, for this week’s Editors’ Forum, we asked our Program Editors at NAOC the following: what’s next?
The Triumph of Fear Over Openness: Britain’s Messy Divorce from the EU
The world was shocked when Britain voted to leave the EU. Sonia Liang discusses the negative political and economic consequences of this decisions for Britain.
Trade Arbitration: Foreign Corporations vs. Pressing Governmental Objectives (Pt. 3)
Prudence requires those involved in [ISDS reform] to come to agreeable terms, setting a global standard that would increase net foreign investment and trust between nations.
Does the End Really Justify the Means? Putin’s Political Maneuvering for Higher Approval Ratings
Michael Kang discusses the political maneuvering and policies behind Putin’s consistently high approval ratings.
Saudi-Iranian Rivalry Politicizes OPEC and Derails Doha Deal
Adlan Taramov analyzes recent OPEC Doha meeting and its outcome in the context of global oil price war and Saudi-Iran rivalry.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Mr. Wojciech Śniegowski
Listen as the President of the Canada-Poland Chamber of Commerce of Toronto, Mr. Wojciech Śniegowski discusses the benefits associated with becoming a member.










