By Arjun Shekdar We all live with and are familiar with money on a daily basis, be it cash, debit cards, or services like Venmo and PayPal. Now imagine your government's central bank printing its own official digital currency. Would this transform the way we make payments, the way our governments manage the economy, and the future of money? This is not some crazy idea—this is already underway. China has experimented with its "digital yuan," the Bahamas has a "Sand Dollar," an

What do the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have in common? Apart from sitting on massive oil reserves, they all have successful airlines serving hundreds of destinations worldwide. Qatar Airways and Emirates, the biggest players in the region, are considered some of the best airlines in the world in terms of service and quality. They enjoy active support from their respective states and serve all populated continents. They have played a major role in putting cities like Doha and

By Param Vastani In 2023, it was reported that China’s population had declined by 2 million people; the effects of the one-child policy had caught up to the country. However, China isn’t alone; there has been a trend of declining populations throughout the developed world, from Japan and South Korea, to more recently, western Europe. Before, people worried about overpopulation and how there weren’t enough resources for everyone, and even though it is still a concern, the prob

By Arjun Shekdar International trade has long been a driving force of global economic growth, fostering innovation, efficiency, and prosperity through the exchange of goods and services across borders. Over time, many countries have benefited from open markets and free trade agreements, which reduce barriers and encourage competition. However, rising protectionist policies—such as tariffs, quotas, and subsidies—have sparked debates about whether these measures protect domesti

By Arjun Shekdar Economics is something that affects our lives every single day, even if we don't know it. From how much a candy bar costs to how much money people make, economics is what informs us about how money and resources work. Many people think that economics is simply about money, but really, it's actually all about choices and understanding how the world works. In this essay, I will cover three basic principles of economics: supply and demand, opportunity cost, and

By Yohan Rakibe The link between exchange rates and export performance is a classic theme in global economics. At first glance, the relationship appears straightforward: a weaker currency makes a country’s goods cheaper for foreign buyers, thereby boosting exports. This logic underpins many policy debates, particularly in emerging economies seeking to spur growth through external demand. Yet reality is more complex. While currency depreciation can improve export competitivene