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Gordie Howe tolls vs Ambassador: what the price war means
Economics

Gordie Howe tolls vs Ambassador: what the price war means

The Gordie Howe Bridge sets lower tolls than the Ambassador. We explain how toll pricing shapes traffic, trade costs and who wins or loses.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Uttarakhand’s Budget: Kumbh, an elevated corridor and the calculus of public spending
Economics

Uttarakhand’s Budget: Kumbh, an elevated corridor and the calculus of public spending

A close read of Uttarakhand's Rs 1.11 lakh crore budget — what the numbers say, why Kumbh and an elevated corridor matter, and the fiscal trade-offs involved.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Can Countries Sanction Major Emitters for Climate Harm?
Economics

Can Countries Sanction Major Emitters for Climate Harm?

Explains whether and how states could use sanctions, trade tools or courts to hold large emitters accountable for cross-border climate damage.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Fantasy Baseball 2026: How Predictive Models Find Sleepers
Education

Fantasy Baseball 2026: How Predictive Models Find Sleepers

How projection models spot 2026 fantasy baseball sleepers — lessons from the model that predicted Randy Arozarena's breakout.

Daniel Moran
Delta's $495–$665 Maui Fares: A Lesson in Price Discrimination
Business

Delta's $495–$665 Maui Fares: A Lesson in Price Discrimination

Delta's Miami–Maui fares ($495 basic, $665 regular) show how airlines use fare classes and dynamic pricing to segment demand and maximise revenue.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
India raises LPG booking window to 25 days — what it means
Economics

India raises LPG booking window to 25 days — what it means

Government extends domestic LPG booking period from 21 to 25 days and asks refiners to boost output — implications for supply, prices and consumers.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Novo Nordisk Partners with Hims & Hers to Sell Weight‑Loss Drugs
Business

Novo Nordisk Partners with Hims & Hers to Sell Weight‑Loss Drugs

Novo Nordisk's deal to sell semaglutide-based weight‑loss drugs through Hims & Hers reshapes distribution, access and competition in obesity care.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Why the Dollar Rallied as Oil Surged Past $100
Economics

Why the Dollar Rallied as Oil Surged Past $100

How the Iran war pushed oil above $100, lifted the dollar on a haven bid, and changed the outlook for inflation and central-bank policy.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Inflation, Rates, and the New Era of Monetary Policy
Economics

Inflation, Rates, and the New Era of Monetary Policy

A student-friendly guide to how cooling inflation shapes interest rates and your money decisions in 2024.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Banknotes and coins representing monetary policy
Economics

What Is Quantitative Easing and Why It Matters

A plain-English guide to QE — how central banks inject money into the economy and what it means for your savings and investments.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Trading screen showing candlestick chart patterns
Trading

A Beginner's Guide to Reading Candlestick Charts

Learn how to read candlestick charts, spot key patterns, and use them to make smarter trading decisions.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Stacked gold bars gleaming under warm light
Trading

How to Value and Compare Gold Equities

Learn the key metrics and methods for valuing gold mining stocks and comparing them as investment opportunities.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Glass jar filled with savings coins and banknotes
Finance

How to Build an Emergency Fund from Scratch

A step-by-step guide to building a financial safety net, even on a tight budget. Start with £500 and work your way up.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Stock exchange trading floor with market data displays
Economics

Understanding Supply and Demand: The Foundation of Economics

Master the most fundamental concept in economics — how supply, demand, and price interact to shape every market.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Luxury beauty products and cosmetics arranged neatly
Finance

Why High-Maintenance Beauty Is a Low-Yield Asset

An economic analysis of the beauty industry through the lens of diminishing returns, sunk costs, and opportunity cost.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Person reviewing insurance documents at a desk
Banking & Insurance

How Insurance Actually Works: A Simple Guide

Demystifying insurance — from risk pooling to premiums, deductibles, and why insurers sometimes deny claims.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Clean modern office space with natural light
Business

The Cleanliness ROI: Why Outsourcing Saves Vancouver Businesses More Than You Think

Discover how outsourcing cleaning services creates a measurable return on investment for Vancouver businesses through the lens of economic theory.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Team collaborating around laptops at a startup workspace
Business

5 Business Models Every Entrepreneur Should Know

From SaaS to marketplaces — understand the business models that power the world's most successful companies.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein