Articles about economic theory and current political events.
Venezuelan Exodus Worsens Migration Problem
The economic breakdown and political crisis in Venezuela continue to drive people to flee their country. The exodus has escalated in recent weeks with an estimated 43,000 Venezuelans rushing to […]
The Unshackled Waves Ep. 178 Economic Bubbles and Latest Media Deplatformings
Audio Version Video Version Show Description Two important issues in global affairs at present are economic bubbles and the continuing social media deplatforming of right wing news outlets. To discuss […]
New Zealand Bans Foreigners From Buying Homes
New Zealand government issued a bill banning the sale of existing residential properties to foreign buyers in an effort to make housing more affordable to residents. The ban is applicable […]
Socialists’ Best Examples of Functional Socialism are Capitalistic Countries
Though many of the modern “democratic” socialists nowadays may not know it, one of the central points of their argument is severely flawed. While advocating for a shift to socialism, […]
Report: 25% Of Australian Households Have Less Than $1,000 Savings
Bank’s latest Household Financial Comfort Report disclosed that 25% of the country’s households have less than $1,000 savings, with 11% of households spending more than their monthly income. Majority of […]
Progressivism: the One-Percent’s Gambit for Profit
“Progressivism is nothing but a gambit for profit, and its victory is a victory for the rich.” Capitalism could be viewed by some as an immoral game of profit and greed. […]
Venezuela Plans To Control Bolivar As Inflation Set To Hit 1M Percent
In an effort to control inflation, President Nicolas Maduro announced on Wednesday that five zeroes will be removed from Venezuela’s currency, Bolivar Soberano. According to Maduro, this currency overhaul seeks […]
Farm Aid: Trump Wants $12 Billion For Struggling Farmers
Trump administration announced on Tuesday that will they provide $12 billion aid to farmers affected by the ongoing trade war that he started with China, the European Union and others. […]
Trump’s Farm Bailout Opposed by American and Australian Farmers
Donald Trump has made clear that he believes that trade deficits are indicative of unfair practices, currency manipulation, and other acts of injustice towards the US on behalf of other […]
Peter Dutton Reduces Migration Levels to a 10 Year Low
The issue of Australia’s high migration intake of 190,000 per year has begun to cause much concern in the community, this has been backed up by public polling on the […]