Author: William Calne
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Fueling Growth or Forcing Transition? The Crossroads for Canadian Energy
Canada’s energy sector is booming amid global demand and trade realignments, but political missteps and a looming green agenda raise serious questions about how long the rally can last.
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Trump’s Tariff Policy: Global Economic Consequences and Future Trade Outlook
Trump’s latest wave of tariffs has ignited global trade tensions, triggering retaliatory measures, stock market volatility, and rising costs across key industries, with long-term consequences for economic growth and international commerce.
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Economic and Strategic Implications of U.S. Greenland Acquisition: A Theoretical Perspective
The U.S. pursuit of Greenland, rich in critical resources and strategically vital in the Arctic, poses both economic opportunities and geopolitical risks, challenging NATO cohesion and necessitating careful diplomatic and financial planning.
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DeepSeek Disrupts AI Markets: NVIDIA’s Plunge and Rising Cybersecurity Fears
The technology sector experienced significant turbulence following the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup. DeepSeek introduced an AI assistant that operates with reduced data requirements and at a fraction of the cost of existing services.
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Trump’s Second Term: Stock Market Position and Economic Implications of Proposed Policies
On January 20, 2025, as Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) reflected cautious optimism. Investors are balancing the potential gains of tax reforms and deregulation against the risks of tariffs and inflation.
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Women’s Integral Role in Britain’s Modern Economic Growth
The concept of ‘Modern Economic Growth’ is broad, encompassing many factors that transformed simplistic ways of life into the complex world we know today. Among these factors, women’s contributions in 18th and 19th century Britain played a crucial role in shaping economic development.
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Navigating Economic Crises: How Recessions Shape International Student Enrolment in Canada
International students are a cornerstone of Canada’s post-secondary education system, contributing significantly to revenue and cultural diversity. This article examines post-secondary enrolment rates during recessions.
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Shifting Gears: The Economic Impact of Electric Vehicle Adoption
The transition from traditional gasoline and diesel vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) presents multifaceted economic implications. This analysis examines employment trends, resource extraction, production costs, and average sales prices, focusing on leading manufacturers in both sectors.
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Building the Future: Balancing Policy and Supply in Canada’s Housing Market
The Canadian housing crisis is one of the most pressing issues facing young Canadians today. With homeownership increasingly out of reach for many, the contrasting approaches to addressing this issue highlight different priorities and strategies. The current federal government has introduced several measures aimed at making housing more affordable. These include financial tools such as…
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Tariffs in the Modern Era: Lessons from the Great Depression
During the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, President Trump, declared that a significant item on his presidential agenda would be the implementation of tariffs. History has provided us with an example of these tariff implementations via the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, a policy disaster that economists still use as a cautionary tale.
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