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Show Me the Money: Why Billionaires are Harmful to Society
Economics

Show Me the Money: Why Billionaires are Harmful to Society

Shahmeer writes about the follies of a society run by the wealthy and well-connected.

  • External Submission
    External Submission
13 min read
Scotches, Watches, and Diamonds: When Luxury Markets Reject Innovation
Business

Scotches, Watches, and Diamonds: When Luxury Markets Reject Innovation

In luxury markets like this, however, nothing too disruptive tends to stick. Value is placed on the craft and historical roots rather than the practicality often accompanying innovation.

  • Noah Blaff
4 min read
How to Lead in the New World of AI
Business

How to Lead in the New World of AI

AI is the new buzzword of the decade, yet there is a chasm in understanding between business leaders and the data scientists who implement AI. Mitchell Johnstone makes the case for an AI translator in organizations to bridge the divide.

  • Mitch Johnstone
11 min read
Blue-Sky Bias
Business

Blue-Sky Bias

Scott McFarland pulls no punches as he questions the integrity and credibility of Tesla's management team.

  • Nicholas Chan
    Nicholas Chan
24 min read
The Wrong Answer to the Right Questions
Economics

The Wrong Answer to the Right Questions

America misses the mark with the tax bill.

  • Nicholas Chan
    Nicholas Chan
10 min read
Insurance and IoT: When Data Becomes Dangerous
Tech

Insurance and IoT: When Data Becomes Dangerous

With increased data prevalence, consumers are now subject increased monitoring as companies continuously seek to better understand their customers and improve their profitability.

  • Nicholas Chan
    Nicholas Chan
4 min read
How the Canadian Government Has Failed the High-Tech Sector
Business

How the Canadian Government Has Failed the High-Tech Sector

Year after year, Canadians watch multi-billion-dollar tech companies either collapse or flee to the bay area, and are left asking why their country seems unable to create long-term high-tech growth

  • Nicholas Chan
    Nicholas Chan
5 min read
Fast But Unfair: The Rise of Online Lenders and Renewed Risks in Discriminatory Lending
Business

Fast But Unfair: The Rise of Online Lenders and Renewed Risks in Discriminatory Lending

Advances in technology and an increased access to data are changing the way consumers and small businesses secure financing. Everything and anything that’s available can be used to form a picture of who you are and whether you are a reliable borrower.

  • Nicholas Chan
    Nicholas Chan
5 min read
Digital Danger: Cybersecurity in the Age of Global Connectivity
Business

Digital Danger: Cybersecurity in the Age of Global Connectivity

As businesses leverage technological innovation for enhanced efficiency and optimization, they in turn expose themselves to increased economic and security related consequences.

  • Nicholas Chan
    Nicholas Chan
5 min read
Mega-Merger Mania
Business

Mega-Merger Mania

Last year set the new global record for the greatest value of M&A transactions at $4.7 trillion USD. What makes this particular bout of M&A activity unique however, is that it has so far been due more so to an increase in the scale of transactions than in their frequency.

  • Nathaniel Loh
    Nathaniel Loh
4 min read
Juggling Profits and Ethics in Big Pharma
Politics

Juggling Profits and Ethics in Big Pharma

At the end of 2015, it was estimated that 70% of Americans were using prescription drugs. Overall, society has benefited significantly from medicine. Drug researchers have found cures for serious illnesses and made it possible for people to live with severe diseases and enjoy a better life.

  • Nathaniel Loh
    Nathaniel Loh
4 min read
The Price of M&A for Japanese Corporate Culture
Business

The Price of M&A for Japanese Corporate Culture

In search of growth, Japanese corporate culture must adapt to support successful Merger & Acquisition activity

  • Nathaniel Loh
    Nathaniel Loh
4 min read
Humanity Redundant
Economics

Humanity Redundant

When people do not have to constantly worry about self-sustenance through fulfilling their basic needs, they focus on specialization, leaving everyone better off. This cycle of innovation is ultimately what drives economic development and how standards of living rise.

  • Nicholas Chan
    Nicholas Chan
4 min read
Female Directors Falling Overboard
Business

Female Directors Falling Overboard

The proxy advisory firms disclosed their policy recommendations for TSX-listed issuers. Advisors further restricted the number of public company boards on which a director may serve. The revised policy could hinder women in the workplace; however, it could also prove beneficial in the long run.

  • Nathaniel Loh
    Nathaniel Loh
4 min read
Three's a Crowd - The Future of Telecom
Tech

Three's a Crowd - The Future of Telecom

With poor customer service, high prices, hidden fees, and fluctuating billing, should Canada support another telecom player?

  • Nicholas Chan
    Nicholas Chan
6 min read
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