Economics
A big financial mistake: The economic implications of repealing DACA
President Donald Trump has moved toward repealing the DACA law in order to fulfill a promise to the base that elected him in 2016.
Are the “Asian Tigers” hamstrung by hidden flaws?
Despite years of high economic growth, Asia faces serious challenges, which will push many key Asian nations towards instability.
Automation will make countries with a youth bulge more volatile
Automation is on track to disrupt the status quo everywhere, but nations with a youth bulge will be more affected than others.
Labor shortage in the United States becoming an increasingly dire issue
Currently, the United States is facing a severe skilled and unskilled worker shortage that has long and short-term economic implications.
The economic implications of cyberattacks
To counter cyberattacks, governments and corporations need to maintain updated technology and improve information sharing of technical vulnerabilities.
The Great Firewall takes on VPNs
China’s Security Council seems bent on expanding internet restrictions nationwide. Following new legislation in June this year, the crackdown has been swift: even major firms such as Apple and Whatsapp are on the chopping block. The recent banning of VPN services has huge implications for multinationals and the foreign employees that they hire.
Italy’s banking dilemma: Improving, but still needing help
Italy’s banking industry has gone through a recent rough period. But with an infusion of new funds and a call for much needed reforms, there may be a chance that there will be improvement.
Significant Barriers Remain for Asia’s RCEP deal
India’s commerce secretary claims “enough political will [exists] to expedite the conclusion” of RCEP. Yet many barriers, both economic & political remain.
Will Japan’s points-based immigration system shake up HRM practices?
The question remains whether improved access to permanent residency for highly-skilled foreigners will change Japan’s human resource management (HRM) norms.
Universal basic income: Can it work?
The fear of rising unemployment has many economists and policymakers worried how a displaced labor force will survive on income alone.
