Adam Smith – the father of modern economics – defines economics as “…an inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations”. It is a subject that seeks to investigate scarcity, choice and the sequence of events that result from decisions made.
We aim to explore a range of topics looking through the lens of economics to uncover interesting insights, from major historical events to current affairs.
Axis of Evil
The term 'Axis of Evil' was a term first coined by George Bush in his State of the Union address in early 2002. He took ...
Media Inspired Boogeymen
They say history repeats itself, and that's certainly true. The amnesia plaguing today’s society, particularly in our short attention span environment, has fostered a culture ...
Material Incentives
Materialism plays a significant role in our daily lives, often driving our actions. The pursuit of material wealth is largely fuelled by advertising, whether through ...
A Quarantined Labour Force: is Technology the Great Equaliser?
Author: The Guerrilla Economist. Adapted and updated from the original blog published in October 2020 via Miller Research If you have ever watched the movie ...