Netherlands’ Need for Weed
As the COVID-19 crisis started to develop in mid-March, many countries decided to close their “non-essential” stores. However, the reaction of Dutch citizens may put in question what many countries think of as “essential.”
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Hallyu-cinating Over Korea
Korean productions now seem to dominate the entertainment industry on various fronts. How did this Asian economy move away from car manufacturing to become a world leader in entertainment?
Putting a Price Tag on Super Bowl Ads
Despite the decline in Super Bowl viewership in the last couple of years, the price for a 30-second advertising spot has kept increasing drastically. What makes this event so appealing for advertisers?
Some Love for Models
In the data-driven world of today we find ourselves taking economic and scientific models for granted, without recognizing the hard work that goes behind their development nor questioning the assumptions and potential problems with them. However, the new COVID-19 pandemic gives us an opportunity to take a deep dive into the process of fabricating a model.
What do the Protests in Chile and Lebanon say about the Current Economic Climate?
The poorly timed austerity policies made by the two governments are causing strong dissatisfaction amongst the population. The ongoing protests also warn the rest of the world about the future economic climate.
Saudi Arabia & The Pursuit of Tourism
In spite of Saudi Arabia’s release of a new tourist visa and the kingdom’s increased efforts to popularize tourism, there has been a great deal of international controversy over the kingdom’s human rights violations and hyper-conservative culture.
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