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Why a Pentagon ‘supply‑chain’ flag matters — and what the numbers say
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Why a Pentagon ‘supply‑chain’ flag matters — and what the numbers say

How outdated targeting data, AI guardrails and a Pentagon supply‑chain designation expose economic trade‑offs in defence procurement.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein

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Gordie Howe tolls vs Ambassador: what the price war means
Economics

Gordie Howe tolls vs Ambassador: what the price war means

The Gordie Howe Bridge sets lower tolls than the Ambassador. We explain how toll pricing shapes traffic, trade costs and who wins or loses.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Uttarakhand’s Budget: Kumbh, an elevated corridor and the calculus of public spending
Economics

Uttarakhand’s Budget: Kumbh, an elevated corridor and the calculus of public spending

A close read of Uttarakhand's Rs 1.11 lakh crore budget — what the numbers say, why Kumbh and an elevated corridor matter, and the fiscal trade-offs involved.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Can Countries Sanction Major Emitters for Climate Harm?
Economics

Can Countries Sanction Major Emitters for Climate Harm?

Explains whether and how states could use sanctions, trade tools or courts to hold large emitters accountable for cross-border climate damage.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Delta's $495–$665 Maui Fares: A Lesson in Price Discrimination
Business

Delta's $495–$665 Maui Fares: A Lesson in Price Discrimination

Delta's Miami–Maui fares ($495 basic, $665 regular) show how airlines use fare classes and dynamic pricing to segment demand and maximise revenue.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
India raises LPG booking window to 25 days — what it means
Economics

India raises LPG booking window to 25 days — what it means

Government extends domestic LPG booking period from 21 to 25 days and asks refiners to boost output — implications for supply, prices and consumers.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Why the Dollar Rallied as Oil Surged Past $100
Economics

Why the Dollar Rallied as Oil Surged Past $100

How the Iran war pushed oil above $100, lifted the dollar on a haven bid, and changed the outlook for inflation and central-bank policy.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Inflation, Rates, and the New Era of Monetary Policy
Economics

Inflation, Rates, and the New Era of Monetary Policy

A student-friendly guide to how cooling inflation shapes interest rates and your money decisions in 2024.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Banknotes and coins representing monetary policy
Economics

What Is Quantitative Easing and Why It Matters

A plain-English guide to QE — how central banks inject money into the economy and what it means for your savings and investments.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
Stock exchange trading floor with market data displays
Economics

Understanding Supply and Demand: The Foundation of Economics

Master the most fundamental concept in economics — how supply, demand, and price interact to shape every market.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein
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Finance

Why High-Maintenance Beauty Is a Low-Yield Asset

An economic analysis of the beauty industry through the lens of diminishing returns, sunk costs, and opportunity cost.

Tasmin Angelina Houssein