Bryan Keogh, The Conversation e Nicole Zelniker, The Conversation
Trump has started a trade war with China and much of the world. Here’s what you need to know.
A 1792 painting by artist James Gillray portrays the Macartney Embassy mission to China, when the British ambassador was rebuffed by the emperor after offering western goods. There are parallels in Chinese history to Donald Trump’s isolationism.
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China turned inward during the Industrial Revolution after being a economic powerhouse for thousands of years. There are lessons about the dangers of Donald Trump’s isolationism in Chinese history.
When details started leaking late Wednesday Malcolm Turnbull quickly declared its proposed model had been rejected.
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The government’s plan released by Treasurer Scott Morrison on Thursday, would ensure the fiscal capacity of all states and territories was “at least the equal of NSW or Victoria, whichever is higher”.
Bryan Keogh, The Conversation e Nicole Zelniker, The Conversation
The president says immigration is bad for the US economy. Economists disagree.
John Adams believed the fourth of July should be filled with ‘illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.’
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An economist explores data on injuries, which states ban fireworks and other interesting stats on what President John Adams referred to as ‘illuminations.’
Should Indonesians be worried about the country’s rising debt under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo?
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An objective elaboration and analysis of the government debt situation in Indonesia to help answer the public’s concern on the prospect of the country’s economy in the future.
Hundreds of activists protest against corruption in Nairobi, Kenya.
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African business schools can benefit from the rigourous process offered by global rankings and accreditations.
People who work in the black economy come from industries as diverse as horticulture, retail, cleaning, construction and childcare.
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The black economy is more common than we think – how many of us have paid tradies, gardeners or cleaners cash without the exchange of relevant paperwork?
Jenni Henderson, The Conversation e Rosanna Hunt, The Conversation
The 2018-19 federal budget will be handed down to parliament on May 8. But before that, take our quiz to test out your memories of the previous budgets.
The government should remove age based tax breaks to boost budget revenue.
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A new study reveals the challenges faced by people living with disabilities who want to open their own businesses.
Men transporting a large bag in the Muvumba river valley in Kigali. A massive Rwandan electrification programme sets out to benefit rural communities.
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A massive rural on-grid electrification programme in Rwanda has delivered considerable benefits. But is it the most sensible way to deliver power to remote areas?
South African finance minister Malusi Gigaba could have done better in his 2018 budget speech.
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South Africa’s 2018 budget does not go far enough. Perhaps finance minister, Malusi Gigaba was caught up in the euphoria of the widely welcomed state of the nation address by Cyril Ramaphosa.
South Africa’s new president, Cyril Ramaphosa has in his state of the nation speech inspired hope.
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