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Crude Oil’s Costly Impact: How It Affects Paint and Polymer Industry
In today's world, the skyrocketing prices of crude oil have sent shockwaves across various industries, affecting almost everyone. But there's one industry that feels the pain immediately and intensely - the paint and polymer sector. This industry relies heavily on...
The Maze of Behavioural Biases : Understanding and Overcoming Investor Irrationality
What is Behavioural Finance? Picture this: you're at the theatre to see the latest movie- it's a hit and they're just about to reveal the masked hero's identity- and that's when the lights come on- it's time for intermission. For most of us, this means that a familiar...
Small Investment, Big Impact : Unveiling the Potential of Microfinance
In the tapestry of global economic progress, a single thread weaves through the fabric of prosperity, igniting hope and transforming lives on a miniature scale that belies its monumental impact. This thread is microfinance, a symphony of innovation and empathy that...
Mind Commerce: The Intersection of Psychology and Economics in Consumer Behaviour
Consumer behaviour is a complex phenomenon influenced by several factors, including economic, social and psychological variables. One emerging field that sheds light on the psychological factors driving consumer decision-making is neuroeconomics. Neuroeconomics...
The Incredible Shrinking Dragon: China’s Demographic Shifts and the World’s Economic Woes
“The world's most populous country has hit a historic turning point.” There is one resource China has always had enough of, the human resource. China has always been known for its massive population size. It's home to 1.41 billion people. That means nearly one out of...
India’s Central Bank Digital Currency
A phased implementation plan for the introduction of a CBDC was announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2021. In order to introduce CBDCs, the RBI has been researching a number of factors, including security, the effect on financial institutions, monetary...