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The Food Court Dilemma

behavioural economics

The Food Court Dilemma

It’s lunchtime and you’re standing in the food court. That feeling hits – the ‘food court feeling’; being so overwhelmed with choice that you can’t decide what to have for lunch. It’s not a good feeling. In fact, the more you walk around the food court, the

Election 2016: The Taxation Debate

australian politics

Election 2016: The Taxation Debate

Australia’s taxation framework is a focal point for budget repair in the upcoming election. Multinational Tax Avoidance With politicians hammering on about tax avoidance, the Coalition has proposed a Tax Integrity Package to tackle the concern. Features of this package include a new stringent Diverted Profits Tax (DPT) to

Australia’s foreign investment framework: an economic guard or a prejudicial wall?

australian economy

Australia’s foreign investment framework: an economic guard or a prejudicial wall?

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key driver for growth in any economy. Economists contend that such activities confer national comparative advantages, transfer skills and technologies, unlock new finance avenues and spur overall growth. Over the past couple of years, direct investment into the resource and real estate sectors have

The Club Conundrum

The Club Conundrum

Clubs and societies form a major part of any Australian university. Orientation weeks (O-weeks) are inundated with food, music, games and freebies thanks to student clubs, which exist to meet students’ extra-curricular demands. The plethora of professional, cultural and special interest groups serve as a platform to enrich students’ university

The Economics of Brunch

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The Economics of Brunch

In recent years, the Melbourne food phenomenon has undoubtedly skyrocketed. Leading the way in this food spectacle is the notion of ‘brunch’. Evolving far beyond the ordinary meaning of “a meal between breakfast and lunch”, the popular trend now encompasses features such as a quaintly decorated café interior, lively young