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Sao Yang Hew

Econometrics: A Closer Look

Econometrics: A Closer Look

I originally intended to write an article of this sort two years ago. However, I recognised that the Dunning-Kruger effect might come into play with the quality of an article of a first-year student. After procrastinating I guess it is prime time in which I take this beloved discipline to

Making sense of a "stable" North Korean economy

Making sense of a "stable" North Korean economy

North Korea has long “enjoyed” conflicted attention in international media since its inception. Throughout the post-Korean war era, criticisms on the North Korean regime, in the treatment of its own citizens and its supposed violations of humanitarian principles have long been a hot topic for the capitalist West. It is

Dostoevsky to those who want to change the world: Part 2 of 2

Dostoevsky to those who want to change the world: Part 2 of 2

Continues from Part 1 What happens when we DO get to change the world? Dostoevsky’s opinion on the Russian political atmosphere solidified after writing “Notes from Underground”, as he continues to encapsulate the human condition in finer detail in his subsequent novel, “Crime and Punishment”. This book follows the

Dostoevsky to those who want to change the world: Part 1 of 2

Dostoevsky to those who want to change the world: Part 1 of 2

Who is Dostoevsky? As economic enthusiasts, many of us would know of the phenomenal works of academic giants within the field. Adam Smith’s “Wealth of Nations” which established the ground for modern economics to flourish, John Nash’s “Non-Cooperative Games” which catalysed the intellectual development of strategic negotiation, and

Oplan Tokhang: The Philippines’ War on Drugs

Oplan Tokhang: The Philippines’ War on Drugs

Earlier this year, Rodrigo Duterte, the President of the Philippines decided to relaunch the anti-drug campaign known as “Oplan Tokhang”. The controversial anti-drug campaign is maintained by Duterte as his top priority since his leadership two years ago.[1] Since his 2016 presidential campaign, Duterte has vowed to kill every