Canada's lagging productivity, compared to the U.S., may be influenced by the housing market's disproportionate role, diverting resources from more productive sectors. Policymakers are urged to balance housing market stability with measures promoting innovation to ensure long-term economic growth and competitiveness.

Boeing faces a crisis as safety concerns and a decline in engineering standards raise questions about its future. The company, criticized for a shift in corporate culture after its 1997 merger with McDonnell Douglas, must address safety issues and restore an engineering-focused approach under the leadership of CEO Dave Calhoun to prevent further decline and maintain competitiveness against Airbus.

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) leverage private partners to provide public goods with reduced state capital at risk, making them attractive amid debt crises. PPPs, such as Canada's Samuel de Champlain Bridge, benefit from efficient risk management during construction, though optimal risk allocation requires careful negotiation to address complexities and viability gaps, ensuring the alignment of incentives for both parties.

Sand mining however is not unique to India, from Cambodia to California sand mining has been a rampant practice in resource extraction for decades. Villagers like those in Badhadih are unfortunately not the only peoples to be placed in danger from indiscriminate mining as the foundation of infrastructure, river culverts and ecosystems become so heavily manipulated. 

EU-Australia trade relations have had a rocky history, with conflicts over agricultural policy causing tension and preventing progress towards a more cooperative relationship. However, recent developments suggest that there may be a promising future ahead for these two trading partners.

Not only are the Olympics an exciting source of entertainment, but they are also a chance for host cities to showcase their culture and gain global recognition. However, being selected to host such a celebrated event is like a white elephant gift. The costs of holding the Games far outweigh any benefits, making the Olympics an extremely burdensome event to host.

The fiscal health of the federal government has rapidly deteriorated and needs repair. But, if the nation’s leaders are to fix this issue, then they will have to implement major reforms, despite how politically unpopular they may be.

The nation has had consistent growth in recent years thanks to its diverse economy and strong manufacturing, agriculture, and service sectors. To sustain the nation's economic progress, the Ivorian government must take more steps to ensure the country is prepared for extreme weather events, regional conflict zones, and financial pressures.

Silicon Valley and Israel, Breznitz argues, made the mistake of conflating “innovation” with “invention”. Billionaire Peter Thiel coined the term "zero to one" to describe technologies that disrupt industries, driving new markets and technologies from nothing. However, this guiding mantra kept them blind to the pitfalls of such disruption and the missed opportunities that were right under their noses.