Image source: The Guardian By Lucy Wright Clothing retailer Missguided has been recently subjected to scrutiny for their disregard for sustainability. The controversy surrounds a two piece swimsuit being sold at a scandalously low price of £1. The garment in question has become a symbol for the frightening trend within the industry of ‘fast fashion’ – the rapid production…
He Wasn’t Always Like This: Erdoğan’s Populism Explained
Polen Türkmen explores Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s populist image and how it has evolved over time.
An Interview with Former Azerbaijani Prime Minister Hasan Hasanov: The Role of the UN Security Council in the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
The second part of Rasul Bakhshaliyev’s interview with former Azerbaijani prime minister Hassan Hasanov which covers the role of the UN Security Council in responding to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
An Interview with Former Azerbaijani Prime Minister Hasan Hasanov: Unfolding Key Questions of the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
In the first of a two part series, Rasul Bakhshaliyev interviews Azerbaijan’s former Prime Minister Hasan Hasanov to discuss the history of the Nagorno –
Karabakh conflict and the role of diplomacy in responding to this unresolved dispute between between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The Price of the World’s Longest Embargo
Kyra Ward evaluates the effects of America’s longstanding embargo against Cuba.
The Market this Week: 25 February
Gary Mullins reviews the key financial news of the past week and previews the week ahead.
Davos Wrap-up 2019: Global Transformation or Global Turmoil?
Max Dowden analyses the key themes and takeaways from the recent 2019 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
The Market this Week: 11 February
Gary Mullins reviews the key financial news of the past week and previews the week ahead.
The Market this Week: 4 February
Gary Mullins reviews the key financial news of the past week and previews the week ahead.
Ethics and Social Responsibility in a Capitalist Society
Gary Mullins analyses the role of ethical investing in capitalist societies.
A People’s Vote is the Only Way to End the Deadlock
Conor Tully makes the case for a referendum on the final Brexit deal.
The Market this Week: 19 November
Gary Mullins reviews the key financial news of the past week and previews the week ahead.
Brexit Update: Who is Winning the Battle for London’s Business?
John Ellis investigates how London’s financial sector has been impacted by Brexit.
Making a Difference Through Environmental Impact Investing: An Interview with Miika Korja
Kyra Ward sits down with Miika Korja to discuss environmental impact investing and sustainability policy.
Market Sensitivity to the News: A Study of Tesla and Ford Motors
Kyra Ward and Isabella Peek analyse the relationship between the news and stock prices for Tesla and Ford Motors.
The Market this Week: 5 November
Gary Mullins reviews the key financial news of the past week and previews the week ahead.
The Market this Week: 29 October
Gary Mullins reviews the key financial news of the past week and previews the week ahead.
A Report on the Condition of Student Housing in St Andrews
By Sam McGuire Member of EPRG Outreach Researchers for the Economic Policy & Research Group (EPRG) recently published a report on affordable accommodation for students in St Andrews. The report found some startling results including that the average rent price for students in St Andrews was £542.57, for comparison London’s average student rent was…
The Market this Week: 22 October
Gary Mullins reviews the key financial news of the past week and previews the week ahead.
Never mind the Palestinians: The Real Threat to Israel Comes from Within
Ali Drabu analyses the turbulent political climate in Israel.
The Market this Week: 15 October
Gary Mullins reviews the key financial news of the past week and previews the week ahead.
The Culture of the Disappeared in Latin America
Victoria Landaeta uncovers the story of desaparecidos in Latin America.
The Market this Week: 8 October
Gary Mullins reviews the key financial news of the past week and previews the week ahead.
A Brief Guide to the Turkish Lira Crisis
Polen Türkmen analyses the causes that have led to the loss in value of the Turkish Lira.
The Market this Week: 1 October
Gary Mullins reviews the key financial news of the past week and previews the week ahead.
The Rise of Factor Investing
Gary Mullins looks at the benefits of factor investing in the current financial climate.
Student Accommodation in St Andrews: An EPRG Analysis
By members of the Economic Policy & Research Group In this report, the Economic Policy & Research Group (EPRG) investigates the nature of high costs in student accommodation in St Andrews. An initial analysis of the current housing situation shows that rents in St Andrews are abnormally expensive for a student town; overall St Andreans…
