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In the field of socioeconomic research, following the ever-increasing rate of globalisation, the studied phenomenon of “brain drain” has become increasingly prevalent. This is the colloquial term for human capital flight, which is defined as the emigration or immigration of highly skilled individuals seeking better living standards and higher wages. Tunisia, an economically stagnant country with most of its GDP vested in education, stands tall, ongoing for the past 13 years,

Is your phone listening to you? One moment you’re chatting about the newest trending makeup product - phone in hand. And the next time you’re online, doomscrolling TikTok’s or Instagram reels, ads for that specific cosmetic and content promoting that coveted must-have pops up everywhere. Coincidence, or is Mark Zuckerberg secretly in your walls?      Probably not. AI algorithms push content that you’re more likely to enjoy — carefully measured by your watch time, engagement,

In October 2023, now Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves released a new book: ‘The Women Who Made Modern Economics’. An admirable and – as many who have experienced a 9am Principles of Economics lecture will know – necessary discussion in a field that can feel a little bit like a sausage party. However, it was soon alleged by the Financial Times that (shock horror) some passages had been lifted from Wikipedia. The ensuing scandal was suitably tiresome as it was splashed

For over a decade, the UK has struggled with a persistent productivity gap- workers here produce less output per hour than in many comparable countries. This isn’t just an abstract economic problem: it affects wages, living standards, and even public services. Understanding why productivity lags and how we might fix it is vital. One major factor is investment, or the lack of it. Many UK businesses, especially smaller firms, insufficiently invest in new technology and employee