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Fashion

The Circular Economy and the Fashion Industry

Source:Startups: Clothing the height of Mt Everest is sent to landfill every 7 minutesThe circular economy is a buzzword that has been mentioned a lot in recent years, and its link to

Rhea Kundamal

8 min read

Education

Equity in Education in the Post-COVID Era

By: Lavanya Subramanian From: Northwestern University By now – December 2023 – most people aren’t surprised by the detrimental effects COVID has had on almost every aspect of our lives, from healthcare to the

Lavanya Subramanian

6 min read

economic nationalism

Fixing the WTO: Barriers to Trade In the Post-Neoliberal World

Americans’ reflexive distrust of the global economy is understandable given the reckless and uneven economic growth of recent decades, but the blame should be reserved for the irresponsible economic policy that got the US to this point, not the global trade regime itself.

McConnell Bristol

5 min read

greenwashing

Greenwashing and Consumer Responsibility in the Pursuit of a Circular Fashion Economy

More than most industries, the fashion industry noticeably asserts their sustainability and environmental initiatives. Yet, over the last 25 years, fashion retail has not only failed to decrease its ecological footprint, but it has worsened in terms of its negative environmental impact

Katrina Sun

4 min read

POVERTY

Poverty Alleviation Comparison: China and the U.S.

Poverty alleviation is characterized by a plethora of sub-policies but is generally spearheaded by the federal government and aims to grossly improve quality of life and initiate economic growth. Targeted poverty alleviation enacted by the Chinese government focuses specifically on rural entities;

Joshua Xu

7 min read

Multinational Corporations

Navigating Multinational Corporations in Emerging Markets

An emerging market refers to an economic system undergoing substantial economic growth. These are systems from countries that display several attributes of a developed economy, which are undergoing a transformation from an underdeveloped, low-income

Júlia Heindel Teixeira de Gouvêa

6 min read

Rail

Brightline: Revolutionizing American Rail or Capitalist Pipe Dream?

It’s common knowledge that when compared to its European and Asian peers, America’s rail system holds up poorly. Once the country with the most miles of rail in the world, the advent of the automobile, poor urban planning, and a shocking lack of funding has all transportation.

Dheer Sanghi

7 min read

Fashion

Hopes, Myths and Culture in the World of Sustainable Fashion

By: Maria Francisca Moutinho Ricardo da Costa From: Sciences Po Menton Accra, 2023- The second edition of the Obroni Wawu October calls for the attention of the industry for the upcycled clothing trend.

Maria Francisca Moutinho Ricardo da Costa

13 min read

GENDER

TikTok’s - silent- gender stratification

We have all seen it. We have all laughed at it. From the videos on TikTok in which men are asked how often they think of the Roman Empire, trying to prove their masculinity on a subconscious level to, women being asked to explain the so-called “girl math”:

Maria Zoi Michailidou

4 min read

Woman's Rights

Thinking Period Poverty Economically

Disclaimer: Most research conducted on period poverty has been done through a gender binary view, indicating people who menstruate as “females''. Because this article is based on secondary research, it will mainly cover

Maria Francisca Moutinho Ricardo da Costa

11 min read

Development

On Economic Development and Humanitarian Solutions: the West Bank and Israel

Disclaimer: The data presented in this article was largely compiled before the Hamas attacks of October 7 and the ensuing violence in the region. The current conflict, tragic loss of life, and heightened

Maia S. Zasler

6 min read

CONSULTING

The Student Consultant's Report Card: Straight 'A' for Ambition

Over the years, student consulting groups have slowly snuck their way into every major university of the world. We might as well start with our very own GRC: it is a non profit

Maria Zoi Michailidou

3 min read

ESG

Key 3 Challenges for ESG Investing: What’s Next?

Traditional investors have been evaluating investment performances primarily based on financial or accounting factors. Unlike in the past, making an investment based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has become a trend in recent years.

Dabin Lee

5 min read

Policy

The Hidden Influence of China’s Foreign Investments on Global Diplomacy

By: Audrey Taylor After a year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States has publicly condemned China’s economic and military aid to Russia, adding to growing tensions between the two

Audrey Taylor

4 min read

ESG

What Really Is Corporate Social Responsibility?

In this podcast, the Kellogg branch of GRC Insights collaborates with Dr. Tracy Dathe, a business management professor, to conduct a cross-cultural analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility.

Katia Shek

1 min read

Civil Society

Tak Boleh Tahan! 2023: A Snippet of Singapore’s Civil Society

The "Tak Boleh Tahan! 2023" event took place at the Orange & Teal Cafe, providing a platform for open discussions regarding civil social issues in Singapore. The event focused on key topics such as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) hike, "Working to Death," and the need for affordable homes...

Kang Aderyn

7 min read

Mental Health

An Attempt to Excavate the Causes of Construction Workers’ Poor Mental Health

By Caresse Chin On 4th August 2020, Reuters -- an international news organization -- published an article regarding a slew of suicides among migrant workers with the pandemic (or more specifically, the overly

Chin Yi Xuan Caresse

9 min read

ESG

Why Did China Abandon Its “Zero COVID Policy” and How Will It Affect the Rest of the World?

The Zero-COVID policy signed by President Xi Jinping was put in effect at the beginning of the pandemic, and is a strategy that seeks to eliminate the transmission of COVID-19 within China. This

Liam Chapman

6 min read

ESG

The Environmental Impact of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to have a significant impact on the environment, both positive and negative. The development and implementation of AI have revolutionized many aspects of our lives, including the

Rita Li

4 min read