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The Rise of Financial Exploitation in the New Age Movement
Springing up in Western pop culture in the 1970s, the New Age Movement and esotericism propagated through a mix of spiritual practices that go far beyond the existing major religions like Christianity, Judaism, and Islam (Carnevale & Nowaczyk, 2023). Defining this movement is challenging, as people in this spiritual scene draw their beliefs from a range of traditions, styles, and ideas (Aupers & Houtman, 2007).
Anna Eliza Predoiu
Aug 26, 20258 min read


How to Invest According to an Election: Lessons From the Past Advise Caution
The year 2024 was marked in global politics as the year of elections; Europe witnessed both the French and British elections in June and July respectively, while the US held its election in early November. At the time of writing, Donald J. Trump has just won the presidency complemented by a Republican majority in both the House and Senate. A united Republican trinity gives confidence to many that Trump’s protectionist fiscal policy, promising a 60% tariff on Chinese imports
Abigail Pascua-Matte
Aug 26, 20259 min read


The Pendulum of Progress: Why Canada’s Economy Is More Resilient Than It Seems
In today’s media landscape, the loudest voices often dominate. Whether it be traditional news outlets or anonymous conspiracy theorists on social media, the system thrives on sensationalism because it attracts clicks, attention, and, ultimately, revenue. Politicians are no strangers to this game, using manufactured outrage to amplify their campaign messages. Recently, Canada’s economy has become a central character in this game. And why not?
Karl Kawaja
Aug 26, 20256 min read


Billionaires: Friends or Foes?
By Dayiny Balasingam Image: CBR During the course of the pandemic, the top ten richest billionaires have doubled their wealth. Meanwhile,...
Dayiny Balasingam
Apr 13, 20224 min read


The World Economic Aftermath of the Russian-Ukrainian Crisis
By: Tamara Abu Ali The effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the world economy have started to unfold slowly. This article discusses...
Tamara Abu Ali
Apr 4, 20225 min read


Is the Swedish Waste Model a Long-Term Solution to Our Garbage Problem?
By Roman Melzer When talking about environmental sustainability and green technology, it is usually common to hear how Scandinavian...
JMBR
Jun 30, 20198 min read


The CASA Elections
Next year's CASA Executive Team has been decided! As students of JMSB, it's important to stay informed about the group of peers elected...
JMBR
Feb 24, 20195 min read


Making Sense of Canada’s Energy Crisis
By Roman Melzer The year 2018 was a dizzying one full of significant news and issues. From new trade deals to global trade wars, from the...
JMBR
Feb 3, 201910 min read


What Canada Can Learn From The Germany Apprenticeship Program
By Justin D'Onofrio Several young Canadians are struggling to find jobs, here's how Germany’s Apprenticeship Program can help. The “Made...
JMBR
Apr 23, 20183 min read


Can The Social Business Model Make Poverty History?
By Mathilde Ngo Mbom Quality of life is better today than it has ever been before. The 2016 Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report from...
JMBR
Mar 26, 20184 min read


Inequality Among Working Mothers: The Dream Lives of the Elite & Struggles of the Proletariat
By Mathilde Ngo Mbom Over forty years following the first International Women’s Day celebration in 1975, a great deal of progress has...
JMBR
Feb 28, 20184 min read


The More, the Merrier: Why the U.S. Needs Immigration
By Patricia Pop The United States needs immigration for a variety of reasons, whether it likes it or not. Labour force participation...
JMBR
Jan 12, 20188 min read


Can Germany Save Africa?
By Mathilde Ngo Mbom How Germany is Reforming Foreign Aid Policies to African Countries to Improve their Effectiveness. On April 11,...
JMBR
Nov 22, 20173 min read


Could Americans Benefit from a Protectionist NAFTA?
By Mathilde Ngo Mbom In an interview with The Economist in May 2017, President Trump revealed his vision of a fair trade economic policy...
JMBR
Oct 16, 20173 min read


The $15 Minimum Wage as a Poverty-Alleviating Tool: Possibility or Fallacy?
By Mathilde Ngo Mbom The birth of the Fight for 15 The “Fight for 15” movement began when 200 fast-food workers in New York City started...
JMBR
Sep 11, 20173 min read


Marijuana: See Its Challenge and Future of Legalization
By Jade Bardai Arguing on whether to legalize or prohibit marijuana is one thing; finding the proper legalization model is a whole other...
JMBR
Nov 20, 20165 min read


Why Does Denmark Love Globalization?
By Assad Dandashi Nowadays, countries have mixed reactions regarding the positive and negative effects that globalization has caused over...
JMBR
Jul 3, 20163 min read


Rethinking the Social Contract
By Mathieu Wener Four years before his assassination in 1968, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace...
JMBR
May 30, 20167 min read


What Drives the Transition to Clean Energy?
By Lei Zhen Chen The successful closing of the COP21 conference in Paris marked the end of 2015 and made history as the first universal...
JMBR
Mar 30, 20163 min read


Noor Lets the Light in Morocco
By Salia Hadidi On February 4th, Morocco inaugurated the first segment of its solar thermal power station Noor I, in the town of...
JMBR
Mar 30, 20165 min read


How Will the Next U.S President Impact the Canadian Economy?
By Ben Saltiel Five presidential hopefuls continue to fiercely battle through their respective primaries in an attempt to garner their...
JMBR
Mar 30, 20166 min read
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