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African Renaissance: The Dark Side of The Green Revolution
African Renaissance: The Dark Side of The Green Revolution
Written by Muhammad Sadiq
Roberto Babaran Jr.
Jun 6, 2021
The Olympic Effect: The Realities of Hosting
The Olympic Effect: The Realities of Hosting
Scrutinize the purported benefits of hosting the Olympic games, and the economic realities faced by the cities after the formal event.
Waterloo Business Review
May 15, 2020
Back to Black: The Thriving Cannabis Black Market
Back to Black: The Thriving Cannabis Black Market
Investigate the prevalence of the illegal market for marijuana post-legalization and what actions could be taken by the Canada.
Waterloo Business Review
May 15, 2020
China — The Catapult, Catalysts and Concerns
China — The Catapult, Catalysts and Concerns
Explore China’s massive economic growth over the past four decades, and the weaknesses and threats to future success.
Waterloo Business Review
May 14, 2020
The Middle Eastern Cold War: The Spark of the Next Great Recession?
The Middle Eastern Cold War: The Spark of the Next Great Recession?
Systemic political forces pose to exacerbate proxy conflicts, which threaten to cause seismic disruptions in global oil supply.
Waterloo Business Review
Feb 2, 2020
Business Strategy
BlackBerry is Back and Here to Stay
BlackBerry is Back and Here to Stay
After BlackBerry’s iconic rise and fall, many thought the company’s best years were behind them. However, BlackBerry has remained…
Roberto Babaran Jr.
Jun 4, 2021
Psychedelics: An Elusive Opportunity
Psychedelics: An Elusive Opportunity
Psychedelics have the potential to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry. However, can regular people take advantage of this investment
Roberto Babaran Jr.
Jun 4, 2021
SPACs: The Downfall of the IPO
SPACs: The Downfall of the IPO
Written By Waleed Khalid
Roberto Babaran Jr.
Jun 4, 2021
Has The Gig Economy Stopped Calling?
Has The Gig Economy Stopped Calling?
The history of the gig economy can be traced all the way back to 1915 when jazz musicians used the term “gig”, referring to their…
Waterloo Business Review
Feb 7, 2021
Over the past year, TikTok has quickly become an integral part of pop-culture in many parts of the…
Over the past year, TikTok has quickly become an integral part of pop-culture in many parts of the…
As the concept grew in popularity, in 2017 the app expanded outwards and rose to top charts within key Asian markets including Thailand…
Waterloo Business Review
Feb 7, 2021
Business Models That Are Out Of This World
Business Models That Are Out Of This World
A Small Step for a Man, and a Leap Forward for the Space Industry
Waterloo Business Review
Feb 7, 2021
A New Era of Sports: Inside the Digital Realm of Gaming
A New Era of Sports: Inside the Digital Realm of Gaming
Have you been spending your time inside playing video games? WBR article explores how the esports industry has navigated through COVID-19.
Waterloo Business Review
Nov 22, 2020
Bitcoin, a Facilitator of Money Laundering
Bitcoin, a Facilitator of Money Laundering
Bitcoin — is it merely a medium of exchange or is it more controversial than what it is meant to be?
Waterloo Business Review
Nov 22, 2020
Tesla and its Electric Bubble
Tesla and its Electric Bubble
Haven’t had a chance to ride the electric wave? Tesla grows at unprecedented levels — so catch a glimpse into the world of EVs!
Waterloo Business Review
Nov 16, 2020
Alternative Credit Analytics: Putting The Inclusivity Back Into Banking
Alternative Credit Analytics: Putting The Inclusivity Back Into Banking
How can alternate data aggregation help eliminate systemic inequities that plague credit markets?
Waterloo Business Review
Nov 16, 2020
The Streaming Wars: When Consumers Become the Casualties
The Streaming Wars: When Consumers Become the Casualties
How many video subscription services do you subscribe to? As a myriad of new players enter the market, competition is heating up.
Waterloo Business Review
Nov 16, 2020
Disney’s Streaming Magic
Disney’s Streaming Magic
As streaming becomes more popular, the competition for subscriptions get stiffer.
Waterloo Business Review
Feb 2, 2020
Forever 21: The Failed American Dream
Forever 21: The Failed American Dream
What led Forever 21 to file for bankruptcy in a market that is still heavily reliant on fast fashion brands? Take a look behind the…
Waterloo Business Review
Feb 2, 2020
SoftBank’s Vision Fund: A Cautionary Tale for All Venture Capital Firms
SoftBank’s Vision Fund: A Cautionary Tale for All Venture Capital Firms
What can we learn from the Vision Fund’s failures, and what are the implications for the broader industry?
Waterloo Business Review
Feb 2, 2020
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