Economics

Career prospects for Economics graduates

For those who are yet to figure out what they plan to do with their Economics degree, here are some career choices that can help steer your mind in the right direction.

The wisdom of youth

If we have learnt nothing else in the last several months, it is not to underestimate the power of young people.

Is A level Economics for you?

If you are someone who likes extensive reading, rigorous analysis, and would’ve done all that independent research either way out of a genuine curiosity to learn more about monetary and fiscal policies, expansions and recessions, supply and demand, A level Economics is the perfect match.

Economics is irredeemably sexist

Economics has an intractable “women problem.”

Recovering a sunk cost

When we realise we have entered a situation due to a bad decision, the sooner we can make an effort to get out, the better.

Starting a degree in Economics? A teacher tells you what to expect

Economics has a unique way of looking at the world through unique tools and mechanisms. The problem, however, starts here. If you ask the question: What is economics, you could be misled.

Book Review: Nonfiction / ‘Shohoj Kothai Orthoniti’ A localised flavour of economics

Flipping the pages of a textbook often makes me feel like I’m trapped in the US. We studied economics from an American lens, using American textbooks,

Reversing the deficit of hope

Hope is not just an emotion, but a quantifiable driver of decision-making.

Stability without democracy can't sustain growth

Ironically, under the shadow of stability, the quality of economics and politics has been compromised

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

Career prospects for Economics graduates

For those who are yet to figure out what they plan to do with their Economics degree, here are some career choices that can help steer your mind in the right direction.

October 19, 2024
October 19, 2024

The wisdom of youth

If we have learnt nothing else in the last several months, it is not to underestimate the power of young people.

May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024

Is A level Economics for you?

If you are someone who likes extensive reading, rigorous analysis, and would’ve done all that independent research either way out of a genuine curiosity to learn more about monetary and fiscal policies, expansions and recessions, supply and demand, A level Economics is the perfect match.

March 8, 2024
March 8, 2024

Economics is irredeemably sexist

Economics has an intractable “women problem.”

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

Recovering a sunk cost

When we realise we have entered a situation due to a bad decision, the sooner we can make an effort to get out, the better.

November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

Starting a degree in Economics? A teacher tells you what to expect

Economics has a unique way of looking at the world through unique tools and mechanisms. The problem, however, starts here. If you ask the question: What is economics, you could be misled.

November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023

‘Shohoj Kothai Orthoniti’ A localised flavour of economics

Flipping the pages of a textbook often makes me feel like I’m trapped in the US. We studied economics from an American lens, using American textbooks,

November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023

Reversing the deficit of hope

Hope is not just an emotion, but a quantifiable driver of decision-making.

July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023

Stability without democracy can't sustain growth

Ironically, under the shadow of stability, the quality of economics and politics has been compromised

December 15, 2022
December 15, 2022

Dhaka is aesthetically tiring to look at

As far as city planning goes, Dhaka city may have received the shortest end of the stick.