Mohamed Omar Ata Daoud Nazer IE School of Economics, Politics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain E-mail: mnazer.ieu2022@student.ie.edu Abstract The recent surge in cryptocurrency popularity is undoubtedly one of the most talked-about subjects in today’s economy, with the crypto market capitalization exceeding $3 trillion. This would trigger central...

Carlo Brooks IE University E-mail: crbrooks.ieu2024@student.ie.edu Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping investment banking (IB), driving advancements in risk assessment, algorithmic trading, and client engagement. Its integration has significantly enhanced operational efficiency and data analysis, reducing decision-making time across firms. However, the growing economic and operational reliance on...

Luis Lagares IE University E-mail: llagares.ieu2023@student.ie.edu Abstract This study investigates the relationship between banking concentration (measured through HHI variation) and key financial indicators in the European financial system—borrowing costs, profitability, and solvency. The current paper has used a country-by-country approach for determining whether M&As are spurring stability and efficiency...

Milica Blagojević IE School of Economics, Politics and Global Affairs IE University, Madrid, Spain E-mail: mblagojevic.ieu2023@student.ie.edu Abstract This paper examines the polarising Jadar lithium mining project in W estern Serbia, proposed by the multinational company Rio Tinto. Three main pain points of the project are explored: the environmental, economic and...

Paulina Torres Méndez IE School of Economics, Politics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain E-mail: ptorresm.ieu2023@student.ie.edu Abstract The paper finds a notable level of regression in the protections and institutions for upholding women’ s rights can be appreciated in recent years across both developing and developed nations due...

Alejandro Nikolaev Valchinov Department of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs , IE University, Segovia, Spain E-mail: anikolaev.ieu2023@student.ie.edu Abstract This study seeks to explain the impact of the debt-to-GDP ratio in the Spanish economy by performing a time-series regression. The results found are inclusive, highlighting that the debt-to-GDP ratio does...

Sarah Gil Martinez School of Politics, Economics & Foreign Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain E-mail: sarahgilm@student.ie.edu Abstract This policy review paper provides an evaluation of the steel, aluminum, and solar tariffs imposed by Trump’s first administration and their respective effects on the US economy. It was motivated by the...

Maria Luiza Hadi El Awar IE University, Law and International Relations, 2028 E-mail: mawar.ieu2023@student.ie.edu Abstract This paper examines the European Union’s approach to migration management, analysing the ineffectiveness of existing policies. It follows the struggle to balance the EU’s supranationality with member states’ sovereignty in determining courses of action with...

Julia Tomasiak School of Law, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland E-mail: tomasiak.julia@gmail.com Abstract Buy Now Pay Later is a financial product that has revolutionised the financial services market, particularly for a retail consumer. This article will look at BNPL products from the perspective of consumer protection, with a particular focus...

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