Zara Jain
My Articles, Papers, Reports
Welcome to my world of economic exploration! I am an aspiring economist on a mission to unravel the intricate web of global economic complexities. Through this page, I present a collection of my written articles that delve into various economic phenomena, theories, and real-world challenges. Join me on this journey of discovery as I strive to make economics accessible and engaging for all readers.
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This policy paper aims to raise awareness about foster care, analyze current policies, and propose recommendations to improve the quality of care for foster children, with a focus on countering abuse and encouraging more parents to join the system.
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This research paper examines the impact of fostering on the biological children of foster parents in Singapore. It investigates how fostering affects relationships, attachment styles, and psychological well-being of adolescents and adults living in foster homes. The study aims to dispel misconceptions and promote fostering by highlighting its benefits for foster families.
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The article questions the adequacy of GDP as a measure of a country's success and discusses the environmental costs of economic growth. It proposes carbon credits as a solution, with a suggested system involving assigning UN-regulated carbon credits to countries, encouraging emission reduction and trading, with penalties for exceeding limits.
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The article discusses the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, intensified in 2022, resulting in significant global consequences. The conflict's most profound impact has been a fuel shortage, driving up prices and causing economic uncertainty globally. Efforts to address the crisis involve attempts to influence major consumers like India and China, which continue to rely on Russian oil.
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This paper delves into the impact of Fintech on both consumers and the incumbent banking industry. It explores the advantages and challenges associated with Fintech adoption, while also considering potential implications for traditional banks. The study aims to shed light on the broader implications of Fintech's rise in the financial services sector.
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“if China and India collaborated”
A high-school economist’s take on a hypothetical collaboration between two superpowers of the world.
An overview of the monetary impacts, military impacts, political & humanitarian grounds, cultural cooperation, and climate change and global emissions impact from this decision.
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A high-school economist's take on how pandemic-related inflation has led to a higher burden on poorer households. ‘Poorflation’, thus, is the process through which the number of people living in extreme poverty increases majorly due to the high levels of inflation.
Letter of Recommendation
Many of these articles were written while I was shadowing Vikram Khanna, the associate editor of The Straits Times, the central newspaper of Singapore. This is the letter of recommendation I received at the end of the internship.