This paper examines the ethics of choice architecture and at what point nudges are beneficial versus when they create dark patterns that manipulate consumers. The paper examines the psychological systems of the human brain that influence consumer decision making and examines the design of choice architecture strategies.

This paper looks at the relationship between behavioural economics and digital commerce, focusing on how the environment surrounding a purchase can shape consumer decisions. It considers the ways digital platforms use what is known about consumer behaviour and what happens when those strategies become part of the design itself.

This paper investigates the question: To what extent does the gamification of finance and investing apps influence cognitive biases and high-risk financial decision-making among young retail investors?

Trade wars have historically had an enormous impact on a country’s economy, from changing stock market volatility to increasing retail prices. This article analyses four case studies to examine the extent to which major trade wars have had an impact on globalisation and international relations.

This paper examines the extent to which artificial intelligence can assist the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy resources. The study evaluates both the benefits and environmental costs of AI through the frameworks of Hans-Werner Sinn’s Green Paradox and the Sustainability Paradox.