Research Articles
In-depth analysis from the UWES research team
May 31, 2026
Oligarchic Capital and the Exploitation of the Retail Investor in the SpaceX IPO
The paper explores these dynamics within a broader framework of American oligarchic consolidation, examining how relationships between Musk, the Trump administration, and federal procurement constitute a material risk factor that receives inadequate disclosure in the S-1.
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When Oil Prices Tumble, Who Actually Copes?
A comparative look at oil-dependent economies (Nigeria, Venezuela) versus diversified ones (Philippines, Bangladesh) and what it reveals about resilience to commodity shocks.
Nov 1, 2025
Exploring Emotional Drivers of Digital Consumption: An Analysis of Anxiety, Stress, Loneliness, and Impulse Buying in GenZ
This study examines how emotional states such as anxiety, stress, loneliness, and overall well-being influence impulse buying and digital spending among Gen Z consumers.