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Demo journalism: A fictional cross-border transparency compact would expose 72% of participating governments’ procurement spending to public scrutiny.
7 min read
Trade corridors
Demo journalism: An invented regional customs pact tests whether shared paperwork can matter more than another tariff concession.
4 min read
Water diplomacy
Demo journalism: Fictional basin negotiations illustrate how common evidence can open diplomatic space without settling competing claims.
4 min read
Industrial deals
Demo journalism: An illustrative industrial acquisition shows why maintenance revenue can outweigh the appeal of a larger production line.
5 min read
Working hours
Demo journalism: An invented scheduling pilot suggests that predictable hours deserve a place alongside wages in labour negotiations.
4 min read
Capital costs
Demo journalism: A synthetic credit-market exercise explains how debt maturity can separate otherwise similar businesses.
5 min read
AI economics
Demo journalism: A fictional software trial puts verification expense, rather than benchmark prestige, at the centre of purchasing decisions.
5 min read
Chip packaging
Demo journalism: An invented hardware programme explores why packaging and testing can constrain the supply of advanced computing systems.
4 min read
Space research
Demo journalism: A fictional mission study weighs the scientific value of sustained observation against the appeal of a single elaborate landing.
5 min read
Grid policy
Demo journalism: A fictional electricity procurement scheme tests the difference between buying enough renewable energy and matching when it is used.
5 min read