Created by Maira Setia
INDEPENDENT · STUDENT-LED · GLOBAL
THE MARGIN.
The ideas behind the economy.
Economics, business and the forces shaping our world — explored by the next generation of thinkers.
A publication without borders
A global student publication exploring the ideas behind the economy. Independent thinking. Shared understanding.
From the contributor’s desk
The latest thinking
Economics
Supply & Demand on Campus: Why Textbooks Cost So Much
Inelastic demand, bundled access codes, and what students can do about it.
THE MARGIN · Sample article / 12 Oct 2026
Economics
Inflation Explained Without the Jargon
What central banks actually do when prices rise — and why it matters to your rent.
THE MARGIN · Sample article / 5 Oct 2026
Business
Unit Economics for Your First Startup
CAC, LTV and contribution margin — the three numbers every founder should know.
THE MARGIN · Sample article / 28 Sept 2026
Issue 01 / Open call
Five questions. One shared future.Growth, change
and who benefits.
The questions shaping our first issue. We’re inviting student writers to look beyond the numbers and explore what progress really means.
Economics
01Does economic growth automatically improve living standards?
GDP, inequality, employment and the reality of household welfare.
Business
02Growth at any cost: when should a startup prioritise profit?
Business models, ambition and the trade-offs behind scaling.
Markets & Society
03When societies change, which new markets emerge?
Demographic shifts, consumer needs and new opportunities.
Global Affairs
04How do trade barriers reshape business decisions?
Tariffs, supply chains and the prices consumers pay.
Student Voices
05Is the cost of higher education changing how students choose careers?
Tuition, expected earnings and uncertain career decisions.
Bring your perspective.
Write for the first issue.
Editorial principles
Evidence first.
Claims backed by credible sources.
Ideas over headlines.
Analysis, not just summaries.
Global thinking.
Perspectives across borders.
Young voices.
A platform for emerging thinkers.