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  • This house supports the growing role of private equity in online content creation

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    Private equity refers to a class of businesses which buy and invest in private companies (companies which are not publically listed on stock exchanges). In recent years an increasing percentage of Youtube channels have been purchased by private equity firms including CocoMelon, Veritasium, and Game Theory. The nature of these contracts is often undisclosed, but typically involves the private equity firm keeping on the original creators as part owners or employees who are paid a fixed salary or percentage of revenue.

    Chancellor's Cup 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-11-08

  • This House Believes That international financial institutions should cancel all outstanding debts from LMICs over fossil fuel projects.

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    For several decades, international financial institutions have lent hundreds of billions of dollars to low and middle income countries (LMICs) to support fossil fuel energy projects. A significant portion of these debts remain outstanding and are currently being repaid.

    USC Mini 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-11-08

  • This house believes that developing countries should actively encourage the development of sin cities

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    "Sin Cities" refers to cities where criminalized/heavily regulated vices (prostitution, gambling, illicit drugs) are legalized. Examples include Amsterdam, Macau, Tijuana.

    Chancellor's Cup 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-11-08

  • This house believes that European states should pursue a state-led innovation model

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    A state-led innovation model involves the government playing a central role in guiding and facilitating technological innovation. This includes but is not limited to: setting national priorities for technological developoment, investing heavily in research alongside private companies, and creating national research institutes

    Cambridge Intervarsity 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-11-08

  • This house believes that it is in the interest of the EU to significantly invest in becoming militarily independent of the United States within the next decade

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    For the purposes of this debate, "EU military independence" is defined as the ability of EU nations to coordinate and execute complex defence and security operations without reliance on the United States for military resources, strategic guidance, operational support, or security guarantees.

    USC Mini 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-11-08

  • This House Supports direct cash transfer programs as a tool of social and economic policy in Mexico.

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    In Mexico, recent governments have implemented large-scale direct cash transfer programs. Examples include scholarships for students, payments for unemployed youth in training, and monthly support for elderly citizens. These programs provide individuals and households with regular cash payments, often without conditions beyond basic eligibility.

    Santa Fe Open 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-11-07

  • This house supports Milei's austerity plans in Argentina

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    Javier Milei became the president of Argentina in late 2023. He has since introduced a series of austerity policies which, among others, include cutting funding for public services and devaluing the Peso.

    Cambridge WGM 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-11-07

  • This house, as a developing nation, would attempt to emulate the economic and cultural strategies of the Four Asian Tigers, as opposed to a Western-style development strategy that emphasizes establishing strong democratic institutions, gradual market reform, civil liberties and human rights protections as preconditions for economic progress

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    The "Four Asian Tigers" is a term that refers to the economies of Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore. They are characterized by rapid industrialization throughout the latter half of the 20th century that skyrocketed the nations to massive developments through a combination of free- market policies, heavy investment in education and training, strong exports, and cultural workaholism.

    UBC Summer HST 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-11-04

  • This house supports the decline of the US as a global superpower

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    "The U.S. currently holds major leverage over global geopolitics and the economy. As the world’s largest economy for much of the past century, it has shaped global trade rules and financial institutions. Most international transactions are done in USD, making it easy for the U.S. to impose sanctions, borrow cheaply, and control access to global markets. Its extensive military network allows it to project power worldwide, and its large economic influence often translates to significant diplomatic influence. However, its position as a global superpower has been challenged in recent years, political instability during the Trump administration weakened international alliances, and the rise of countries like China has introduced serious competition in economic, military, and technological arenas."

    UBC Summer HST 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-11-04

  • Under the veil of ignorance, This house prefers to live in the 6ix

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    In the fictional nation of Canaduh, two cities exist— Raincouver and the 6ix. In Raincouver, every single person lives a minimalist and safe but somewhat dull and predictable life with all of their base needs taken care of. There is no social or economic inequality, and no person is better off than another. In the 6ix, strong disparity exists within the socioeconomic hierarchy, and inhabitants face greater risk, but the city culture is far more vibrant and exciting, and much larger opportunities for advancement and fulfilment exist.

    UBC Summer HST 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-11-04

  • This house regrets the rise of the “Imperial Manila” narrative

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    In the Philippines, the phrase “Imperial Manila” is often used by people from regions outside the capital, especially from the South such as Mindanao, to describe how the national government and elites in Manila centralize resources and development in the capital. This narrative was largely used by populist Rodrigo Duterte to secure his presidency in 2016.

    Parliamate British Parliamentary 2025 · Novice Finals · 2025-11-01