THR the widespread belief that money cannot buy happiness (Money)
50%
50%
11 Gov wins
11 Opp wins
probably balanced
Round 2
THW allow employees to give up government mandated benefits(e.g. health insurance, overtime pay) in exchange for higher pay (Labour)
64%
36%
14 Gov wins
8 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
Round 3
THBT female political candidates in liberal democracies should not appeal to traditional female roles in their campaigns (Feminism)
68%
32%
15 Gov wins
7 Opp wins
imbalanced at 10% level
Round 4
THR the rise of dating apps (e.g. Tinder, Bumble, Hitch, Hinge, etc) (Relationships)
23%
77%
5 Gov wins
17 Opp wins
imbalanced at 2% level
Octofinals
THS the use of bounty hunters in law enforcement (Criminal Justice)
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A bounty hunter is a private agent working for law enforcement who captures fugitives or criminals for a commission or bounty
50%
50%
4 Gov wins
4 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
Quarterfinals
THR the glamorization of start-up culture that encourages people to start their own companies rather than pursue traditional career paths (Startup Culture)
25%
75%
1 Gov win
3 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
Semifinals
THW create a national registry containing the real identity of all social media users (Social Media)
50%
50%
1 Gov win
1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
Grand Final
THW heavily incentivise companies to set up bases of operations (e.g. offices, warehouses, distribution centres etc) away from urban centres (Development)