Corruption leads to poverty. Poverty also promotes corruption. These two phenomena create an interlocking and self-reinforcing loop that supplements and sustains each. The vicious cyclical […]
Author Archives: Mathew Emmanuel Pineda
Sources of Microplastics: Studies
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA defines microplastics as plastic fragments that are less than five millimeters in length. These materials […]
Criticisms of Cryptocurrencies
The introduction of Bitcoin in 2009 made a strong case against modern fiat currencies: that it is possible to introduce digital currencies free from the […]
The Major Theories of International Trade
Most countries are engaged in international trade. The exchange of capital, goods, and services among countries and across the global stage has been instrumental in […]
Unrealized Capital Gains: Should They Be Taxed?
The value of assets can increase more than their costs while it is held unsold due to the impacts of various market forces like market […]
Rundown on the Tax Avoidance Strategies of Tesla
Tesla is one of the most valuable companies in the world, and it has retained its trillion-dollar status since 2021. It is also one of […]
Pros and Cons of GDP as a Macroeconomic Indicator
The gross domestic product or GDP of a particular country represents the total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within its borders […]
Tariff Basics: Advantages and Disadvantages
The English word “tariff” comes from the Italian word “tariffa” which was further derived from a similar-sounding Arabic word that translated to “notification” or “inventory […]
Environmental Strategy of Apple: Key Sustainability Initiatives
Although the economic value and contributions of the consumer electronics industry and technology companies are undeniable, their impacts on the environment are as incontestable. For […]
Explainer: Origins and Causes of the US-China Trade War
The US-China trade war is an economic conflict between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. Both countries have been engaged in this […]