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 […]
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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 […]
The Business Strategy of TikTok
The short-form video-sharing app TikTok has become one of the top social networking platforms in the world alongside Facebook and Instagram with over a billion […]
Unrealized Capital Gains Tax: Advantages and Disadvantages
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 […]
How Elon Musk Got Rich?
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos became the wealthiest person in the world in 2018. He kept this status from 2019 to 2021. However, in September 2021, […]
U.S. Debt Ceiling Pros and Cons: Purpose and Criticisms
Article I Section 8 of the United States Constitution gives the U.S. Congress the sole power to authorize the borrowing of money on the credit […]
Explaining the U.S. Debt Ceiling Crisis
A debt ceiling is a legal mandate that limits the amount of debt a government can accumulate. This mandate is determined through policymaking. Reaching the […]
Environmental Impacts of Fast Fashion: Studies
Fast fashion has notable advantages but it has been criticized for its numerous drawbacks. These include its unfavorable environmental impacts that demonstrate the ills of […]
The Business Strategy of Shein: Reasons for Its Success
Shein has became one of the largest fashion retailer in the world in 2022. It is also one of the most successful startups that emerged […]
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 […]