Poverty is a socioeconomic condition in which an individual or even an entire community lacks enough resources to meet their basic needs. This can mean […]
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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 […]
Javier Milei: Economic Views and Economic Policies Explained
Argentina has undergone drastic economic reforms since Javier Milei was elected to office on 10 December 2023. His presidency has been met with both commendations […]
Classical Economics: Principles and Criticisms
Classical economics or classical political economy is one of the major schools of thought in economics. The core ideas first emerged and flourished in Britain […]
The Business Strategy of Apple: A Concise Analysis
Apple was behind one of the successful microcomputers produced for mass consumers. The introduction of the desktop computer Apple II in 1977 ushed in the […]
What Is Social Entrepreneurship: Definition And Discussion
There has been no consensus on the definition of social entrepreneurship and there are continuing arguments over who counts as a social entrepreneur. This is […]
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 […]
What Would Happen if the U.S. Defaulted on Its Debt?
The government of the United States borrows money to meet its various financial obligations during periods of cash shortage. These include financing its operations, managing […]
Explaining Banking: How Banks Earn Money?
There are different types of transactions transpiring within the realms of banking operations. Examples include saving and borrowing money, depositing and withdrawing money, buying and […]
Explainer: The Purpose of Central Banks
A central bank is a government institution responsible for managing the currency, monetary base or money supply, and interest rates within a country or state. […]