Stress and cortisol levels are normal biological responses. Several studies have explored how chronic stress and high levels of cortisol affect physical and mental health […]
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Prenatal Flavor Learning: Studies and Implications
An unborn baby begins ingesting amniotic fluid at around 12 weeks and a powerful sense of smell starts developing by 28 weeks. Based on this […]
How Tariffs Fuel Price Hikes and Can It Cause Inflation?
Tariffs are one of the most common protectionism policies. Raising import duties on certain goods to make them more expensive can encourage the domestic consumption […]
Corruption in the Philippines: Historical and Sociocultural Origins
In his journal article published in 2007 in the Philippine Review of Economics, economist Robert H. Nelson argued that the corruption in the Philippines is […]
Theories of Poverty
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]