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Tag Archives: Politics
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 […]
These Groups are Taking Action Against DOGE and Elon Musk
The United States Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE under the direct leadership of billionaire Elon Musk and orders from Donald Trump has disrupted various […]
Causes of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: An Explainer
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is an ongoing geopolitical and international relations issue and military standoff between Russia and Ukraine that began in February 2014 as part […]
Why Did Russia Invade and Annex Crimea?
Russia invaded and annexed Crimea in February and further in March of 2014. This event is part of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and an aftermath […]
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 […]
How Is the Trump Administration Disrupting Science?
Donald Trump has unleashed several executive orders and policy changes that are threatening ongoing and future scientific undertakings in the United States. Reports from media […]
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 […]
In Brief: Explaining the Laken Riley Act
Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law on 29 January 2025. This is the first law signed in his second term. This empowers […]
Explainer: The Reasons for Brexit
On 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom held the EU Membership Referendum to ask the voting population whether they wanted the country to remain a […]