Capital Investment and Financial Management

A company’s capital investment is the money it spends on fixed assets like land, machinery, and buildings. Cash, assets, or loans may be used to fund the project. Businesses may struggle to start the ground without capital investment. I plan to invest in my sister’s small business which is an...

The Free Housing Myth in Canada

Introduction The free housing myth has been an ongoing lie in Canada since immemorial. The fact that the falsehood has polarized Canada has become a major concern. Therefore, I thought of this chapter because there has been a popular belief that the Aboriginal group in Canada has been receiving free...

China’s Aviation Industry: Impact of Globalization

Executive Summary Globalization is a term used to describe the increasing interdependence and integration of national economies. Local economies could suffer if globalization has the opposite effect of helping developing countries. This paper investigates the impact of globalization on China’s aviation industry. The report covers a wide range of topics,...

Agriculture, Water, and Food Security in Tanzania

Introduction National Security is closely connected to the economic processes within the country. Integration in the global economic dynamics stabilizes a country’s financial balance and affects the general success of international trade. Therefore, economic development contributes to the maintenance of National Security through establishing international relations and commercial success. A...

Energy Sector Challenges in Morocco

Executive Summary The future of Morocco’s energy supply and demand faces substantial hurdles. In particular, the country is perceiving a growth in energy consumption, which will increase the country’s dependence on fossil fuel imports and emissions of carbon dioxide. As a result of the challenges it encounters, Morocco has set...

Negotiating Globally: The U.S.-China Trade War

Donald Trump added to the controversy of his term in the U.S. President’s office by starting a full-scale trade war against China. Trump ended Obama’s strategy of putting pressure on China via high-level bilateral negotiations and indirect measures, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) project (Bown, 2021). Instead, the Trump...

Retailing Strategies for New Demographics

Shifting demographic is always an important component of market research. Yet, the contemporary changes in the consumer base are especially noteworthy. The report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (2015) has explored the substitution of baby boomers with younger generations as primary consumers and has outlined its implications for the retailing industry. Although the...

Startup Capital Ventures Investing in Zero2IPO

Introduction The purpose of this paper is to analyze the intention of American Startup Capital Ventures (SCV) to invest in the Chinese Zero2IPO. SCV is headed by managing partners John and Danny, both of whom have experience of geometrically increasing the revenues of technology startups. Zero2IPO is a Chinese market...

Megaprojects’ Role in Atlantic Canada’s Economy

Introduction Megaprojects can advance regional growth in Atlantic Canada and beyond. However, this is likely to be impacted by the boom-to-bust cycles. Although they need a large labor force for the initial phase, they only really need a small number of workers for the operation phase. Additionally, once the project...

Zero-Based Budgeting in Federal Budget Process

Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is a different approach to creating a budget. While most strategies for budgeting account for the history of previous transactions, ZBB does not operate on financial history and automatically included payments (Coyte et al., 2020). Therefore, each period in the budget is planned from a clean slate,...

Aspects of Investing Resources in Stocks

Introduction Investing resources can bring significant benefits to individuals and their companies. Investment issues are widely discussed in businesses of various levels, attracting many entrepreneurs and employees. I watched a video about investors’ strategies and actions to choose stocks to buy created by Richard Coffin (n.d.). Even though buying and...

Governmental Price Control in Agricultural Sector

The most regulated industry in the United States has always been agriculture. During the twentieth century, the state regulation of agriculture and agribusiness in the United States was distinguished by two characteristic features (Cheng et al., 2021). First of all, the state by its intervention does not suppress the activity...

World Trade Agreements and Anti-Dumping Measures

Introduction This academic work will consider such a phenomenon in international trade as dumping. Moreover, it will focus on the role of the WTO in managing international trade disputes, particularly examining issues related to dumping and anti-dumping legislation. Thus, the phenomenon under study is a process in which a country...

Future Stock and Bond Valuations

Stocks and bonds are the sources of dividends in the long term when income is generated by paying interest or returning invested funds when owning the relevant securities. In their financial statements, companies reflect stock and bond performance when comparing the results for a particular period with those of an...

Africa’s Fight Against Hunger in the Diamond Mines

Introduction Africa is a rich continent with diverse flora and fauna but is highly susceptible to climate change and, in turn, economic changes against this background. The agricultural sector mainly funds African states, not the industry and the information sphere. Accordingly, the state reacts very painfully to climate change when...

Economy: How the Market Runs the Economy

Introduction In order to allocate resources as fair as possible, the market economy is based on a set of dogmas that govern the distribution process. A healthy situation on the market can lead to greater accessibility of products and services and reflects positively on a nation’s global position. Under perfect...

Consumer Behavior and American Identity After Covid-19

Introduction Consumer behavior is dictated by American identity, while at the same time being an identity-shaping force. Peterson’s article analyzes the change in behavior during the pandemic, demonstrating that the consumption paradigm is shaping American identity. The dictated civic responsibility was a force that provoked overconsumption, since it was believed...

The Fiscal Policy History in the United States

Fiscal policy uses government expenditure and taxation to control the economy during macroeconomic conditions. The government uses the policy to create strong and sustainable growth and reduce poverty (Bossone, 2021). During recessions, governments might consider lowering tax rates or increasing their level of expenditure to spur economic activity and encourage...

Real vs. Inflationary Growth: What’s the Difference?

Real growth and inflation are associated with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). GDP is the total market worth of a nation’s products and services during a specific period (Feldstein, 2017). When Comparing periods of GDP growth, real growth takes inflation or deflation into account, while the inflationary growth rate uses...

Effects of COVID-19 on Industries

The epidemic has had a significant impact on the workplace. Aside from the risk to public health, the economic and social turmoil endangers millions of people’s long-term livelihoods and well-being. The pandemic significantly affected labor markets, economies, businesses, and worldwide supply networks, causing major commercial disruptions. The practically immediate economic...

An Agent-Based Model of Flood Risk and Insurance

Introduction In the present day, property and liability insurance may be regarded as a common practice for the protection of people’s belongings and health. It allows individuals to mitigate the risks of property loss in the case of perils, such as fire, theft, or accident. In addition, it allows to...

Changes in Demand and Supply During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Introduction The global coronavirus pandemic greatly affected the market equilibrium in several markets for personal care, medical, and consumer products (Anonymous “Supply, Demand, and Shortages,” 2022). The increased demand for a range of products led to increased product costs. This research paper explains – how increased demand for these products...

Brazilian Government’s Response to 2016 Recession

Introduction Macroeconomic conditions on the domestic or international levels may have contributed to the start of an economic crisis. The official reports and lack of inflation that characterized the recent unrest in Brazil necessitated a tight monetary policy, which led to one of the deepest and longest recessions in Brazilian...

The Structure and Functions of the World Bank

Introduction The presentation highlighted the structure and functions of the World Bank and the United Nations in the global arena. The discussion centered on the reasons behind the formation of the two organizations and their sources of funding. A comprehensive assessment of their specific roles concerning the alleviation of poverty,...

Unemployment as an Imperfect Economic Measure

Unemployment has been an essential aspect of the country’s economy because the unemployed labor force cannot pay taxes or perform other activities beneficial to the economy. However, it has been debated that the unemployment rate is an imperfect measure of joblessness in the country. The unemployment rate is imperfect because...

Personal Finance: Turning Money Into Wealth

There are many different bond kinds, and each has benefits and drawbacks for the parties involved. Municipal and corporate bonds will be reviewed in this session. They demonstrate different levels of risk and are accompanied by several considerations before investment. However, it could be argued that municipal bonds are effective...

Encampment Project: Homelessness Eradication

Three Notes Encampment projects are usually helpful for few people or families. Homelessness eradication is almost impossible without efforts to combat unemployment. Temporary housing is an expensive venture. Article Essentials Taplin Jen published an article on 15th June 2022 in Chronicle-Herald about the intention of Halifax to allow encampment in...

The Impact of Supreme Court Decisions on the US Economy

Introduction The current U.S. Constitution is one of the oldest in the world. It reflects the fundamental ideas of federalism, separation of powers, the system of checks and balances, and judicial constitutional control, which formed the basis of the state system and the legal and economic systems of the USA....

A Trade Policy for Game Consoles in the US and Brazil

Introduction Trade policies are certain agreements and rules that apply to international trade. This policy regulates what goods and services, and on what basis, can be exported or imported to countries, depending on the established agreements between their governments. Each country has its trade policy, which, among other things, sets...

Boeing and Airbus: Trade Barriers and Government’s Role

Treaties, tariffs, taxations, and trade barriers limit free international trade. The impact of these limitations on global business is vast. Moreover, the government’s role is considerable, as seen from the example of Boeing and Airbus. Trade barriers are crucial for the financial prosperity of countries, as they encourage international trade....

Netflix: Globalization and Information Research

Summary In a three-stage expansion process, Netflix could make strategic decisions and establish effective policies in those markets. Before moving forward, they carefully selected a few calls to employ as a test and then studied those markets. One of the best strategies the business can employ to expand is to...

Regional Economic Integration and FDI in South Asia

Summary of the Article The article focused on the study of the modern achievements of regional integration and different aspects of foreign direct investments in South Asia. In the article, Aggarwal (2008) tries to explain the problems influencing the consolidation of international business in the region. Some of the barriers...

Free Shipping: Consumer’s Irrational Behavior

Even though people tend to believe that they are in control of their lives and decisions, it is not always true. Individuals often make irrational decisions even without understanding them. Marketing experts are aware of this peculiarity and rely on specific techniques to force consumers to make particular decisions. For...

The Impact of Raising the Minimum Wage

Most developing nations see a decrease in poverty when the minimum wage is raised. The minimum wage barely covers a small percentage of disadvantaged people and excludes those employed in the vast informal industries, making the impact negligible. An increase in minimum wage can present advantages and disadvantages for different...

Discussion: Symbiotic Justice in Taxation

The sustenance of a nation is only possible when the government has enough revenue to support its projects, pay the workers, and continually develop its infrastructure. During his time as the finance minister, Alexander Hamilton opined that it was important for the government to collect internal and external taxes that...

Check Fraud: Types and Indicators

Check fraud has always been one of the ways used by malefactors to acquire additional benefits. It can be defined as any effort to acquire money illegally, using paper or digital checks that are widespread nowadays (“Check fraud 101,” n.d.). Statistics show that an organization might lose up to 5%...

Human Nature in Business: Adam Smith’s View

Introduction In business economics, other than the mathematics involved, some factors must be considered significant considerations when making conclusions. One pertinent consideration is the fact that financial decision-making is different from others. As one of the best business economists, Adam Smith highlighted this in his book The Wealth of Nations...

Aspects of Global Economic Trends

Globalization has affected individuals, groups, and communities all over the world and has had a big impact on sustainable development. Globalization has significantly altered economies, society, and the environment over the last several decades, and it has made our globe more linked than ever before ( Eitzenet al., 2018). This...

Records Management System of IIROC

IIROC is the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada, and it oversees and protects Canadian investment firms. Like any organization, it has many records of various activities that are necessary for business management and the systematization of information. Naturally, they have a records management system that ensures the efficiency of...

The Rise of the Middle Class in Africa

Africa has been going through not the easiest times right now. Many modern politicians and the public put their expectations for the improvement of the situation on the risen middle-class. African society has high hopes for this new tendency which may promise a better future. It expects a more developed...

Economies of Australia and China in Recent Years

COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the Australian economy. Most indicators in 2020 indicate that the country was in a recession phase. According to Australia Indicators (n.d.), the annual growth rate of RGDP decreased by 1.9%, index of production costs decreased by 0.4%, consumption spending decreased by 5.72%, investment...

Consumer Science: Shared Consumption Experiences

Introduction Shared Consumption Experiences was published by Rebecca Hamilton in Impact at JMR in 2021. The article discusses the subject of consumer behavior; however, contrary to other research made on the topic, Hamilton (2021) focuses on the experiences of a group rather than an individual. It is found that shared...

The Ethical Repercussions Inflation Has Had on Businesses

Introduction The effects of inflation have been detrimental to many commercial enterprises worldwide. It is due to prices of the factors of production have increased, resulting in a rise in production costs. The finished product cost usually goes up to provide the means for the company to continue operating profitably....

Government Policies Lowering Energy Costs

Introduction In the article “Biden Administration to Provide Over $13 Billion in Aid to Help American Families Lower Energy Bills,” Chelsea Cox reports on the government’s efforts to assist citizens burdened by high electricity charges. The United States Department of Health and Human Services plans to release money to help...

Information Gain in Customer Behavior Study

Introduction The information gain is a useful method to predict the behaviors of the customers and allows to better target and market products. Nevertheless, some limitations to this method are present. Discussion The cleanliness of data and the possibilities of recurring issues are one of the limitations of using information...

Analyzing Consumer Behavior and Market Dynamics

The Maximum Number of Tickets Sylvia can Buy in a Week If the budget is $24 and the cost of one movies ticket is $4, the maximum amount to spend on tickets equals the budget divided by the cost of one. Therefore, it will be; $24/$4, which equals six tickets....

Balance of Payments in the Indian Economy

The balance of payments, as one of the most critical indicators showing the effectiveness of the foreign economic policy pursued, makes it possible to analyze the movement of funds for the formation and servicing of external debt, as well as to calculate the scale of the country’s external debt and...

Brexit Implications for the European Union and the United Kingdom’s Economy

Abstract Due to the challenges it faced and the differences between the European Union and the United Kingdom, the Brexit process featured a variety of outcomes. The EU was required to show its competence on both an economic and political level to deal with crises of various kinds, but the...

Oil and Natural Gas Industry and Its Effect on the European Economy

Abstract For European nations’ economies to expand consistently and steadily, access to energy resources is essential. Power consumption is continuously increasing; hence a long-term strategy for unified European policy is required. However, European countries now rely significantly on imported natural gas and oil while gradually converting to renewable energy sources....

The Economic Development of Latin America

Introduction Before the learning journey, I thought I knew enough about Latin America, but the trip made me change my mind. In recent years, Latin America has undergone significant changes. While some countries experienced major economic and social crises in the late twentieth century and early 2000s, the region experienced...

Faith Integration of “Economics” as the Management of God’s Household

Originally, the word economics comes from the word “oikonomos” which is actually a combination of two Greek words ‘oikos” and “nomos”. These two words mean household and law respectively. The term oikonomos refers to the handling of a household. The perception of an economy as a household has really affected...

“Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt in the Context of Microeconomics

Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt provides essential information about microeconomics that non-economics professionals need to know. The author provides examples of major economic misconceptions, public misinterpretations, and public policy failures. Mostly, the author talks about economic policies and their consequences. Hence, the basic rule of economics “consists in...

Investment in Facebook Financial Statements

Introduction The methods of analyzing the investment attractiveness of companies have been influenced by factors such as the specifics of the companies’ activities, a small material component, and high profitability. The rise in the value of Facebook’s securities is due more to investors’ optimism than the development of the main...

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Benefits

In the present day, regional trading agreements may be defined as a treaty signed by several countries in order to encourage trade and the movement of products and services across its members’ borders. In general, international tariffs, quotas, and other trade barriers limit the transportation of goods and services across...

Milton Friedman’s Political and Economic Freedom

Much of Milton Friedman’s argument or doctrine is built around the desire for free trade, a smaller government, and a steady increase of money supply within a growing economy. His emphasis on monetary policy is also reflected in his approach to the social responsibility of companies or their executives. Friedman...

Globalization: Impact on International Business

The global environment and its challenges present a substantial risk zone for businesses. Furthermore, the development trend of the business focuses on the direction of globalization, implying that in order to expand more, businesses need to adapt to the global environment. Globalization, in general, stands for processes of interaction and...

Corruption in Africa’s Developing States

Introduction Corruption is one of the most topical social problems that have always been topical. However, for areas characterized by a weak government, low social development, absence of infrastructure, poverty, and military conflicts, it becomes critical as bribery slows down evolution, deteriorates the situation in the state, and undermines the...

Gender, Labor, and Power in the Global Apparel Industry by Jane L. Collins

Jane Schneider’s interpretation of the fairy tale in which the demon offers to help a young woman spin straw to gold is the depiction of how industries have thrived at the expense of social welfare. The argument can be supported further by Jane Collins’ statement that the corporations subcontracting garment...

Analysis of the 2008 Financial Crisis

Introducton The financial crisis of 2008 now seems a distant event, especially given the developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the mistakes made in 2008, experts say, could have been easily avoided, and it already seems evident that the economy has changed so much that it will not allow...

The Complexities of Liberalism and CSR in Modern Economics

Liberalism as an economic thought has a relatively new history compared to other schools. Even though the financial crisis of 2007 was what brought a new wave of attention to liberalism, it can be traced back as far as Victorian times (Davies, 2014). However, neoliberalism differs from the original liberalism...

Aspects of the Trading Conditions of Online Brokers

Introduction One of the strategies for increasing equity capital is financial investment, which in the classical sense implies investing funds with a return on their value. As a rule, private investors do not have direct access to the assets of a public company and have to use the services of...

Key Learnings for Banking Sector During COVID-19

The changing nature of the modern business environment requires considering organizational development (OD) practices. To mitigate potential complications, corporations must address the issues in the surrounding business climate. The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic Due to the pandemic, the necessity to transfer most banking operations to digital platforms has contributed...

Unemployment and Its Macroeconomic Implications

In the process of learning about macroeconomic trends, one obtains an opportunity to expand their knowledge not only about the particular factors and their outcomes for the economy but also integrate that knowledge with decision making. In particular, one of the most interesting topics encountered in Greenlaw and Taylor’s (2014)...

Global Economic Systems Comparison

Introduction At its core, the state represents the intersection of its political, economic, social, and cultural elements. Due to the cultural differences in world views and visions of how society should work, many diverse political ideologies were invented and implemented economically and socially. As a consequence, the economic organization was...

Analysis of Investment Decision

Generally, the dilemma of whether to make investments or finance pending debts is a challenge. There are several factors that an individual must consider before opting to invest or pay current obligations. Based on the given situation, I bear three key personal liabilities which include a loan for the vehicle,...

Response to Globalization Pressure

Globalization was the term introduced in the epoch after capitalism, when the world economy started unification and when the majority of the states began cooperating and supporting each other in various situations. Now trade is an ongoing process, occurring all over the world because miscellaneous countries conclude cooperation agreements and...

Information Gain in the Banking Sphere

The decrease in entropy or surprise achieved by modifying a dataset is known as information gain, and it is frequently employed in decision tree development. In order to estimate information gain, the entropy of a data sample before and after a modification is used (Kurniabudi et al., 2020). This phenomenon...

Turkey’s Customs Union with European Union

Customs unions and free-trade agreements (FTAs) are the backbone of the modern globalized trade, creating conditions for more profitable exchange of good and developing closer ties between nations. However, there are instances where these trade agreements are asymmetrical, and benefit one of the parties more than the other. The article...

The Global Nature of Modern Economics

In his “The False Promise of International Institutions,” Mearsheimer presents a critique of institutionalism theories and the policies that ensue from them. He claims that these theories do not reflect the realities of the world and are disproved by the world’s history. According to him, the alternative, namely realism, is...

Choosing Stock Investment Company

Stock investment and trading are some of the most profitable yet volatile ventures in the history of economics. As a result, several factors determine what type of investments should be made in the stock market and when they should be executed. In a nutshell, the potential perforce of a company...

Customer Analysis via Entropy and Information Gain in Banking

The introduction of big data analytics in the financial sector has provided bankers with countless opportunities to improve the quality of their services, enhance consumer segmentation, and modernize e-banking. In my experience in the banking sector, I have utilized data mining techniques to improve the quality of customer segmentation. This...

CNP Bank Card: Case Analysis

Problem Statement In the world of the market economy, credit cards are becoming more popular, and they are swiftly displacing traditional forms of payment. However, with the growing acceptance of the medium, the risk of default is increasing over time. In this regard, credit card issuers are constantly faced with...

The History of Economic Migration in Canada

Introduction Immigrant recruitment is critical to Canada’s current and future economy. Newcomers fill labor shortages in the country, start or expand enterprises, and invest in the local economy. Employees and employers are both economic immigrants that contribute to the prosperity of Canada. When they immigrate to the state, the majority...

The Role of the Federal Reserve

Introduction Federal Reserve, otherwise known as the Federal Reserve System, is the United States central bank. It was created under Federal Reserve Act signed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1913. The act dictates its roles and responsibilities in the financial sector. The Federal Reserve is headed by a Board of...

The Basel III Agreement in Banking

Introduction Basel III necessitates banks to maintain specific leverage percentages and reserve capital levels to keep risk within international financial standards. The deadline for adopting the new standards has been continually shelved to its current date of 2023 (BIS, n.d.a). The United Kingdom delayed the adoption of the remaining Basel...

Communism Economic System in China

Communism is an economic system that promotes a classless society where the public or community controls and owns the primary means of production. Globally, only a few countries, including China, Laos, Cuba, and North Korea, adopt this economic ideology. China is the most famous country due to its economic and...

Big Stock-Picking Hedge Funds Suffer Brutal Reversal in 2022’s Market Tumult

Article Summary Bloomberg’s article Big Stock-Picking Hedge Funds Suffer Brutal Reversal in 2022’s Market Tumult comments on the unusual trends in the 2022 stock market. I believe this information is important because it provides a nuanced and comprehensive outlook into the world of modern money and how easily it can...

Trade Advantages within the Global Economy

Kenya is an Eastern African country that is bordered by Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Somalia, Tanzania, and the Indian Ocean. According to GlobalEDGE (n.d.), its economic system is a mixed one; that is, it includes various forms of private freedom alongside government regulation and centralized economic planning. While Kenya has...

The Analysis of the Daycare Center’s Operations Budget

Introduction This memo concerns the analysis of the Daycare Center’s operations budget for the year 2000. An Exhibit A from the Northville Daycare Center Case Study shows the prospective expenditures that this daycare center will have in the first year of its operations. One of the most crucial aspects of...

The US Government Pandemic Initiatives

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic became a major factor which affected numerous spheres and especially businesses. In order to address the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments worldwide, including in the United States, designed special initiatives to help companies. The support offered by the U.S. government in the form of...

The Federal Reserve’s Benefits and Disadvantages

Introduction The functioning of the national financial system is reliant on the effectiveness of the management of macroeconomic factors for the stability of the domestic market. In the United States of America, the federal reserve has been established as a tool for regulating the economy of the country and balancing...

The Yields and Maturity of US Treasuries and Bonds

Based on the current long-term interest rates, expectations theory aims to forecast how the short-term interest rates will change or behave in the future. According to the hypothesis, an investor would make the same amount of interest by purchasing two consecutive one-year bonds as opposed to one two-year bond today...

Visor Ltd’s Cash Budget Analysis

January February March £ £ £ Income Cash Sales 2,200 5,200 5,500 Payments from previous months sales 30,750 19,800 46,800 Total cash inflow 32,950 25,000 52,300 Expenditure Purchases 10,000 11,000 13,000 Salaries 8,000 9,000 10,000 General overheads 14,200 16,200 17,200 Other expenses 43,000 0 0 Total Cash Outflow 75,200 36,200...

How We Were Ruined & What We Can Do: Summary

Many professionals and analysts in the industry have talked about the events that led to a massive financial crisis in the United States in 2008. In his review, Madrick looks at several publications about the mortgage implosion. The author argues that, although the system initially had some potential value for...

Assessment: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

Summary As a key component of Dubai’s economy, DEWA is critical in assisting the Emirate’s growth and transition to a zero-economy economy. DEWA is a prominent participant in the area because of its great track record of technological innovation and operational efficiency and a prudent and diversified financial policy. Its...

Crypto Exchange Control Analysis

The Internal Revenue Service is tasked with collecting taxes in the United States and monitors transactions made by those in real and cryptocurrency businesses. The IRS requires crypto to provide taxpayer information for taxpayers with over $20000 in proceeds or more than 200 transactions in any given year. The provision...

Decent Work in Western Australia

Introduction The world as a whole should benefit from economic prosperity. According to the UN (n.d.), SDG8’s aim is to “promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all” (para. 1). This is why the government must ensure that economic growth produces honest...

Political Economy: Sweden vs. Italy

While Sweden and Italy share multiple characteristics, such as political democracy, relative territorial proximity, and similar traits, the political economies contrast on various levels. It can be attributed to the fact that Sweden is an example of classic corporatism. Thus, different corporate groups form associations that can then advocate and...

Stocks vs. Bonds: Similarities and Differences

According to Brigham & Houston (2021), an ownership stake in a company is represented by common stock, each of which entitles the owner to dividends and the ability to vote on the company’s directors and policies. On the other hand, a bond is a long-term agreement between the borrower and...

Economics Principles in Thomas Sowell’s Quotes

Human development is closely related to the many spheres of life, like economics, medicine, and education. Thomas Sowell has proposed various ideas which approve the fact that people and economics support the existence of each other. The leader talks about fairness regarding people’s achievements in the first quote. The economic...

Free Trade and Prosperity

Based on the Ricardian Trade model, it is worth having free trade even if some people are losing. Free trade promotes access to lower-priced goods with higher quality. Although some people in the home country will experience losses, imports from countries like Mexico and China are cheap, and this helps...

Analyzing Industrial Policy Using the Opportunity Cost Concept

Governments in different countries have specific industries considered critical in realization of developmental goals in the economy. The industrial policy supports the allocation of resources to sectors thought to be most essential by a certain administration. The opportunity cost concepts in economics can clearly explain the shift of resources from...

A Career in Economics: Understanding Human Behavior and Tackling Social Issues

Economics, a diverse discipline that extends beyond fiscal matters and quantitative proficiency, presents a dynamic and gratifying career trajectory. Fundamentally, it delves into human conduct and the distribution of resources within societal frameworks. This complex field encompasses micro and macroeconomics, examining the forces that drive individual decision-making and the larger...

“Stand-up Economists Play Off Finances for Laughs” Video Summary

The video “Stand-up Economists Play Off Finances for Laughs” by PBS NewsHour begins with a presentation of Yoram Bauman, an American economist. He rejects the general idea of the economy being considered a dismal and boring discipline. Bauman proclaims himself “the world’s first stand-up economist” and entertains the public with...

Paul Romer’s Nobel Prize

Economics is a complex subject that contains numerous problems affecting humanity. Paul Romer, who received the Nobel Prize award for his explanation of the continuous growth of markets, provided people with an understanding of a critical concept of how markets behave. The writer’s praise for Paul Romer is well-deserved, as...

Economist Valentines

Love can be expressed in multiple unusual and genius ways. One of these means is demonstrated in the page “14 Ways an Economist Says I Love You” (Fosslien). The images and their captions illustrate that pleasure experienced from Valentine’s Day and love can be viewed by economists as perfect economic...

The Most Popular Stand-up Economist

The writings in the article are a representation of the economist comedian himself. Yoram Bauman argues that he is the only stand-up economist in the world who is also gaining considerable popularity. His most popular video gained over one million views (The world’s first). Bauman has a Ph.D. in economics,...

Can We Afford a Welfare State

In the USA Biden aims to address social problems by expanding the scope and size of the government social spending. However, such idea is highly debatable and can lead to negative economic consequences. In the article “Can We Afford a Welfare State?” by N. Gregory Mankiw, the author discusses the...

Using Supply & Demand Tool for Analysis

Venezuela Half a century ago, Venezuela was the world’s second oil-producing country. Its production began in the country back in the 20s by large American companies (“Death by Socialism”). Oil provided 90% of exports and 60% of budget revenues (“Death by Socialism”). The country quickly became the leader in Latin...

Benefits and the Challenges of Financial Restructuring for Bank Muscat – Oman

Summary Background to Business Issue Bank Muscat is a fiscal services company in Oman that offers retail banking, corporate banking, treasury, investment banking, asset management, and private banking. In 2018, it was estimated to have assets worth $ 31.9 billion (Alshubiri, 2022. Despite all this, the company has not been...

The Unemployment and Inflation Causes in Australia

The change in the Australian 2021 indicator of unemployment is the representation of cyclical unemployment since it lasted less than a year. While growing by 42.3% from 2019 to 2020, the unemployment rate decreased in the following year to 33.8% from 2020 to 2021 as seen in table 1 (University...

Moroccan Central Bank’s Ethics and Systems

Introduction The banking sector in the last two years has been impacted greatly by the COVID-19 pandemic. The situation led to emergence of various innovations and a new way of thinking in terms of the approach towards work. For instance, the Moroccan Central Bank adopted the idea of working at...

Aspects of Monetary and Fiscal Policy

To assist the economy in achieving its objectives of expansion, level of employment, and price stability, the government is taking several measures. It exploits its power of taxing and spending through fiscal policy and exercises its authority to control the money supply and the level of interest rates through monetary...

Supply and Demand of Healthcare and Automobiles

Introduction The healthcare market, and the health care system in general, is unique and very different from markets for other goods and services. The recent collapse of the global healthcare system associated with Covid19 has highlighted the need for a more detailed and in-depth study of the healthcare market. Understanding...

The Notion of Budget Credibility

Introduction Budget credibility is a crucial concept in public financial management (PFM) that determines how reliable and transparent government spending is. In turn, high budget credibility improves public trust in the official fiscal strategy, reduces the risks of corruption, and represents more accurate monetary planning and financial policies. Ultimately, the...

The Yield to Maturity of the Bond and Its Duration

Background of the Case Bonds are loans between investors and corporations. Companies issue bonds in order to raise money for ensuring interest payments in exchange (Bond Issuers). The maturity date is the day when a company is obligated to repay its investor the bond (Bond Issuers) fully. In this case,...

Tax Policy on Cryptocurrencies

The cryptocurrency market is expanding at an alarming rate, and it is estimated that it will surpass the $5 billion mark by 2030. Although investors and big business organizations have tried to evade the influence of cryptocurrency in the market, their evasion might not be sustainable for long. However, the...

Canadian Housing and Mortgage Rules Changes Analysis

Overview of Rule Changes Change No.1 The Liberal Government has recently introduced 4 essential changes in current Canadian housing and mortgage rules. It is difficult to state that Canadian homebuyers were in a vulnerable position but announced adjustments intended to ensure additional protection of citizens from mortgages they cannot afford....

Getting Down to Business in China

Introduction Nowadays, China is one of the most prosperous countries for business. It has rapidly established itself as one of the most influential world leaders in international trade. Businesspeople often prefer Chinese business platforms to start entrepreneurship, as there are numerous advantages. Moreover, China is one of the most attractive...

The US Economy’s Effects of the Aging Population

Changes in vital macroeconomic variables demonstrate how demographic shifts significantly impact the United States economy. Many factors, including saving habits, productivity, and investment opportunities, all contribute to long- and short-term macroeconomic conditions. Older people are slowing down economic growth, which has an adverse effect on actual returns and increases inflationary...

International Sales, Contracts, and Payment Methods

Contracts, a tool for regulating and managing commercial operations in a distinct world economic market, play an increasingly significant part in international traffic. A network of increasingly varied international agreements in this area has to be developed and expanded due to the growth of international economic interactions, including those between...

The 1929 Stock Market Crash: Economics and Finance

1929’s share market crash is regarded as the most disastrous occurrence in the heritage of the US financial marketplace. On October 29, a day renowned as Black Tuesday, the stock plunged 12%, sparking what would become the Great Depression (Beaudreau 631). Investment firms and senior bankers sought to calm the...

Important Changes in the American Economy

America has one of the greatest national economies, serving as a capitalist and democratic benchmark for many countries worldwide. Its financial markets, growth, and innovation have always helped the government to retain its impeccable reputation. However, the history of the U.S. economy is long and not without failures. The system...

European Economic Integration and Divide in Zones

Introduction Economic integration offers numerous benefits to states of the Eurozone. These include multiple market opportunities, stable economies, mutual support, and specific monetary union with a single currency. Thus, the creation of the second one can add unnecessary complexity to the functioning of this organization. It means that there can...

Investments: Dealing with Risks

Investing in any market or venture carries the risk that the expected return on investment will not be realized or the initial investment will not be recovered. These risks may be ignored when the amount involved is negligible and if the loss cannot affect the financial health of the individual...

High Taxes’ Benefits for Education and Healthcare

Developed countries have sophisticated institutions operating to maintain prosperity and expand the opportunities for their populations to receive high-quality education and healthcare for free. The financial aspect of these conditions includes considerable taxes for the citizens, and not every individual supports such a requirement from the public system. However, the...

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Oceania

Introduction With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been concerns that the South Pacific could become one of the most vulnerable regions for the spread of the coronavirus. Many of the island nations of Oceania have “fragile” health systems, which are reflected in the lack of equipment, infrastructure...

Oil Industry: Scandals and Crises

Biezma, M. V., Andrés, M. A., Agudo, D., & Briz, E. (2020). Most fatal oil & gas pipeline accidents through history: A lessons learned approach. Engineering Failure Analysis, 110, 104446. Web. This source is a scholarly research conducted by Biezma et al. (2020) and posted in the Engineering Failure Analysis...

The Issues of Collusion and Discrimination

The vision of a free market with an invisible hand taking care of social benefits and public well-being serves as one of the dimensions of capitalism as an ideology. For its achievement, the market should adhere to specific conditions and be competition-based and economically unbiased. However, there are numerous barriers...

Globalization Challenges in Developing Countries and Japan

Introduction A developing country is a nation whose economy is in the process of development. This means that these countries are working to improve the living standards of their citizens and expand their economic base. In general, developing countries are characterized by low levels of income (Saner et al., 2019)....

Pensions: Understand and Mitigate Risk

Introduction Numerous people have stopped taking care of their retirement security in old age, becoming accustomed to having the state accomplish it. At the same time, the state system of pensions and various social benefits has become hostage to what has brought it privileges in the past. Therefore, understanding the...

Credit History and House Purchase

Introduction Credit history determines a person’s ability to manage debt in the future. It demonstrates the time, place, and organization of the owed credit and affects a person’s opportunities and chances for applying for the credits or loans. A person with a low credit history is less likely to rent...

The United States Fashion Industry’s Future Performance

Industry Goods and Services As a commodity of the contemporary era, the fashion industry is the third-largest global enterprise after automobiles and technology (Pelikánová et al., 2021). Fashion is dedicated to the trade of manufacturing and making clothes sales, and it incorporates manufacturing, design, distribution, retailing, marketing, and promotion. Further,...

Investigating the Nexus Between Human Trafficking and National Security

Executive Summary This research paper investigates the nexus between human trafficking and national security from an economics perspective. The main research variables investigated in the inquiry relate to the global sociopolitical issues, economic interests underpinning the trade, and health factors affecting national security. The secondary research method was used to...

Aspects of Price Elasticity of Demand

Introduction The work of any company critically depends on its ability to analyze the market and its target audience. The fact is that the modern business environment is a complex phenomenon impacted by numerous factors. It also means that companies have to work in a highly changeable environment as altering...

The Gasoline Demand and Its Economic Impact

For many products, demand is more elastic from the price for a long rather than a short period. One of the reasons is that it takes time for people to change their consumer habits. For example, even if coffee prices rise sharply, the required amount will decrease only gradually since...

Economic Evaluation: Prevention of Suicide and Drug Overdose

Introduction This economic evaluation concerns the program developed to help prevent suicide and drug overdose in Racoon City. Suicide and drug overdose present severe problems for young people who represent approximately 35% of the total Racoon city population (Program Evaluation Scenario). This age category presents the experimental group in the...

Capital Budgeting Techniques and Financial Performance Evaluation

Capital Budgeting Techniques Capital budgeting is a significant part of a project, and the corresponding techniques allow business owners to improve the wealth of investors and stockholders. The primary purpose of capital budgeting techniques (CBT) is to recover the invested capital and further increase the overall profit of all parties...

Tracking the Air Cargo Industry’s Response to Russia’s War on Ukraine

Russia’s war in Ukraine is one of the most devastating events in the XXI century. Besides causing thousands of human tragedies and destroying local infrastructure, it is changing the global economy forever. The global supply chain of goods is one of the spheres deeply affected by the war. Due to...

America’s Banking Industry: Past, Present, and Future

Introduction Banking has evolved in several ways throughout the decades. Compared to previous years, banks now provide a wider variety of goods and services, and they do it more quickly and effectively. However, banking’s core role continues to be the same as it has historically been. Banking institutions utilize a...

Dynamic Complexity and 2008 Financial Crisis

Introduction Complexity refers to a topic that many individuals intuitively comprehend. If more requirements or components are added, a system automatically becomes more complex. In the digital era, as internationalization and technology advances establish an ever-evolving world at a rapid pace, it is difficult not to see the effects of...

Microeconomics: Scarcity and Social Provisioning

Introduction At its core, economics deals with people’s decisions to sustain the scarce amenities available to them. Microeconomics is the subdivision of economics that relates to the choices made at a personal point. The choices made may include clients and companies that a person makes after analyzing resources, costs, and...

Aspects of Monetary Policy

It is crucial to understand how the Federal Reserve affects the country’s economy and why its approach is not apparent to the public. Monetary policy can be defined as the official regulation of market operations based on the analysis of the most recent economic developments (Mankiw, 2018). It represents the...

Ann Arundel’s Fiscal Policy Analysis

The county government of Ann Arundel spends close to trillions of US dollars on its annual budget expenditure. The money is funded from the local taxes and finances all state departments’ needs in providing necessary services to the community. As such, analyzing the expenditure of Ann Arundel’s county departments and...

Baby Boomers and the US Economy

In 1946, the year after World War II, there were 3.4 million births, a 20 percent increase over 1945; the so-called “baby boom” officially started at this point (Hayes, 2022). There were an extra 3.8 million births in 1947, 3.9 million in 1952, and over 4 million births each year...

The Harm the Oil Sector Imposes on the World

Introduction The oil sector has brought more substantial harm than benefits to the world. Since oil was first produced commercially in the mid-19th century in the USA, the global oil rush has left more damage to humanity than benefits. For decades, oil has been fundamental in fuelling our motor vehicles...

Mitigation Programs: Case of Emergencies

Mitigation programs have a critical preventive function in case of emergencies. As a rule, these programs are undertaken at the state level, but the support of the business sector and community members is equally important. With their help, local support of resources, distribution of management coordination, and assistance in monitoring...

Tax Issues Relating to Multinational Corporations in America

Introduction Tax issues always depend on various external factors affecting the level of politics and economics. The strongest of these is the pandemic, which has required an immediate response from governments around the world. The pandemic has made adjustments to the global economy, consumer behavior styles, and company opportunities and...

Price Inelasticity of Demand in Economics

Summary In economics, price inelasticity of demand refers to the fact that a price change has little or no effect on the quantity demanded of a good or service. Consumers do not respond much to changes in price; they pay more for the same amount of goods (Bhandari 2018). Understanding...

Future Fuel Price Rise and Its Impact on Population

For this discussion, I found an article discussing future fuel price rises. Given world events and the instability of the global economy, this news should be put into the context of possible prospects. Changes in logistics routes for raw materials and the revision of investment currencies are also strongly influencing...

The Wage System in the Restaurant Industry

The wage system in the restaurant industry differs from the rest of the business segments. Black (2021) writes that waiters in cafés and restaurants have a particular type of minimum wage for tipped employees, which is significantly lower than the standard federal minimum wage. As a result, waiters rely on...

Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions in the International Environment

Introduction The idea of expanding into the global environment and capturing an increasingly large audience is typically represented not only as a desirable goal for developing companies but also as a natural stage of corporate growth. As a rule, cross-border mergers and acquisitions (CBM/As) are regarded as essential tools in...

The Payback Method in Capital Budgeting

In modern-day business, capital budgeting is rather crucial for a number of reasons. Various methods of that tool may be helpful for businesses and their managers in making the right decisions. Moreover, certain projects can be followed by various concerning risks. This is why every manager should take them into...

Price and Behavioral Discrimination

Discrimination in various kinds is always harmful and destructive action, whether it considers more narrow or broader aspects. There is a specific type of discrimination in the business industry, specifically the sales field. Marketers and managers can speculate prices based on customers’ characteristics or buying opportunities. Thus, this paper aims...

Innovations Disrupting the Existing Market

Every year the number of innovations that humanity masters worldwide is becoming more and more. The main task of any invention is to improve or simplify a person’s daily life. Despite this, controversial innovations are emerging in the world that were created to improve lives but at the same time,...

Inflation, Oil Prices, and How the President May Influence Them

Introduction Inflation and oil prices are actual modern themes, as they are directly connected with the incomes and wealth of most people. Various factors influence them, and only some of them may be regulated by the government. In addition, every governmental regulation leads to drawbacks: for example, it may reduce...

Job Losses as a Result of the Pandemic

In the Weekly Economics Podcast, Thomas-Smith (2020) describes recent job losses in the United Kingdom due to the pandemic. In this episode, Thomas-Smith invited Alfie Stirling, a head of at the NEF, and Nikki Pound, a support officer in Policy and Campaigns at the TUC, to discuss the unemployment problem...

Single Currency in Middle East and North Africa

Introduction The strength of the national economy is determined by various aspects and market indicators, including GDP growth, the level of foreign trade, and many other criteria. One of the significant factors to consider is the currency’s stability and its relevance to the international market. Regarding the countries of the...

“What If Riding the Bus Were Free?” by Bennett

The article What If Riding the Bus Were Free by Andrea Bennett offers a perspective on the benefits of society’s transition to free transportation service. The paper contains nine headings under which it discusses various issues of free travel – current programs, social conditions (invalidity, race, gender), experiments, and tax...

Learning Investment Philosophy from the Masters

Quite possibly, Benjamin Graham would have called my philosophy and train of thought an attempt at speculation due to insufficient analysis of McDonald’s and Coca-Cola. The valuation could have been based on a broader time frame and many other external factors that affect the price. It is worth taking into...