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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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Any price should combine the willingness of the buyer to pay and the company’s production costs, creating a balance between the two sides. Generally, different pricing approaches can be used for various products, and the complementary approach to the goods will change as the market develops. Nevertheless, only by combining...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Demand Concept Demand is a common economic subject and principle that refers to the desire, willingness, and ability to purchase and pay the price for a specific good or/and service. In most cases, the demand for goods and services decreases as the price increases. Similarly, when the price decreases,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Introduction Technology is an essential element in the global business environment since it has revolutionized the international economy by making it become a vital competitive strategy. Technological changes have contributed to markets and production globalization by facilitating the transition of services from manual to electronic delivery in every sector (Marszk...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Income inequality is one of the significant legacies of colonialism. During the era of colonialism, colonies were perceived to be a major source of raw materials and for the industries of the developed nations. As a result, developing countries were deprived of their resources, making it difficult for their local...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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)....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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 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...
Introduction Change in the competitive domains of several firms, technological advances, improved cross-border labor, and Foreign direct investments are the leading forces that are responsible for the contemporary internationalization of various enterprises. Mainland China has got a substantial number of multinational corporations that are rapidly growing. Some examples of the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Introduction Capital budgeting entails identifying projects that will bring value to a business. It can encompass a wide variety of activities, from land acquisition to the acquisition of fixed assets such as a new truck or piece of machinery (Mohan & Narwal, 2017). Businesses are often obligated, or at the...
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...
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 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...
Globalization is the process by which the globe becomes increasingly interconnected due to the exchange of commodities and services, information, knowledge, and cultural values. Its profound effect can be assessed both positively and negatively. On the one hand, human rights are violated due to globalization. Because of globalization, farmers earn...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Introduction Japan is among the most developed countries in the Asian continent. It has an unregulated trade and is a member of the two major global governance clubs, namely the G7 and G20. The country’s main industries are manufacturing, agriculture, fishing, and tourism. It lies off the eastern coast of...
GDP, or gross domestic product, is an economically and socially significant value. It is the monetary estimation of all goods and services produced in a specific territory. The overall GDP over a year, along with its general growth, is used to estimate the well-being of an economy. The value is...
Introduction It is important to note that international finance is a complex and multifaceted subject. An individual seeking to understand the field and its dynamics needs to be able to explore the methods used to conduct international business in the multinational financial environment. He or she needs to have knowledge...
Financial markets provide an avenue for selling and exchanging physical assets, and many businesses go into these markets to raise capital and make investments. The markets have five major components; the derivative market, equity market, debt market, foreign-exchange market, and mortgage market (Sobti, 2018). The derivative market is a component...
Introduction China bids on foreign infrastructure development due to its potential to advance Chinese diplomacy and economy and enhance security. The Belt and Road (BR) project was announced by President Xi Jinping in 2013 (Ye, 2020). The first reason, foreign “infrastructure diplomacy,” was to enhance “mutual connectivity” throughout the Asian...
Introduction Natural gas and LNG are natural resources traded as commodities and widely used worldwide for various purposes: primarily for energy production. Those are heat generation in cold regions of Earth in winter and natural gas usage at power plants for electricity generation. Natural gas is, basically, methane, a gaseous...
Introduction Cryptocurrency refers to a virtual or digital currency protected by cryptoanalysis hence making it impossible to counterfeit or to spend multiple times. In many cases, cryptocurrency is decentralized in technology-centric networks and distributed by separate systems of computer programs. The important note about cryptocurrency is that any authority does...
The fantastic weather is one of the most prominent reasons why people relocate to Tampa. Many of Tampa’s neighborhoods are peaceful and secure, with abundant natural vegetation and animals. The coastline, watercraft, and other fantastic parks are among the many attractions in Tampa that are suitable for families. The City...
Hyperinflation can be referred to as a situation where there is an excessive, rapid, and uncontrollable increase in the price of commodities in an economy (Simonson, 2021). Other economists define hyperinflation as accelerating inflation or very rapid inflation, often with more than 50% per month. It is a sporadic event,...
The modern world is characterized by the emphasis of many states on the policy of globalization. Under this strategy is understood the establishment of cooperation between nations and governments, as well as the unification of mankind in the face of common problems of both androgenic and natural nature. Based on...
Gasoline taxes are an important policy tool for reducing reliance on oil imports, curbing externalities associated with car use, and increasing government revenues. Externalities associated with car use are local air pollution, CO2 emissions, traffic accidents, and traffic congestion (Andersson, 2019). Concerns about climate change, air pollution, national budget imbalances,...
The Unemployment Rate In the context of present-day developments, the unemployment rate appears to be a crucial indicator for evaluating the economic situation in different countries. It reflects the general living standards of the population and the level of poverty. However, the question about which categories of workers should be...
Introduction Former Californian governor, Jerry Brown, is famous for this quote: “The minimum wage has not kept pace with rising costs”. Within the past two decades, the United States has witnessed an increasing population. Most of the country’s citizens continue to encounter numerous challenges, including rising costs for primary goods,...
Introduction Demographic change refers to changes in the size, composition, and distribution of a population over time. Real estate includes the rights of ownership and use; everything immovable and tangible that comprises property can be classified as real estate, including houses. Basically, anything natural or man-made which has a value...
Introduction The study’s main objectives include identifying the role of SMEs in the U.S. economy. The research will consider the number of SMEs in a specific city, identify their primary activities, find the number of employees working in a specific SME, and estimate these changes. The project will also aim...
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq) are the largest stock exchanges in the United States. The fundamental similarity between them lies in the trade organization model — both NYSE and Nasdaq use market makers to maintain a fair and orderly market (Hayes, 2022). A...
Banks are the main financial intermediaries not only in the national but also in the global economy. Accordingly, the progressive development of the international economic system with all its connections and interdependencies depends on how stably and efficiently their activities are organized. To prevent financial crises and create conditions for...
Introduction Since the end of Apartheid system in the early 1990s, South Africa has continued to prosper economically. The policies set by the South African government to ensure the redistribution of wealth have been second to none. Nonetheless, the issue of inequality, particularly financial disparity, remains rampant in South Africa....
After the Second World War, the postwar economic boom was a period of international commercial expansion characterized by considerable economic growth and high productivity. The US experienced a lot of success after the war, which changed the lives of regular Americans, making them more comfortable than they were before. The...
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia threatens to have far-reaching consequences for many of Ukraine’s neighbors. Moldova stands as an example of Ukraine’s neighbors that has experienced effects of the war. It is the smallest country in Eastern Europe, with a populace of fewer than three million people and now...
For this work, it is assumed that shares were bought from two companies: McDonald’s and Coca-Cola, on February 23, 2022. The current count is taken from the available date of June 1, which is 98 days between dates. The total and annual percentage returns are shown in Table 2, which...
A transfer price, also known as a transfer cost or a transfer price, can be used to trade supply or labor between departments. Transactions between a parent company and one of its subsidiaries, or transactions involving subsidiaries from the same company located in different countries, can use transfer prices. In...
General development classes are very important for the mental education of young children. During classes, a child gains important qualities necessary for successful cognitive development. However, not all parents are ready to dedicate much time to teach their kids. Thus, numerous early education centers have developed special programs that help...
Introduction With the evolving technology the nature of trading is also changing drastically. High-frequency trading (HFT) is one example that enables firms, private businesses, and other institutions to execute a trade within fractions of seconds using certain algorithms and different computer programs. This method of trading has become very popular...
In the introduction, the video introduces the history of paper money, talking about gold and tobacco. Then, it moves to discuss inflation in the United States. Between 1972 and 1978, wages grew, but the increase in income tax lowered the buying power of people – this is called “taxation without...
One of the main features of the development of the world community in recent decades has been globalization as part of the profound integration processes that are changing the world structure. Since globalization has become a real agenda for the geopolitical arena, critical transformations have taken place in the world....
Investment decisions should be made after a thorough analysis of the company’s previous and current financial experiences to be successful and have a high chance of generating profits. Therefore, as a potential investor, I would avoid investing in the company I have investigated for only one term, even if this...
Review of Financial Articles This paper is a presentation of a review of articles that talk about financial theories. The first article is titled Theory and Policy in response to “leaden age” financial instability: Comment on Felix written by Pollin (1997). The second article is named Measuring the Impact of...
China’s economy has been the world’s fastest expanding, Since the 1980s. It took over four decades for China to begin economic reforms and trade liberalization. The “fastest sustained expansion by a large economy ever,” the World Bank said. Since 1979, when it opened its doors to foreign commerce and investment,...
Introduction The rise in the price of gasoline is a widely discussed topic in Australia. This market affects and significantly affects the lives of both end consumers and at larger and larger levels of the economy. Since the Morrisson government significantly promoted the idea of reducing the pressure on the...
Introduction A trading bloc refers to an agreement between different countries that reduces barriers among member states. They can be in the form of stand-alone treaties amongst some nations or part of a regional organization. These institutions result in trade liberalization and creation between states as they are treated favorably...
There are many microeconomic issues which affect American cities, and one of the most prominent of them is the housing crisis. In New York, the problem with the rising rent and a growing homeless population is particularly notable and attracts considerable attention of local media. In the article, “Eric Adams...
Bordo (2000) mainly expounds on Anna Schwartz’s sound finances and stable monetary policies. His work presents American historical evidence that shows the interrelationship between measures of financial movement and aggregate price stability. Therefore, the primary purpose of this article is to examine the application and effect of Anna’s policies. Bordo...
Introduction Reform strategies, including abolishing price restrictions, deregulation of capital markets, reduction of trade-based barriers, and commercialization and austerity, are examples of neoliberalism today. Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. came into agreement with the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994. The free-based trade agreement went into effect on...
Introduction The United States has encountered many incidences of recession since the end of World War II. However, the Great Recession, which suppressed the country’s economy, occurred throughout 2008 until June 2009. The financial crisis severely traumatized employees in industries, household livelihood, and routine production activities (Gertler & Gilchrist, 2018)....
Introduction The political stability of any country depends on numerous factors and is vital for its further evolution. First of all, the economic factors are critical determinants of how the nation evolves and the health of the whole system. At the same time, the level of citizens’ trust in their...
Introduction Analysis of revenue sources is extremely important to understand how the financial health of the county can be improved. According to Aikins (2011), the majority of local governments struggle with meeting the growing needs of US citizens in government services. The primary reasons for the matter are decreasing financial...
Burgess and Larsen (1995) conducted an investigative study to find possible ways to reduce financial risks using the market merger. In pursuit of these, they purposed to utilize the active depository institutions between 1980 and 1970. Their focus was mainly on depository institutions like Bank Holding Companies (BHCs) and Loans...
The demographic under focus is the Hispanic population of the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022a), the unemployment rate for this population was 4.3% in May 2022. Meanwhile, the national average for the same period was moderately lower and stated to be 3.6% (U.S. Bureau...
Introduction Coinbase nonfungible token (NFT) is separate from the cryptocurrency business, and research and development create new products to improve existing offerings. NFTs are different from cryptocurrencies because they are unique and not interchangeable. Coinbase NFT saw increased operating costs and research and development, although they would not see a...
Mizen & Yalcin (2006) conducted a study to find out the relationship between a company’s financial composition and its monetary rules and regulations. In particular, they suspected that these factors had a close relationship with the kind of responses employees have in their workplace. To achieve this, the authors sought...
Any organizational process is based on the logic of a systematic approach (Teece, 2018). Systems theory assumes that a system consists of interdependent and interconnected parts that interact during the workflow (Gordon, 2022). Contributing to each other, the elements stimulate the well-coordinated work of the organization without failures and weak...
Arestis, Nissanke, and Stein (2005) conduct an investigative and informative piece where they focus on financial liberalization policy. They suggest that financial crises are unavoidable since they are caused by policies with little utilization of economic development and finance. In their view, the authors believe that flawed theories lead to...
A monopoly can take advantage of its market power by using price discrimination. In terms of this statement, list and discuss the various categories of price discrimination. For each category, substantiate your answer with the aid of examples. A monopoly is a market situation in which a single company holds...
Economic factors frequently influence the reforms that governments choose to implement. National policies, especially in the United States, have always had a significant impact on economic power, the emergence of new company organizations, and the performance of financial institutions. In fact, an economic process in a country demonstrates what individuals,...
Introduction Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) refer to independent or non-subsidiary firms that employ a few workers. In other words, an SME refers to a small or medium-sized business enterprise that is independently owned and requires hundreds of employees for their effective management (Godil et al., 1). Most of these...
One of the biggest challenges in conducting people analytics research of the Qatar National Bank is working with unstructured data. With the growing number of operations, unsorted data is one of the main types of data that analysts work with. The majority of information is unstructured because it cannot be...
Introduction Islamic banking is a model for offering financial services in addition to the conventional banking system. It entails service delivery guided by the Sharia law requirements as opposed to the usual banking system that is guided mainly by non-religious regulations. Maghfuriyah et al. (2017) state that “Islamic banking as...
Over the past few years, the global real estate market has been at the center of dynamic economic and social changes. Accordingly, its players have faced new risks and opportunities. While most of these trends can already be tracked and analyzed, investors and developers still underestimate their impact on their...
Investment is the act of putting money in a business to make it grow and receive more profits. Examples of investor characteristics include goal setting, knowledge of the market, and effective decision-making skills. It is also important to consider project objectives and policies, such as those guiding financial decisions, savings,...
