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Oct 16, 2021

Is Privatization Good for the Indian Economy?

Selloffs of Indian airports to Adani industries in 2020 sparked debates over crony capitalism and privatization itself. This post seeks to point out the negative effects of privatization. Abuse of the public interest: It may be harmful to the public interest to privatize as in private sectors like public transport…

Policy

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Policy

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Oct 16, 2021

Positive Effects of Inflation

Inflation is an economic term describing the sustained rise in prices of goods and services within a period. To some, it indicates a struggling economy, whereas others view it as an indicator of a prospering economy. Here, we examine the favorable effects of inflation. Higher Business Profit Inflation allows producers…

Economics

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Economics

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Oct 15, 2021

The Dangers of Inflation

Inflation is an economic term describing the sustained increase in prices of goods and services within a period. To some, it indicates a struggling economy, whereas others see it as an indicator of a prospering economy. Here, we examine the negative effects of inflation. Erosion of Purchasing Power Inflation causes…

Finance

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Finance

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Oct 15, 2021

The Negative Impact of Covid-19 on Small Businesses

Small businesses with fewer than 500 employees account for 48% of all American jobs and 43.5% of the United States GDP. However, they are facing an existential threat in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. National lockdowns, economic downturns, and supply chain disruptions have ravaged small businesses across the world. …

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Oct 15, 2021

Why Senior Citizens aren’t Retiring?

In the past, people would generally retire past the age of 60–65, however trends show that the retirement age is increasing and people could work well up to the age of 70–80. …

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Oct 15, 2021

Stock Market Peaks, Economy Plummets

Global economies were ravaged buy the coronavirus in 2020, however the same cannot be said for the stock market. Despite an initial slump, markets have since peaked. “The gap between markets and economic data has never been larger,” wrote Matt King from Citigroup. Policy Measures The Federal Reserve and Congress…

Finance

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Finance

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Oct 15, 2021

Why Wages Appear to be Stagnant as the Economy Grows?

Ever since the 2008 recession, there has been an enormous runup in the stock market, accelerating growth in GDP, and a steady increase in job growth. However, despite these encouraging economic trends, wages are not keeping up. Wages have simply not kept pace with inflation. In the United States, wages…

Finance

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Finance

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Oct 15, 2021

Covid-19 and the Immediate Effects on Globalization

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused the largest and fastest decline in international trade, foreign direct investment, and international travel in recent history. Forecasts indicated up to a 32% slump in merchandise trade, a 40% reduction in foreign direct investment, and an 80% slump in international airline travelers in 2020. Although…

Economics

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Covid-19 and the Immediate Effects on Globalization
Covid-19 and the Immediate Effects on Globalization
Economics

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Sep 21, 2021

Why is China Cracking Down on its Own Technology Companies?

In 2020, Chinese regulators levied strict antitrust penalties against Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. The same year, they proceeded to open an investigation into Didi, a ride-hailing application, 2 days after its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange and eventually pulled the app off stores on allegations of…

Economics

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Economics

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Sep 6, 2021

Is Universal Basic Income Feasible in India?

The COVID-19 pandemic has ignited the discussion about universal basic income (UBI) and has brought attention to the rising income inequality in India. The idea of UBI has been put forth repeatedly in history. …

Economics

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Economics

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