Economics

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We are living in a second Gilded Age -- an era of inequality, exploitation, and anti-democratic movements. What can we learn from the way the first Gilded Age ended?

During the days of the Cold War, India, under the leadership of PM Jawaharlal Nehru propounded the NAM (Non-Alignment) diplomacy for the decolonized world. He, his Egyptian counterpart, Gamal Abdel…

As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one thing has become increasingly clear: all times are uncertain. When the pandemic first hit, I remember listening to…

It will be the anniversary of the RUSSIAN-UKRAINE WAR within a few weeks. Both nations lost tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians because the war killed them. Millions are injured regardless of…

Last year, I was traveling from Bangalore to Mumbai and I booked a pretty cheap ticket of Rs 2500 with some card discounts. I was just doing the math in my mind, “Bangalore Mumbai distance is 1000km…

The seizure of assets comes as a result of criminal fraud charges against Bankman-Fried, who was arrested in December and released on a $250 million bond as he awaits trial. The move also follows the…

Snow is beautiful. Every snowflake is shiny as a unique diamond, reflecting the sunshine before it disappears by turning into a drop of water. When the SUN and FROST join forces, the ice layer is…

Personal financial planning plays an important role when it comes to being able to afford to travel. Taking the time to educate yourself on budgeting, saving, and other financial strategies can help…

Cross rates are simply the exchange rates between two currencies. Their purpose serves multiple functions in the financial markets with such uses as hedging currency risk, pricing foreign securities…

From billion-dollar construction flaws to scrapped projects: Is the Chinese Communist Party’s Belt and Road wearing out already? “SAN LUIS, Ecuador — Built near a spewing volcano, it was the biggest…

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is a bestselling book that delves into the tactics and strategies used by powerful individuals throughout history to gain and maintain their power. The book is…

La primera vez que escuché la palabra “inflación” apenas tenía 8 años; mi padre la mencionaba mucho en sus llamadas por teléfono. En ese entonces mi pasión era jugar fútbol y mi juguete favorito era…

B) A lot of the people who voted the clueless people in charge of ushering in change DO NOT actually want to see any change. Even before the coof reared its ugly head, many small towns across North…

And by free time I don’t mean time that could otherwise be spent drinking Pina Coladas on a beach somewhere. When I was a teenager in the mid-2000s retailers were just starting to adopt online…