The first recorded trade surplus of the United States dates back to the 1800s when it was exporting raw materials like cotton and tobacco and […]
Author Archives: Mathew Emmanuel Pineda
Understanding the VRIO Framework of Analysis
The VRIO Framework is a business analytical tool used for evaluating the internal situation of an organization by determining whether its resources and/or capabilities can […]
How Does Tesla Avoid Paying Taxes?
Tesla is one of the most valuable companies in the world, and it has retained its trillion-dollar status since 2021. It is also one of […]
The Relationship Between Corruption and Poverty
Corruption leads to poverty. Poverty also promotes corruption. These two phenomena create an interlocking and self-reinforcing loop that supplements and sustains each. The vicious cyclical […]
Sources of Microplastics: Studies
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA defines microplastics as plastic fragments that are less than five millimeters in length. These materials […]
Criticisms of Cryptocurrencies
The introduction of Bitcoin in 2009 made a strong case against modern fiat currencies: that it is possible to introduce digital currencies free from the […]
The Major Theories of International Trade
Most countries are engaged in international trade. The exchange of capital, goods, and services among countries and across the global stage has been instrumental in […]
Unrealized Capital Gains: Should They Be Taxed?
The value of assets can increase more than their costs while it is held unsold due to the impacts of various market forces like market […]
Angel Investors vs Venture Capitalists: The Difference
Angel investors and venture capitalists are two of the most common types of alternative sources of funding. Apart from loans from banking institutions and other […]
Pros and Cons of GDP as a Macroeconomic Indicator
The gross domestic product or GDP of a particular country represents the total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within its borders […]