The government of the United States borrows money to meet its various financial obligations during periods of cash shortage. These include financing its operations, managing […]
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U.S. Debt Ceiling Pros and Cons: Purpose and Criticisms
Article I Section 8 of the United States Constitution gives the U.S. Congress the sole power to authorize the borrowing of money on the credit […]
Explaining the U.S. Debt-Ceiling Crisis
A debt ceiling is a legal mandate that limits the amount of debt a government can accumulate. This mandate is determined through policymaking. Reaching the […]
UK Semiconductor Strategy Explained: Purpose and Goals
The United Kingdom has an established semiconductor industry known for its strong design capabilities. It is home to notable semiconductor companies like Arm, which is […]
The Contribution of BTS to the South Korean Economy
Billboard executive Silvio Pietroluongo compared the influence of BTS to that of the Beatles. Time named them one of the 100 Most Influential People of […]
Causes of the 2021-2023 Global Inflation Surge
The 2021-2023 Global Inflation Surge is a collective term for the series of high inflation rates transpiring in several countries around the world. The most […]
Food Insecurity vs Food Scarcity vs Food Shortage
Discussions about food security and food crisis often come with terms such as food insecurity, food scarcity, and food shortage. Some might even find these […]
Explained: Causes of the FTX Collapse and Bankruptcy
It was the third-largest cryptocurrency exchange platform by volume. Investors and several members of the press hailed its founder and former chief executive as the […]
Explainer: Causes of Hyperinflation in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe experienced a currency crisis that initially began as a series of high-rate inflations in the late 1990s. This eventually led to hyperinflation occurring from […]
Causes of the Sri Lanka Economic Crisis
The World Economic Forum ranked Sri Lanka 52nd in global competitiveness out of 142 countries surveyed in its 2011 Global Competitiveness Report. Note that country […]