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The Curious Economist is the ideal platform for any student of economics to satisfy their curiosity by reading interesting and engaging articles from around the world. Each article is short and focused on a specific economic theme ensuring a concise and enjoyable read. Students can then test their knowledge by answering comprehension questions that aim to utilize existing knowledge in the..
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China’s economy demonstrated a stronger-than-anticipated performance at the beginning of the year, primarily fueled by significant advancements in high-tech manufacturing sectors. The National Bureau of Statistics reported a 5.3% increase in GDP for the first ..read more
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2d ago
In a move to bolster the United States’ semiconductor capacity, the CHIPS Act has earmarked approximately $52 billion in funding for the sector, aiming to reduce dependence on overseas chip manufacturing. Samsung, plans to use ..read more
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1w ago
Turkey’s inflation rate surged to 68.5% in March, marking a slight increase from February’s 67.1%, as reported by the Turkish Statistical Institute. The monthly consumer price jump of 3.16% was notably influenced by sectors such ..read more
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1w ago
The European Commission has initiated inquiries into two Chinese solar panel manufacturers amid concerns of potential government subsidies that contravene EU competition regulations. These investigations emerge as these firms vie for a contract to develop ..read more
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In a significant policy shift, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has ended its eight-year experiment with negative interest rates, initiating its first rate hike in 17 years. This move adjusts the short-term policy rate from ..read more
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Uber has reached a monumental $271.8 million settlement with Australian taxi and hire car drivers, operators, and license holders. This compensation is for the economic losses they suffered following Uber’s entrance into the Australian market ..read more
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The European Environment Agency (EEA) has issued a stark warning in its latest 32-page report: Europe is alarmingly unprepared for the escalating threats posed by climate change. As the continent facing the fastest warming rates globally ..read more
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In a financial milestone, dividends paid out to shareholders worldwide soared to a record $1.66 trillion in 2023, reports British asset manager Janus Henderson. This remarkable growth, up 5% from the previous year, underscores the ..read more
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The UK government is set to introduce a ban on foreign government ownership of British newspapers and news magazines. This decision follows the contentious proposed acquisition of the Daily Telegraph and the Spectator by RedBird ..read more
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In a decisive move to spur economic growth, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has presented a budget focused on long-term prosperity and reducing the electoral deficit faced by the Conservative government. The centerpiece of Hunt’s announcement ..read more