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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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The government in Thailand plans to raise the daily minimum wage by 14%, reaching 400 baht ($10.88) by October 1. This move has sparked concern among business groups, fearing that higher labour costs could lead ..read more
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Apple’s latest advertising campaign, intended to highlight the creative potential compacted into its new iPad, has inadvertently ignited a storm of controversy. The ad visually represents creativity being compressed by destroying various objects, including musical ..read more
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Germany is poised to witness a significant rise in unemployment, reaching levels not seen since 2015, with an expected peak of nearly 2.8 million jobless individuals this year. Despite the high figures, these numbers remain ..read more
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India is poised to surpass Japan as the world’s third-largest economy by 2025, with a projected nominal GDP of $4.34 trillion compared to Japan’s $4.31 trillion. This forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) comes ..read more
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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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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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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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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