Tag #Economics

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Australia's Inflation Surge: A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Australia's inflation rate reached 7.8 percent in late 2022, driven by pandemic-related supply disruptions, massive government stimulus, and a self-fulfilling prophecy among businesses who used media coverage to justify significant price increases, even after supply issues resolved.

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Italian Happiness Index: Family, Health, and Age Shape Well-being

An Italian survey reveals that 37% of respondents report being "very happy," with happiness linked to family events, health, and relationships; unhappiness is associated with health problems, financial difficulties, and negative family events, while happiness levels vary across age groups.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Question Wording Significantly Impacts Public Opinion on Tariffs

Public opinion on tariffs is highly volatile, varying significantly depending on question wording and context; polls show support decreases when framed as a tax and increases when framed with potential benefits; offering an "unsure" option reveals a large portion of the population lacks a firm opini...

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US Shift Exposes European Vulnerabilities

The recent shift in the US's position regarding the ongoing conflict has created significant uncertainty among European leaders, exposing weaknesses in European unity and highlighting the need for increased investment and cohesion to address economic and technological gaps compared to the US and Chi...

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Inflation Surges Unexpectedly in January

January's consumer price index rose 3% annually, exceeding forecasts, largely due to a 15% increase in egg prices from bird flu outbreaks; this led to market selloffs and dashed hopes for rate cuts.

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Germany's Climate Protection: An Economic Imperative

Germany's climate protection strategy faces economic trade-offs: immediate investments in climate protection are cheaper than future climate change adaptation costs, with the auto industry and renewable energy at the forefront of this transition, impacting global competitiveness and climate finance.

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Climate Action
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RBA Defends Rate Cut Despite Internal Inflation Warnings

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut interest rates to 4.10 percent in February, defying internal forecasts predicting persistently high inflation if further cuts were implemented, leading to decreased market expectations for additional rate reductions.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Global Obesity Crisis: Projections for 2050

By 2050, over half of adults and a third of children and adolescents globally will be overweight or obese, posing an unprecedented threat to health and healthcare systems, exceeding 2.11 billion adults and 493 million children/youth currently affected, according to a Lancet study.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Challenging the Inflation Consensus: Market Dynamics vs. Fed Intervention

This article challenges the economic consensus that equates higher prices with inflation and the Federal Reserve's sole responsibility to control it, arguing that rising prices often result from market dynamics rather than a general devaluation of money, citing examples of rising egg prices and fall...

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Final Guantanamo Migrants Deported

The final 168 Venezuelan migrants held at Guantanamo Bay were deported via two ICE flights to Honduras for return to Venezuela, concluding a process that began with 10 U.S. military flights bringing them to the base.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Chance Encounter Leads Nobel Laureate Duflo to Head Paris School of Economics

In 1993, a chance encounter in Moscow with economist Daniel Cohen convinced Esther Duflo, initially skeptical of economics, to pursue the field, leading to her current position as head of the Paris School of Economics.

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No Poverty
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Super Bowl LIX: A Billions-Dollar Showdown

Super Bowl LIX, a rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, is a significant financial event, generating millions in revenue from various sources like advertising, sponsorships, and gambling; the Eagles, valued at nearly $2 billion more than the Chiefs, showcase the financial d...

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