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How the Fed Works
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Think the U.S. economy works only by supply and demand? Not so. If you own a house, have a bank account or write checks, the Federal Reserve System affects your everyday life. Find out all about the Fed.
What are credit default swaps?
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Credit default swaps are like insurance policies issued by banks and taken out by investors. Learn about credit default swaps and how CDSs can be risky.
Recession Pictures
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Trace the economy's path from subprime collapse to the mortgage crisis to the credit market crisis. Check out our Recession Pictures.
10 Safest Countries in the World: 2024 Edition
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The world's population is constantly changing, growing and moving from place to place. However, certain governments provide better societal safety and social welfare for their citizens than others.
Are There Any Trillionaires? Not Yet, But We'll See One Soon
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A trillion dollars is a phenomenal sum of money, equivalent to 1,000 billion dollars. It's a figure so large it's almost unthinkable, yet we find ourselves wondering: Are there any trillionaires? According to Oxfam International, the world's first trillionaire is predicted to emerge within the next decade.
Why Is Gas So Expensive at Certain Times of Year?
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Unfortunately for drivers, we often see the highest gas prices during the summer, starting around Memorial Day. In May 2022, U.S. consumers paid an average of $1.50 per gallon more than they were at the same time in 2021, according to AAA.
Are taxes socialist?
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Are taxes socialist? Read about what it means to be socialist and whether or not taxes fit the description.
How Trickle-down Economics Works
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Whether trickle-down economics works is a hot debate among theorists and politicians. Learn why trickle-down economics has so many allies and adversaries.
How Global Warming Works
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Global warming is becoming an increasingly important issue. Find out what causes global warming and learn how we can decrease the effects of global warming.
Cup of Joe: Origins of the Humble Coffee Nickname
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Ah, the humble cup of joe — our reliable morning sidekick. It's hard to imagine a time when coffee didn't cost half your paycheck or come with a laundry list of milk options. But once upon a time, you could get a steaming mug for under a buck, no barista needed.