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Dec 6, 2024
2008 Economic Crisis: How a Housing Bubble Sparked a Global Meltdown
The 2008 economic crisis, also known as the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) or Great Recession , began with a housing bubble in the United...
Dec 6, 2024
2008 Economic Crisis: How a Housing Bubble Sparked a Global Meltdown
The 2008 economic crisis, also known as the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) or Great Recession , began with a housing bubble in the United...
Nov 8, 2024
Has the USA Finally Borrowed Too Much?
The United States dollar is often seen as a stable global currency, used by international markets and central banks as the world’s...
Nov 7, 2024
The Impact of Trump’s Victory on the World
After a surprising return to the political stage, Trump has once again captured attention with his "Make America Great Again" agenda. As...
Oct 23, 2024
Malaysia's 2025 Budget: Key Highlights and Implications for the Economy
The 2025 Budget , tabled in Parliament on 18 October 2024 , carries the theme "Revitalising the economy, generating change, prospering...
Oct 4, 2024
Malaysia’s Property Prices: Why So High?
In Malaysia, property prices have remained consistently high despite a decline in demand due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Sep 30, 2024
Interest Rate Cut by Fed Signals Imminent Recession
Mark Spitznagel, the founder of Universa Investments, a prominent tail-risk hedge fund, is sounding the alarm on a potential economic...
Sep 25, 2024
IGCSE Economics: How to answer 4-Mark Questions
For a 4-mark "Explain" question in IGCSE Economics, definitions and conclusions are not necessary. The focus should be on providing two...
Aug 31, 2024
Product vs Cost Functions: Mirror relationship
MP vs MC curve If the MPL (Marginal Product of Labor) is low , then the firm needs to hire many extra workers to produce 1...
Aug 15, 2024
AS Economics: Should I remark/retake?
Don’t rush to apply for a re-mark or retake the exam just because your results are lower than expected. Read the following before making...
Aug 14, 2024
Analysis of CIE June 2024 Economics Results
The results for CIE Economics in June 2024 were not as strong as previous series. While A2 results show promising news, AS results fell...
Aug 7, 2024
Master A-Level Economics Essays with ExamPassport New Interactive Platform
Struggling with A-Level Economics essays? You're not alone. Since the syllabus changed in 2023, many students have found it challenging...
Jul 21, 2024
CrowdStrike's Woeful Update: Stock Plunges, Rivals Soar
CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, faces a significant challenge following a critical misstep. On July 19th, a faulty update...
Jul 12, 2024
Why Study Economics?
Understanding the World Studying economics helps you grasp the intricacies of global and local events by enabling you to understand:...
Jul 2, 2024
Which comes first: Demand or Supply?
We often wonder which comes first:  demand (like everyone needing that new phone) or supply (companies scrambling to make enough...
Jun 19, 2024
Why Diamonds Cost More Than Water: Paradox of Value
Have you ever wondered why a sparkling diamond ring costs a fortune while life-giving water is practically free? This is the essence of...
Jun 12, 2024
Diesel Price Increase in Malaysia: How Will It Affect You?
Malaysia recently announced a significant change to its fuel subsidy system, specifically for diesel. The price of diesel in Peninsular...
Jun 5, 2024
PES: Does Slope Matter?
While many students commonly associate steeper supply curves with inelastic price elasticity of supply (PES) and flatter supply curves...
May 29, 2024
The Impact of PED on Consumer Surplus
This post will clarify how changes in price can differently impact consumer surplus depending on whether demand is elastic or inelastic....
May 21, 2024
Why is the USA Targeting Chinese Electric Cars with New Tariffs?
The Biden administration has announced a series of new tariffs on Chinese goods, with a clear focus on the green technology sector. While...
May 20, 2024
Why The Poor Make Poor Decisions? How Basic Income Can Break the Poverty Cycle?
The question of why the poor make seemingly poor decisions—such as borrowing more, saving less, smoking more, exercising less, drinking...
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