BRICS in economics

Unpacking BRICS in Economics

What is BRICS and its Purpose? In recent years, there has been growing interest in the BRICS alliance and its impact on the global economy. Comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, BRICS represents a significant shift in the balance of economic power. With representation on four continents, BRICS is well-positioned to address economic[…]

11 December 20236 minutes reading time

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What Exactly is the Petrodollar?

Petrodollars and Economic Development    What to Expect: In this article, we aim to address your inquiries about the role of oil in the global economy: Why does the US dollar wield such substantial influence? What are petrodollars? What is the petrodollars meaning and definition? Are there alternative currencies that nations could employ for oil[…]

2 December 20236 minutes reading time

Audiences are vital to money in the media

How Do Social Media Make Money?

How Social Media Platforms Make Money? Social media platforms have become a part of our daily lives. It kept us connected with loved ones during the Covid lockdown and many of us cannot go a day without checking videos on TikTok or Snapchat or posting to Instagram. Consumers will pay for something they value according[…]

23 August 20227 minutes reading time

Russians are human too, despite what's going on right now

How the War in Ukraine Is Rattling the Global Economy

The Economic Impacts of War in Ukraine People start wars for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes they are provoked into war; other times religion or the belief that their nation is superior and they have to prove their belief by force prevails. All animals, especially the more evolved species, fight each other for resources, mates[…]

22 March 20227 minutes reading time

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An Introduction to Econometrics

Grasp The Basics of Econometrics The topic of econometrics came up while chatting with a friend the other day - yes, we talk like that a lot. She holds a degree in accounting and works in a government tax office; it would seem that she might know at least something about it, right? Colour me[…]

5 May 20217 minutes reading time

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Why Study Economics at University

Why an Economics Degree at University Could Be Your Best Decision Yet Is your heart leaning towards an economics degree, but your head is still holding you back? Maybe you’ve been interested in economics for a while now, but worried whether an economics qualification will be worth the time and investment? Will you do an[…]

27 October 20208 minutes reading time

What is Economics All About?

Economics 101 – Why Study Economics? Economics is a part of our everyday life. We hear about it in the news and experience the effects of economic activity daily. Yet, when someone asks you to provide a clear definition it might take a while to find the exact words to express it. That is because[…]

18 September 20207 minutes reading time

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Economic History: From The Romans to 2018

Learn More About The History of Economics Economics is not a static field. While the laws of physics, chemistry or biology may be concrete, economic models and accompanying theories continue to evolve. This is because economics is a social science, and so there can never be any concrete answer as to which economic model or[…]

17 July 20186 minutes reading time

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An Introduction To Economic Theories

What Is Economics? Economics is a broad area, with a lot of concepts and ideas that can be difficult at first to come to terms with. Below we introduce common theoretical concepts and areas in economics that you may see during your economics studies. To fully grasp them, though, we have to understand how and[…]

10 July 201812 minutes reading time

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Economics in Popular Culture

Learn More About The Most Famous Economists and Their Theories If you’re studying economics at GCSE, A-level, or if you’re an economics undergraduate at university, there are lists upon lists of famous economists, economic works, as well as economic theories that you’re expected to understand. In fact, some would say it's a common assumption that[…]

29 May 20186 minutes reading time

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Learn Economics Online

Create Your Own Online Economics Course Thankfully for economics students and undergraduates, there are so many online tools available to help improve your economics knowledge and grades. Often, the key to improving your academic performance and bringing out your inner economist is to deepen your overall understanding of the subject matter. So when it comes to[…]

25 May 20187 minutes reading time

Why Learn Economics?

Economics has an important role in our lives, both personally and professionally. Understanding economics can help us make informed decisions about finances, investments, business ventures, and more. It can also help us better understand the world economy and the various economic systems present in society. Learning economics can help us better understand the forces that drive our economic decisions and the ways in which these choices affect our lives.

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