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What is demand?
In economics, demand is the desire and ability of a consumer to buy a product or service. Demand is…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission and how it protects you
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is a federal organization that oversees U.S. Stock Market. The SEC has greatly reduced the chances…
What is Laissez-Faire Economic Theory (LFE)?
Laissez faire economics restricts the government’s intervention in the economy. The theory holds that an economy’s strength is when the…
What is Financial Capital?
DEFINITION Financial Capital is money and credit or other sources of funding used to build wealth. The Key Takeaways…
Profit margins: What they tell you about the 3 types
Profit margin is the ratio of sales minus expenses divided by revenue. Profit margin ratio is a comparison of…
What is stagflation?
DEFINITION Stagflation is when there’s high inflation during a time of slow economic growth. Stagflation is a problem for policymakers,…
What is a welfare program?
Welfare Programs are government-funded subsidies for families and individuals with low income. Welfare Programs: Definition and examples Welfare programs…
What is the New York Stock Exchange and how does it work?
DEFINITION Stagflation is when there’s high inflation during a time of slow economic growth. Stagflation is a problem for policymakers,…
What is fannie mae?
Fannie Mae, a quasi-government agency, makes home buying and renting more affordable while reducing risks for lenders. It is…
Black Tuesday: Its Causes, and How it Kickstarted the Depression
Black Tuesday was the last and fourth day of the 1929 stock market crash. It happened on October 29,…