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Corona-Crash and the global economy

By / / Global Crises, Behavioral Economics, Economic Blog, Economics of Pandemics, Financial Markets, Globalization, Health Economics, International Economics, Macroeconomics, Markets, Microeconomics

Corona-Crash and the global economy Read Post »

The Corona Crash in March 2020 significantly impacted the global economy, with many businesses forced to shut down and millions of people losing their jobs. Looking back, the stock market experienced a sharp decline, and many industries, including travel, hospitality, and entertainment, were hit hard. The pandemic caused a decrease in consumer spending, as people were either unable or unwilling to leave their homes. This led to a reduction in demand for goods and services, which in turn caused many businesses to suffer. The unemployment rate skyrocketed, and many people struggled to make ends meet. Financial Markets adjust to Corona-Crisis […]

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Competitive and Complete Markets

By / / Markets, Economics, Financial Markets, Foundations of Economics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics

Competitive and Complete Markets Read Post »

Let us discuss the nature of competitive and complete markets in economics. A competitive market is characterized by multiple buyers and sellers who have no control over market prices. Conversely, a complete market involves trade in all possible goods with no future price uncertainty. While both types feature many market participants, they differ substantially regarding certainty about future prices. Markets play a crucial societal role, contributing to efficient resource allocation and allowing freedom of choice. However, market failures like externalities and information asymmetry drive the need for appropriate regulation.

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Corporate Financing

By / / Finance and Investments, Business Administration, Economic Blog, Financial Accounting, Financial Markets, Leadership and Management

Corporate Financing Read Post »

Corporate financing is how companies can obtain funds to invest in their projects. Respectively, there are different ways to raise funds for a business. This article elaborates on the overview of the types of financing available to firms in their financing decision. 1. Introduction to types of corporate financing What types of business financing do you know? Why do businesses need funding? Firms need access to scarce resources to implement their production plans and achieve profitability goals (rationale from economics and business administration). Consequently, that requires that they coordinate cash flows in each business period. Hence, companies can, on the

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London and Europe’s Financial Capital

By / / Economic Blog, Financial Markets, Globalization, International Economics, Markets

London and Europe’s Financial Capital Read Post »

Over the last century, London has established herself as Europe’s financial capital by ensuring and developing economic certainty, legal stability, political stability, and globalization. These four major achievements have placed London far above other European cities to attract business and investments and establish London as Europe’s Financial Capital. Which role will London play after Brexit? Which European city will replace London as Europe´s financial capital? Brexit creates economic uncertainty, legal instability, and political instability as Britain implements her new constitution. This instability and further challenges like Euro-clearing and pass-porting, highlight the effects of Brexit on London and her ability to

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Synergy between Health and Economics: Oil-Price-Crash or Corona-Crash

By / / Economic Blog, Behavioral Economics, Economics of Pandemics, Financial Markets, Foundations of Economics, Global Crises, Globalization, Health Economics, Macroeconomics, Markets, Microeconomics

Synergy between Health and Economics: Oil-Price-Crash or Corona-Crash Read Post »

Health shocks can also cause economic shocks (ceteris-paribus). The coronavirus pandemic is one of the health shocks that might unravel another global economic shock. Why is that the case? Fact number one, health is a basic human need. Consequently, the satisfaction the health needs requires human decision-making in all economies. Decision-makers face the challenge of managing the synergies between health and economics amid a health shock. How is the Scenario?

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