What is a Financial Crisis?
A financial crisis is a severe disruption of the economic and financial system that leads to a sharp decline in asset prices and an inability for businesses and consumers to…
A financial crisis is a severe disruption of the economic and financial system that leads to a sharp decline in asset prices and an inability for businesses and consumers to…
Recessions are a normal part of the economic cycle, but they can be challenging. Understanding the causes, indicators and impacts can help you avoid unnecessary distress during downturns and position…
Theft is a general term used to describe the unlawful taking of someone else’s property without their consent or permission. Many states have enacted statutes that define specific types of…
Taxes are payments imposed by governments on individuals and businesses to fund government programs. They have been a mainstay of governance throughout history, and are collected to pay for services…
Infection is the presence of harmful germs (also called pathogens) in an ordinarily sterile part of the body or on a normally clean surface. Infection can cause disease, and symptoms…
When it comes to assessing a country or state’s economy, few numbers are more important than gross domestic product (or GDP). As the primary gauge of economic health—and the #1…
Antibiotics are medicines that kill or stop the growth of bacteria (or sometimes parasites). They work in different ways, but most of them interfere with the bacterium’s ability to make…
Pollution is a major problem facing the planet. It harms our ecosystems, causes climate change and can even cause mass extinction. But the good news is that it can be…
As the leader of the government and ultimate responsible for government policy, the Prime Minister has a unique responsibility. The Prime Minister and Cabinet are ultimately accountable to Parliament for…
A person’s perception of victimhood influences the way they think about and respond to social or personal events that happen to them. It can also affect how they interact with…