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economics

EU's 2035 Gas Car Ban: A Step Back or a Smart Shift?

December 16, 2025

Europe's plan to stop selling new gas and diesel cars by 2035 is getting a makeover. This change is happening because some countries and carmakers are pushing back. They want more wiggle room, saying the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) is happening too fast. Germany and Italy are leading the char

education

How Long Does School Stuff Stay in Your Brain?

December 13, 2025

Ever thought about how much school knowledge sticks around? Most tests happen right after class. But what if we check a year or two later? A new study looked at students who took basic or mid-level microeconomics. They took a test at the end of their course. Then, between one and two and a half year

crypto

Bitcoin's Future: Can Mining Turn into a Steady Income Source?

December 12, 2025

Bitcoin mining is at a crossroads. The network is more secure than ever, but miners are struggling. Their rewards are smaller, and costs are higher. In 2021, investors saw similar issues with certain Bitcoin-related investments. Those investments relied on market conditions that couldn't last. When

politics

The GOP's Health Care Headache: Why Republicans Can't Let Go of the Past

December 12, 2025

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), often called Obamacare, has become a major political challenge for Republicans. Despite its growing popularity, with 57 percent of Americans now supporting it, the GOP recently voted to let key subsidies expire. This decision could lead to significant premium hikes for

health

What Are the Hidden Costs in Health Care Decisions?

December 1, 2025

Over the past decade, health economists have been paying more attention to the bigger picture when evaluating the value of medical treatments. A recent study looked at nearly 8, 000 cost-effectiveness analyses (CEAs) from 2013 to 2023. These studies compare the costs and benefits of different health

business

Navigating the Storm: How Companies Adapt to Change

November 24, 2025

Change is the new normal. Companies are facing a whirlwind of challenges. Think about new technologies, tariffs, and global politics. These factors are shaking up the way businesses operate. CFOs are at the heart of this storm. They decide where to invest money. Their choices shape how companies han

environment

Merging Nature and Numbers: How First Nations' Wisdom Can Shape Environmental Accounting

November 16, 2025

First Nations' deep connection to the land offers valuable insights into environmental accounting. The UN's SEEA-EA framework aims to blend environmental and economic data. It organizes ecosystem details, measures services, and tracks changes over time. But how can it better include First Nations' v

crypto

Crypto Market: Where Did All the Money Go?

November 6, 2025

Crypto markets are feeling the squeeze, with money moving around but not much coming in. Bitcoin is stuck around $103, 000, and other big coins like ZEC, ICP, and QNT are seeing gains. But overall, the market feels like a game of musical chairs—money is just moving from one place to another, not gro

health

How Skin Substitutes Are Changing Burn Care

November 2, 2025

Burns are nasty injuries. They hurt a lot and take a long time to heal. For over 20 years, doctors have been using something called CAMPs. These are like fake skin or tissue. They help burns heal faster. But not everyone agrees on how well they work or if they are worth the money. There are over 75

finance

Smart Money Moves: Why Trading Stocks Might Not Be Your Best Bet

October 29, 2025

A top economist has some strong advice for everyday investors: be cautious. Richard Thaler, a big name in the world of economics, thinks that regular folks might want to think twice before jumping into the stock market. He's not alone in this thought. Many experts believe that the average person mig