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State of Ohio to award 5 people $1 million for taking the Covid-19 vaccine

May 14, 2021 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on State of Ohio to award 5 people $1 million for taking the Covid-19 vaccine

The US state of Ohio has recently announced an innovative scheme to encourage more people to take the Covid-19 vaccine. From May 26th, all Ohioans over the age of 18 who have received the first […]

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China’s new goal of growing productivity at a higher rate than GDP depends on rural education

March 14, 2021 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on China’s new goal of growing productivity at a higher rate than GDP depends on rural education

After the recent ‘two sessions’ in Beijing, a series of high-level meetings which determine the economic and social policy for the next five years, the Chinese government announced that there will not be a specific […]

Pound on a high as over 20% of the UK gets vaccinated
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Pound on a high as over 20% of the UK gets vaccinated

February 16, 2021 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Pound on a high as over 20% of the UK gets vaccinated

With over 15 million people having now received their first of two Covid-19 jabs, there appears to be a rising sense of optimism in the UK economy. This has resulted in the pound hitting its […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

China takes the number one spot for the most ‘new’ foreign direct investment in 2020

January 26, 2021 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on China takes the number one spot for the most ‘new’ foreign direct investment in 2020

According to the latest UN figures, the Chinese economy attracted $163 billion in foreign direct investment last year. This 4% year-on-year increase is in contrast to the US economy’s 46% decline from $251 billion in […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

Fortnite-maker Epic Games is seeking to expose the monopoly power of Apple and Google

January 21, 2021 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Fortnite-maker Epic Games is seeking to expose the monopoly power of Apple and Google

Fortnite, one of the most popular mobile games worldwide in the last few years, has been locked in an intense battle with Google and Apple since August 2020. The creators of the popular open world […]

China records 2.3% GDP growth in 2020
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China records 2.3% GDP growth in 2020

January 18, 2021 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on China records 2.3% GDP growth in 2020

2020 is a year to forget, but we won’t… and despite the economic woes from all over the world, the Chinese economy still managed to finish the year slightly bigger than it was 365 days […]

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US Congress passes $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill – so where’s all that cash going?

December 22, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on US Congress passes $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill – so where’s all that cash going?

After months of intense negotiations, the American government looks finally set to inject billions of dollars into the US economy. The so-called “Covid-19 relief bill” should do exactly what it says on the tin: providing […]

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China makes pledge to be ‘carbon neutral’ by 2060

October 20, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on China makes pledge to be ‘carbon neutral’ by 2060

In what some commentators are calling a bold and audacious pledge, President Xi announced to the UN that China will be carbon neutral by the year 2060. That gives the world’s second largest economy, and […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

Tata Consumer Products in talks to acquire India’s largest vending business

September 30, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Tata Consumer Products in talks to acquire India’s largest vending business

Tata consumer products, a subsidiary of the Tata Group, one of India’s largest and most successful conglomerates, is in talks with Coffee Day to acquire the firms vending machine business. The move would bring another […]

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Rishi to the rescue: UK chancellor announces the new job support scheme

September 25, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Rishi to the rescue: UK chancellor announces the new job support scheme

The UK chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has just announced the government’s latest scheme to save people’s jobs from the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. With the job retention scheme set to end at the end of October, both employers and […]

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Consumer and Business Behaviour

An online shopping boom is fueling ships across the Pacific

September 22, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on An online shopping boom is fueling ships across the Pacific

In the last few months, American consumers have been going mad for online shopping, with the result being a buoyant shipping industry across the transpacific. In these coronavirus times, consumer demand for household goods has […]

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Young people are the worst affected as unemployment creeps up in the UK

September 16, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Young people are the worst affected as unemployment creeps up in the UK

The unemployment rate in the UK has risen to its highest level in two years, with an official figure of 4.1% released by the office for national statistics. Given the devastating impact of Covid-19 on […]

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Consumer and Business Behaviour

Is taxing robots the best way to protect human jobs?

September 4, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Is taxing robots the best way to protect human jobs?

According to research from Oxford Economics in 2019, up to 20 million manufacturing jobs could be replaced by robots by 2030. If we then add in those jobs from other sectors which could be easily automated, […]

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Consumer and Business Behaviour

Paying for plastic bags has dramatically reduced usage in the UK

September 1, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Paying for plastic bags has dramatically reduced usage in the UK

Since the UK government introduced a 5p charge for single-use plastic bags in 2015, millions of shoppers are now choosing not to use them. In data compiled by the UK government, it was found that […]

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Kenya and the US look set to sign a free-trade deal despite Trump’s attacks on global trade

February 7, 2020 Comments Off on Kenya and the US look set to sign a free-trade deal despite Trump’s attacks on global trade

Under President Trump, the US stance towards global trade has become increasingly protectionist, with billions of dollars of tariffs placed on goods from countries all over the world, engagement in a devastating trade war with […]

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UK government to step in and pay people’s wages

March 21, 2020 Comments Off on UK government to step in and pay people’s wages

In yet another unbelievable day of economic policy in action, the chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced yesterday the latest measures to protect people’s income, keep businesses alive, and encourage spending in the economy.  […]

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VAT to be tripled in Saudi Arabia to 15%

May 11, 2020 Comments Off on VAT to be tripled in Saudi Arabia to 15%

Saudi Arabia, the second largest oil producing nation in the world, has for the last few years been trying desperately to diversify its economy and reduce their dependence on the export of oil. Despite being […]

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China makes pledge to be ‘carbon neutral’ by 2060

October 20, 2020 Comments Off on China makes pledge to be ‘carbon neutral’ by 2060

In what some commentators are calling a bold and audacious pledge, President Xi announced to the UN that China will be carbon neutral by the year 2060. That gives the world’s second largest economy, and […]

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Dark days for the UK economy…

September 29, 2022 Comments Off on Dark days for the UK economy…

The UK economy has been plunged into economic turmoil since the announcement of the mini-budget last week.  Since the new chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced the largest tax cuts in 50 years the economy seems to […]

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Shein’s IPO Adventure: Navigating the Waters of Global Finance and Regulation

February 5, 2024 Comments Off on Shein’s IPO Adventure: Navigating the Waters of Global Finance and Regulation

In a recent move that’s caught the eyes of many, China has placed Shein, the global online retail giant, under the microscope as it prepares for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This scrutiny isn’t just […]

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Japan Bids Farewell to Negative Interest Rates

March 20, 2024 Comments Off on Japan Bids Farewell to Negative Interest Rates

In a significant policy shift, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has ended its eight-year experiment with negative interest rates, initiating its first rate hike in 17 years. This move adjusts the short-term policy rate from […]

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The Billionaire who is giving away his Billions – Patagonia founder giving company away to fight climate change

September 23, 2022 Comments Off on The Billionaire who is giving away his Billions – Patagonia founder giving company away to fight climate change

Yvon Chouinard, the billionaire founder of the outdoor clothing brand Patagonia has announced his intention to give away ownership of his company to a trust and non-profit organisation. The new ownership structure will ensure that […]

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Luxembourg Cuts Upfront Costs to Encourage Solar Energy and Sustainability

January 19, 2026 Comments Off on Luxembourg Cuts Upfront Costs to Encourage Solar Energy and Sustainability

Luxembourg has introduced a new solar subsidy scheme designed to accelerate the transition to renewable energy by reducing the upfront costs faced by households. Under the new pre-financing system, which came into force on January […]

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BP’s Brazil Oil Find Tests the Trade-Offs Between Growth and Sustainability

August 13, 2025 Comments Off on BP’s Brazil Oil Find Tests the Trade-Offs Between Growth and Sustainability

BP has announced its largest oil and gas discovery in a quarter of a century, this time in deep waters off Brazil. The “Bumerangue” field could become a major new production hub and marks BP’s […]

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Nigeria’s economy on a rapid rise but so are prices

May 13, 2025 Comments Off on Nigeria’s economy on a rapid rise but so are prices

Nigeria’s economy grew 4.6% year-on-year in Q4 2024, marking its fastest expansion in a decade. According to the World Bank, the full-year growth rate reached 3.6% and is expected to continue in 2025. This is […]

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Luxembourg Cuts Upfront Costs to Encourage Solar Energy and Sustainability

January 19, 2026 Comments Off on Luxembourg Cuts Upfront Costs to Encourage Solar Energy and Sustainability

Luxembourg has introduced a new solar subsidy scheme designed to accelerate the transition to renewable energy by reducing the upfront costs faced by households. Under the new pre-financing system, which came into force on January […]

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Freeze the Rent: Zohran Mamdani’s Bold Bet on Price Controls — An Economist’s Dream or Nightmare?

November 11, 2025 Comments Off on Freeze the Rent: Zohran Mamdani’s Bold Bet on Price Controls — An Economist’s Dream or Nightmare?

New York City has a new mayor, and his signature promise fits on a protest sign: Freeze the Rent. Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and former state assembly member from Queens, swept into office by […]

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Philippines Introduces Rice Import Quota to Balance Farmer Protection and Food Security

November 10, 2025 Comments Off on Philippines Introduces Rice Import Quota to Balance Farmer Protection and Food Security

The Philippines has announced that it will reopen rice imports in January 2026, allowing 300,000 tonnes of rice to enter the country after several months of import restrictions. The move comes as local rice stocks […]

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