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Polluting firms can purchase carbon offsets (also known as carbon credits) to reduce their environmental impact. Does it work?

Carbon Offsets and the Market for Guilt Reduction

For years, polluting firms have been able to purchase carbon offsets, also known as carbon credits, to reduce their carbon footprint and say they are not contributing to global warming. Is this actually the case?...
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What is Mercantilism?
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What is Mercantilism?

Published on February 08, 2024

Indirect Tax
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Indirect Tax

Published on February 04, 2024

Regulatory Capture
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Regulatory Capture

Published on February 01, 2024

Capital Account of the Balance of Payments
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Capital Account of the Balance of Payments

Published on January 24, 2024

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Social Media Views as a Liquid Store of Value: Analyzing the Role of Network Effects

Published on January 20, 2024

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The Ripple Effect of Microlending on Economic Growth: A Study Through the Lens of the Multiplier Effect

Published on January 20, 2024

Autarkic: A Comprehensive Guide
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Autarkic: A Comprehensive Guide

Published on January 16, 2024

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How Digital Approaches are Disrupting Brick-and-Mortar Businesses: The Case of Car Buying and Selling

Published on January 13, 2024

Positive vs. Normative Economics: A Comprehensive Guide
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Positive vs. Normative Economics: A Comprehensive Guide

Published on December 21, 2023

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eSIMs and the Green Digital Economy: Supporting IoT and Carbon Emission Reductions

Published on December 21, 2023

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International Money Transfers: Reducing Transaction Costs and Enhancing Efficiency

International Money Transfers: Reducing Transaction Costs and Enhancing Efficiency

International money transfers have become a prominent feature of the global economy. The capacity to move money across geographical borders...
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