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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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Disinflation Definition

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Economic Development Stasis: Rent Seeking in Bangladesh

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Seigniorage Explained

Published on October 22, 2024

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The Economic Paradox of Nigeria: Oil Wealth and Underdevelopment

Published on October 14, 2024

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Poland's Transition from Communism: Non-Corrupt Auctions and Equitable Resource Distribution

Published on October 14, 2024

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Why Ukraine’s Economic Development Has Lagged Despite Its Vast Natural Resources and Educated Population

Published on October 14, 2024

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Ethiopia’s Economic Challenges: Understanding Why It Hasn’t Achieved Sustainable Development Despite Its Long History

Published on October 14, 2024

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The Resilience of Iceland: Why It Recovered Rapidly from the 2008 Economic Crisis and Maintains Economic Stability Today

Published on October 14, 2024

The USSR’s Early Embrace of Capitalism: What the NEP Reveals About Economic Management
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The USSR’s Early Embrace of Capitalism: What the NEP Reveals About Economic Management

Published on October 14, 2024

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Argentina’s Marked Decline: Government Failure vs Predatory Capitalism

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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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