Economic Terms

Cyclical Industry
An exploration of cyclical industries that rise and fall with economic cycles.
Debt-to-GDP Ratio
A metric comparing a country's public debt to its gross domestic product (GDP).
Economic Cycle
Understanding the Four Stages of the Economy: Expansion, Peak, Contraction, and Trough
First World
Explore the evolving meaning and nuances of First World countries through a humorous lens.
Full Employment
A humorous take on the economic scenario where all labor resources are utilized efficiently.
Goldilocks Economy
An ideal economic state that's not too hot, not too cold, but 'just right' for growth.
Government Purchases
Government purchases are expenditures on goods and services by federal, state, and local governments.
Japan, Inc.
An exploration of Japan's corporate capitalist culture and its economic trajectory.
Nationalization
Nationalization - When governments decide to take the wheel of privately-held companies, usually without paying for the ride.
PIIGS
Understanding the derisive acronym for Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece, and Spain, and its economic implications.
Unilateral Transfer
A one-way transfer of money, goods, or services without direct reciprocation.
War Economy
An exploration of the organization of a country's production and distribution during times of conflict.
Winner-Takes-All Market
Explore the phenomenon of a winner-takes-all market where the champions claim vast rewards and the rest barely receive a crumb.

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