Economics Articles

After what seems like a lifetime of writing about banking collapses, home repossessions and unemployment, the UK has officially and finally pulled out of the recession. According to government figure

Will it be Labour or Conservative who will lead us out of the cold?

The Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) was established by the United States government in response to the subprime market collapse the rocked the global economy earlier this decade. "The point of TARP", says Kristy Sinsara who heads the Consumer Advocacy Group, "was to 'stimulate the economy' by giving money to 'big businesses'." Ostensibly, it was hoped that by bolstering the failing financial institutions, the benefits would trickle down to distress homeowners.

UK inflation has taken some by surprise and risen for the first time in eight months, with the main driver being fuel and transport costs. CPI annual inflation - the Government's target measure - rose

Economic theory teaches us that in a recession, resources such as workers, factories and unexploited research lie sluggishly by as demand falls short of supply, but when recovery arrives the economy will grow faster than normal for a period until it reaches full potential again.

Corporate banking is a generic term given to different banking services that large companies, governments, or other big institutions need in order to carry out daily functions.

It appears as though, with the latest economic data surfacing, oil prices have begun to recoil from the year highs of approximately $72 per barrel.

Expansion plans are ripe for Hong Kong Disneyland. Let’s see how this is going to act as a reform for its economy and also the government’s decision to pool funds

What is it that has made it so difficult for governments in developed countries to see through trade policies with third world countries that don't leave their populations destitute...

Z from the Paddy Power Trader blog helps the newbies understand how to wheel and deal in the financial markets.