Why inheritance tax should be reformed
David Sturrock, Institute for Fiscal Studies and Bee Boileau, Institute for Fiscal Studies - Around 50 Conservative MPs called for inheritance tax to be abolished after the Telegraph launched a campaign urging the...
Rate hikes may have slowed inflation in the US – but they have also heightened the risk of financial crises for lower-income nations
Cristina Bodea, Michigan State University - The campaign to fight U.S. inflation by upping interest rates has been going on for a year and a half – and its impacts are being felt...
Traineeships and other opportunities for young people in the EU
Young people eager to work with EU institutions, bodies or agencies have numerous options to gain valuable experience. Traineeships offer young professionals practical work experience and skill acquisition before transitioning to regular employment, while volunteering allows for practical skill development and is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact. The European Commission offers the Blue Book programme, a 5-month paid traineeship open to all EU citizens with a limited number of places also allocated to non-EU nationals. Trainees gain hands-on experience in various areas of EU policy-making, human resources, translation, and other fields, contributing to projects that shape the future of Europe. Applications for traineeships starting in March 2025 are open until 31...
Taxes on e-cigarettes: South Africa must strike a balance between economic arguments and health concerns
Marius van Oordt, University of Pretoria - The 21st century has seen a massive expansion in the ways that people can consume tobacco and...
What does inflation mean
Inflation is a term that is often used in the economic and financial world, but what does it actually mean? In short, inflation is the general increase in prices...
Bitcoin: four reasons why the price should surge in 2024
Andrew Urquhart, University of Reading and Hossein Jahanshahloo, Cardiff University The year 2023 will be remembered as turbulent for cryptocurrencies, with numerous important developments that ultimately helped to “clean up” the space to potentially make it more attractive to mainstream investors. Notably there was the conviction of FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried for fraud. Top exchange Binance also reached a US$4 billion...
America’s farmers are getting older, and young people aren’t rushing to join them
David R. Buys, Mississippi State University; John J. Green, Mississippi State University, and Mary Nelson Robertson, Mississippi State University On Oct. 12, National Farmers’ Day, Americans honor the hardworking people who keep the world...
Marc Cain expands its webshop to eight new countries
Bodelshausen (ots) - The premium fashion company Marc Cain is expanding its webshop to include eight new countries. Customers in Denmark,...
