What is a Government Shutdown?
Every year, Congress passes and the President signs 12 separate appropriations bills to fund federal agencies and programs for the…
How Interest Rates Are Calculated
Interest rates are a vital factor in borrowing and saving decisions. They determine how much you pay (or earn) for…
The Failure of Regime Change Missions
The use of armed force by one state against another to promote regime change has long been part of the…
How to Craft an Exclusive Report
A rare and coveted type of news article, an exclusive report is a story that is only published in one…
The Department of Foreign Policy
Foreign policy is a complex, interdependent field that reflects and influences the interests, values and aspirations of state and non-state…
How Market Trends Affect Businesses
A market trend is a predictable pattern in the direction that an asset’s price moves over time. This trend can…
How the Stock Market Works
The stock market started as a way for entrepreneurs to raise money by offering shares in their companies to the…
What Is Economic Growth?
Achieving economic growth is a crucial goal for governments, business leaders and individuals. When it’s stalled or contracting, people earn…
The Process of Putting Government Policy Into Effect
Government policy is a system of laws, regulations, courses of action and funding priorities promulgated by a political entity. It…
Philanthropy and the State of Local News
The state of local news is not simply a business challenge; it has an impact on people’s sense of community…