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THE IMPACT OF MODERNIZING THE SYSTEM OF NATIONAL ACCOUNTS ON ECONOMIC ACCURACY
Explained ·Feb 27, 2026 ·5 min read

The Impact of Modernizing the System of National Accounts on Economic Accuracy

Crypto is just one factor among many for digital transformations across various industries and products. In order to better mirror the digital economy, the System Of National Accounts(SNA) advises countries to create a set of indicators that encompass fields like AI, cloud computing, digital intermediation platforms, and e-commerce.

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Global energy prices are shifting in the commodity market
Explained ·Feb 26, 2026

Global energy prices are shifting in the commodity market

The World Bank’s Pink Sheet report, energy prices skyrocketed in June; non-energy commodities showed mixed results; and the energy price index increased by 9.7% in June, propelled by an 11.3% rise in crude oil. The price index excluding energy prices decreased by 1.1%. In June, the agricultural price index experienced a decline of 2.8% Food prices decreased by 1.4%, beverages saw an 8.2% drop, and raw materials stayed relatively stable.

The Big Demographic Shift from Growth to Aging Trends Vary Across The Regions
Explained ·Feb 25, 2026

The Big Demographic Shift from Growth to Aging Trends Vary Across The Regions

The demographic shift towards aging populations is occurring in certain areas, such as Europe, North America, and Central Asia. In these regions, 18% of individuals belong to the 65 and older age group, while 17% are part of the 0 to14 age group. Youngest demographic in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the age group of 0-14 is 40% and the 65 and above age group is just 3%.

A Projection on Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report 2024
Explained ·Feb 24, 2026

A Projection on Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report 2024

In a global population of 700 million people, which is mentioned as 8.5% are facing severe poverty. In a day, less than $2.15 survived their lives. Towards low growth, COVID-19 setbacks, and increased instability, impasse progress. Approximately 3.5 billion individuals (44% of the world’s population) are classified as poor according to a standard more applicable to upper middle-income countries ($6.85 daily).

A Transformative Change for Healthy Longevity
Explained ·Feb 23, 2026

A Transformative Change for Healthy Longevity

A person with good physical, mental, and social health in their life is said to have a healthy lifespan. As the age of global populations rises, there will be a chance to drive a trend towards healthy, social, and economic progress by making investments in human well-being across all stages of life.

Fiscal Policy Can Empower Women and Drive Growth: A New Vision for Fiscal Reform
Explained ·Feb 22, 2026

Fiscal Policy Can Empower Women and Drive Growth: A New Vision for Fiscal Reform

“Empowering women is not just a moral imperative; it’s an economic no-brainer. Gender-responsive fiscal policies are a powerful tool for inclusive growth.”- Christine Lagarde, former IMF Managing Director. A significant transformation of the twentieth century was the increased involvement of women in economic and political spheres.

A Global Perspective on Merchandise Trade Flows
Explained ·Feb 21, 2026

A Global Perspective on Merchandise Trade Flows

“Trade is not about goods. Trade is about information. Goods sit in the warehouse until information moves them.” — C. J. Cherryh, American writer. General merchandise trade involves the transfer of ownership of tangible goods between entities located in different countries.

The Impact of the Global Economic Crisis on Housing Affordability
Explained ·Feb 20, 2026

The Housing Affordability Impact on Global Recession

Housing affordability refers to the extent to which individuals or families can obtain adequate shelter without having to forgo other fundamental necessities such as food, healthcare, and education.

Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) flows lowest in development economies
Explained ·Feb 19, 2026

Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) Flows Lowest in Development Economies

“In an era of a global economy, we can’t survive without foreign investment. Our perspective on foreign investment needs to shift. We should welcome it.” - Andrew Zimbalist. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a long-term investment made by a company or individual from one country to another business in interested countries.

How BRICS shakes the USA empire: what BRICS currency can do
Explained ·Feb 18, 2026

How BRICS shakes the USA empire: what BRICS currency can do?

BRICS formed in 2001 with their own members Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. These nations are making that very influential union in the world, and that union of nations is a very strong and different category; it makes a difference with other unions in the world.