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  • How Silver’s Resurgence is Reshaping Global Economies

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    Chapter 1: From Antiquity to Industry: A Comprehensive History of Silver and its Shifting Roles Silver’s Dawn: From Ancient Currency and Ritual to Early Metallurgical Discoveries (3000 BC – 500 BC) The period between 3000 BC and 500 BC marks a pivotal era in the history of silver, a time when this lustrous metal transitioned…

  • The Ghost Week Effect: Decoding Seasonal Anomalies and Predicting Market Volatility in Futures

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    Chapter 1: Unveiling the Enigma: Defining Ghost Week and Its Historical Manifestations in Futures Markets 1. Defining ‘Ghost Week’: A Precise Characterization and Contextualization. This section will delve into a rigorous definition of ‘Ghost Week,’ specifying its temporal boundaries (e.g., the trading week encompassing the US Thanksgiving holiday), and exploring variations in definition used by…

  • Giants of Finance: Exploring Major Financial Firms and Their Impact

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    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Major Financial Firms Section 1.1: Defining Major Financial Firms Subsection 1.1.1: What Constitutes a Major Financial Firm? In the vast and intricate world of finance, certain entities stand out not merely for their names but for their sheer scale, comprehensive operations, and profound influence on global economies. Understanding…

  • Econ: The End of the Great Depression

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    (note, like all articles this is ai generated, and a different analysis may raise other issues; this is still worth thinking about. The AI model introduced the “هستید” right there, which means “Are you” – no edit by me) The Great Depression, a cataclysmic economic collapse that gripped the world from 1929 to the late…

  • Econ: Tariffs, part 2

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    I. IntroductionTariffs, taxes imposed on imported or exported goods, are a cornerstone of international trade policy, wielded by governments to protect domestic industries, generate revenue, or exert geopolitical leverage. Yet, when major tariffs are introduced without warning, they can unleash economic shockwaves, disrupting markets that thrive on predictability. These surprise shocks ripple through supply chains,…

  • Economics: Tariffs

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    Tariffs, a form of tax levied on imported goods, are frequently employed by governments with the intention of shielding domestic industries from foreign competition. By increasing the cost of imported products, tariffs aim to give local producers a competitive edge, allowing them to capture a larger share of the market and, theoretically, preserve jobs and…

  • Bitcoin: Satoshi candidates, and why they aren’t

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    The advent of Bitcoin in 2009 marked a paradigm shift in the realm of digital finance, introducing a decentralized cryptocurrency that operates without the need for traditional financial intermediaries. Conceived by an enigmatic figure known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin has not only revolutionized how we perceive and interact with money but has also spawned…

  • Science: Health Economics of Medical Imaging

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    Introduction: The Evolving Landscape of Medical Imaging and Health Economics Health economics, as an applied field of study, provides a systematic and rigorous framework for examining the challenges inherent in promoting health for all . It applies economic theories related to consumer, producer, and social choices to understand the behavior of individuals, healthcare providers, organizations,…

  • USA: In Saine’s money case

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    (inspired from https://reason.com/2025/01/31/the-government-says-money-isnt-property-so-it-can-take-yours/) In the particular case involving Chuck Saine—a small business owner at the center of a dispute over asset forfeiture—the government advanced an argument encapsulated in a technical footnote: that “money is not necessarily ‘property’ for constitutional purposes.” The rationale behind this assertion is rooted in the idea that money is a creation…

  • USA: The Trade Deficit

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    The U.S. Trade Deficit: A 2024 Analysis Trade has long been a defining characteristic of the U.S. economy, shaping domestic industries, employment patterns, and international relations. The U.S. trade deficit, often debated in economic and political circles, reflects the difference between what the country exports and imports. In 2024, this trade deficit remained significant, driven…