One of the many jobs we have as parents is to raise financially responsible and literate children. But it isn’t always easy. Thankfully, there are several small steps you can take to help your children better understand personal economics, even when math isn’t your strong suit.
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U.S. Economy: Growth dips amid high inflation
The US economy contracted by 0.4 percent in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the previous quarter (annualized 1.4 percent). However, this was mainly due to the fact that exports declined significantly.
German economy slowed by war, inflation and Chinese lockdowns
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the outlook for the German economy has deteriorated.
Basic income – an interesting idea, but its macroeconomic impact is still largely unknown
The idea of an unconditional basic income has gained renewed momentum since the outbreak of the corona pandemic.
Inflation expectations still firmly anchored in the United States and the euro area?
he sharp rise in inflation in 2021 in many advanced economies was not anticipated to this extent by many households, professional economic analysts or financial market participants.
World economy shocked by the war in Ukraine
The global economy is being hit hard by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting surge in energy prices.
Further wave of pandemic delays recovery of the global economy
Against the backdrop of the omicron wave and continuing problems with international supply chains, the global economy lost further momentum at the beginning of the year.
One year of Joe Biden as US President: U.S. economy at least one step ahead of euro area
One year has now passed since Joe Biden was inaugurated as US President. He has been able to achieve some of his economic policy goals during this time – such as passing the major aid and stimulus package in March 2021 or getting Congress to approve infrastructure renewal in November. But recently, Joe Biden has also had to take a lot of economic criticism – some blame his expansionary fiscal policy for higher inflation, for example.
U.S. economy: Lower but still solid growth and higher inflation
At the beginning of the current year, the U.S. economy is now likely to grow less dynamically. Monetary policy will gradually become less expansionary in the face of higher inflation and continued economic recovery.
What caught my eye: Global supply chain pressures, monetary policy operations, U.S. exports, and much more…
The World Bank Economic Outlook: “Slowing Growth, Rising Risks”