Russians are getting ready for their president's yearly live Q&A. A recent survey shows that people are most worried about two big things: the ongoing war and the struggling economy. The survey, done by the independent Levada Center, asked over 1, 600 Russians what they wanted to ask Putin. A lot o
Governments around the world are facing a tough situation. They owe a lot of money. This is making them think about new ways to get funds. One idea is to use the wealth of private individuals. Economists are talking about this a lot. They say that governments might offer special deals. For example,
Government shutdowns happen. The news makes it sound like the end of the world. But is it really? People still go about their daily lives. Families take care of their kids. Workers go to their jobs. Musicians play music. Life doesn't stop just because the government isn't functioning. The media lov
Governments worldwide are in a bit of a pickle. They've been spending more than they earn, and the debt is piling up. This isn't new, but it's getting worse. Before the pandemic, global debt was already high, but now it's even higher. And it's not slowing down. Five years ago, when the pandemic hit
Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China for a busy four-day trip. This is a big deal because Putin rarely stays abroad this long. He's got a packed schedule, including talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and a military parade. First up, Putin will join the Shanghai Cooperation Orga
Governments are constantly working to tackle big issues like climate change and global health crises. They often use policies that target individual actions, such as spreading information or nudging behavior. However, some policies aim for larger, systemic changes, like banning certain cars or manda
Governments around the world have been pushing to boost the development and sales of Pure Electric Vehicles (PEVs) through research and development (R&D) subsidies. However, there's a big problem. Consumer anxiety is a major roadblock, significantly slowing down PEV sales and making these policies l
Governments around the world are looking for ways to break free from depending on the U. S. dollar. They are moving towards different currency choices to stay safe from currency risks. This approach aims to investigate how economic growth, trust in money, financial markets
Government employees are facing a tough time. They chose their jobs for stability and to serve the country. Now they feel targeted and uncertain. Many federal workers have been offered a deal to resign with full pay and benefits through September. This has created a lot of worry and confusion. The
Russian elections in 2011 and 2012 have a peculiar and surprising pattern in their numbers. These elections were not just about who won or lost. It was a surprising case of anomalies that seemed to favor the pro-government party, United Russia. This party is linked to the leader Vladimir Putin.
