PH economy still most vulnerable to COVID-19 – London-based Oxford Economics | Inquirer Business
MANILA, Philippines — Although the Philippines showed improvement in its management of its COVID-19 situation, analysts still see steep economic challenges with one think tank saying the country remains the most vulnerable among 56 economies.
In a Jan. 14 report, the London-based Oxford Economics said that compared with its assessment in October, "the biggest improvements were in Bangladesh, Egypt, New Zealand and the Philippines." ADVERTISEMENT
Economics professor explains highest inflation rates in decades
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)– Inflation prices have hit a staggering seven percent increase, the highest it’s been in 40 years , and it’s taking a toll on those in the mountain state.
According to the Associated Press (AP), prices across the board are at their highest since the early 1980s, wallets are tighter for everyone, but especially for those on low or fixed incomes. Inflation prices hit a new generational high.
Liberal economics creates illiberal societies - The Hindu
Economies are not doing well. The benefits of growth are being sucked up to the 1% on the top; 'trickle down' to those below has diminished.
Opening national borders to free trade became an ideology in economics in the last 30 years. Taxes of incomes and wealth at the top were also reduced. The ideological justification was that the animal spirits of 'wealth creators' must not be dampened.
Spending decreased in December, spiked in November
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Consumer spending trends from the 2021 holiday season had economists doing a double take.
Typically shopping spikes in December, but according to the U.S. Commerce Department, that spike came in November, and instead, shopping declined in December by about 1.9%.
2021 Global Electric Truck Battery Growth Opportunities - Technological Evolution, Improving
With the framing of stringent emission norms and strong regulatory push, the automotive industry is fully prepared to shift toward electric powertrains.
Unlike passenger vehicles, commercial vehicle owners look for cost per mile and want the trucks to be commercially viable, rather than having a comfortable driving experience.
Being "Canceled" Was the Best Thing to Happen to Morgan Wallen - InsideHook
Next month marks one year since country singer Morgan Wallen was caught on tape using the n-word, and despite the initial fallout, the musician’s star has only risen, making him a rare example of a celebrity whose career has tangibly benefited from being “canceled.”
College enrollment has been dropping. The pandemic has made it worse | Economics | kvoa.com
College campuses have fewer students on them, and it's not just because of remote learning. There are about 1 million fewer college students enrolled since before the pandemic began, according to a report released Thursday.
Undergraduate enrollment declined by 3.1% or more than 465,000 students between fall 2020 and fall 2021, according to the report released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center .
Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize healthcare
For healthcare, blockchain can be used for payment processing, but it can also improve interoperability, track claims processing, or develop and maintain provider directories.
Blockchain -- the same technology powering Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies -- is finding revolutionary new applications in the healthcare sector.
How 'virtual' scribes can reduce EHR headaches
Scribes are someone who works offsite or in a different area of the practice (i.e., not in the exam room) to document important aspects of the encounter so the physician or other provider can focus on providing patient care and working more efficiently.
Ellen Hight, M.D., a family medicine physician in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, says the electronic health record (EHR) completely changed her practice, and not necessarily in a good way.
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