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7 hours ago · State capitalism is an economic system in which the state undertakes business and commercial (i.e., for-profit) economic activity and where the means of production are nationalized as state-owned enterprises (including the processes of capital accumulation, centralized management and wage labor ). The definition can also include the state ...
1 day ago · Sustainability is a social goal for people to co-exist on Earth over a long time. Definitions of this term are disputed and have varied with literature, context, and time. [2] [1] Sustainability usually has three dimensions (or pillars): environmental, economic, and social. [1]
4 hours ago · Venture capital firm Peak XV Partners ( formerly Sequoia Capital India and SEA) has emerged as the top investor India’s startup ecosystem. The firm made investments in a whopping 47 potential unicorns ( start-ups founded after the year 2000 with a valuation of US$1bn) this year, according to ASK ...
7 hours ago · Neoliberalism. In economic policy, austerity is a set of political-economic policies that aim to reduce government budget deficits through spending cuts, tax increases, or a combination of both. [1] [2] [3] There are three primary types of austerity measures: higher taxes to fund spending, raising taxes while cutting spending, and lower taxes ...
7 hours ago · Common Hong Kong Slang Words and Phrases. Ya Si: This term means a quick and easy way to solve a problem or situation in a lazy manner. It can also refer to a person who is good at getting things done quickly and efficiently. Chai Wan: This phrase literally means ‘to open a bay.’.
4 hours ago · The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) now allows partial withdrawals from deferred pension plans for specific needs, capped at 25 per cent of total premiums paid. This aims to make annuity plans more attractive by providing a safety net for significant life events. In ...
7 hours ago · Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States. For decades, activists and congress members (led by many African Americans) proposed legislation, advocated for, and built support for state and national observances. During his campaign for president in June 2020, Joe Biden publicly celebrated the holiday. [125]
