Government bailouts are not new, but interest has increased because of large and far reaching bank bailouts in the wake of the 2008-2009 economic crisis. A bailout constitutes government intervention in an economic situation that is considered too... | READ MORE >
Some historians believe that economic and social globalization can be traced to 320 BCE, with the establishment of the Maurya Empire in India. The Maurya Empire was among the first societies to develop international commerce, having established trade... | READ MORE >
Alternative energy is a term used to refer to any energy source other than fossil fuels. An ongoing debate exists over what forms of alternative energy are the safest, most cost-efficient, and most practical to replace and/or subsidize fossil fuels. Some... | READ MORE >
