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The Economics of Bollywood and the Rise of Entertainment Finance
Bollywood is often celebrated for its songs, stars, and spectacles, but behind the glitter lies a story of economics, finance, and survival. Fuelled by unregulated funds and high-risk borrowing, India's film industry functioned in the background for many years. It...
The Effectiveness of Microfinance Institutions in Alleviating Poverty
Abstract Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have been championed since the 1970s as a tool to help poor households by providing small loans, savings, and other services. This review examines whether microfinance actually lifts people out of poverty. We survey the...
One Big Beautiful Bill: Navigating Growth, Debt, and Global Market Ripples
Macroeconomic Outlook And Debt Sustainability Short term (1-2 years) effects The short-term effects of this bill on a macroeconomic perspective will yield positive result but much of the growth may be inflationary along with some productivity growth, and it will...
“The Dollar Dilemma”: How a BRICS currency may affect the global dollar influence.
Why the Dollar: Context and History The history of the U.S. dollar’s dominance has undergone significant evolution over the past several decades. In 1971, President Richard Nixon ended the dollar’s gold convertibility, marking the end of the Bretton Woods system and...
THE EVOLUTION OF CORPORATE DEBT MARKETS IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA
What are Corporate Debt Markets? Corporate Debt Markets are financial markets where businesses raise funds by offering investors debt instruments in exchange. The securities, including bonds, debentures, commercial papers, etc., are issued to the investors in return...
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Financial Inclusion: Opportunities and Challenges
Imagine this: A woman in a rural village, miles away from the nearest bank, opens her first savings account, not by visiting a branch, but through a simple conversation with an AI-powered assistant in her local language. This isn’t science fiction; it’s happening...