Finance
Transfer Tax
Transfer tax is a tax imposed by the government on the transfer of assets, such as real estate or stocks, from one party to another.…
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Finance
Liquidity Crisis – in Financial Economics
A liquidity crisis occurs when there is a shortage of liquidity in financial markets or in a specific financial institution, causing it to be unable…
Social Science
When their Financial Goals Match their Personality Qualities, People can Save More Money
According to research presented at the American Psychological Association, people are more likely to save money if their savings goals are in line with their…
Astronomy
Kepler-56 – a red giant in constellation Cygnus
Kepler-56 is a red giant about 3,060 light-years (940 pc) away in the constellation Cygnus, with slightly more mass than the Sun. It is a…
Technology
Amorphous Silicon – a non-crystalline form of silicon
Amorphous silicon is a non-crystalline form of silicon that lacks a long-range ordered structure. It is a non-crystalline form of silicon that is used in…
Plants and Animals
The Reproduction of Marine Mammals Depends on the Delicate Balance of Ocean Resources
A new study demonstrates how slight, gradual decreases in prey could have enormous effects on animal populations. Shifting environmental conditions may jeopardize marine mammal populations…
Zoology
A Better Measure for Setting Conservation Priorities for “Evolutionarily Distinctive” Species
Evolutionarily distinctive (ED) actually refers to species or lineages that have a unique or unusual evolutionary history. An ED species or lineage has a high…
Social Science
How Reducing Work Hours could Help Prevent a Climate Catastrophe
A developing trend toward a “degrowth” economy involves working fewer hours and creating less material goods in order to lower humanity’s carbon impact. Many people…
Zoology
Small Insects Excrete by Launching Drops of Urine at Amazing Speeds
When Saad Bhamla saw an insect peeing, it was the first time he had ever seen it. The bug created a virtually circular droplet on…
Finance
Foreign Exchange Controls
Foreign exchange controls are regulations that a government imposes on the buying and selling of its currency with foreign currencies. The purpose of foreign exchange…
Organizational Behavior
According to a Study, HR Policies can have Either Positive or Bad Consequences on an Employee’s Mental Health
According to some estimates, businesses lose nearly $1 trillion a year in productivity as a result of employees’ poor mental health, and this cost is…
Finance
Spot Market
The spot market is a financial market where financial instruments, such as commodities, currencies, and securities, are traded for immediate delivery or settlement. In other…
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