CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – As schools across Virginia prepare for standardized testing, researchers at the University of Virginia are shedding light on persistent achievement gaps tied to race, […]
Central establishes new foundation to guide economic growth and support local businesses
CENTRAL, La. (WAFB) – A new Economic Development Foundation has been launched to support sustainable growth in the City of Central, aiming to attract investment, strengthen infrastructure, and […]
Global student debt crisis threatens economic stability and widens inequality
Access to higher education has long been viewed as a key driver of social advancement, yet for millions around the world, the pursuit of academic qualifications now comes […]
Chile’s Economic Growth Slows Amid Global Uncertainty
Chile’s economy experienced a slowdown in quarterly terms during the April-June period, weighed down by domestic and external challenges. High unemployment levels and weakening consumer demand contributed to […]
CSIS Highlights Centralization of State Spending Despite Transfers to Regional Areas
A recent analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reveals that despite financial transfers to regional areas, government expenditures in Indonesia are becoming increasingly centralized. […]
Brazil’s Economic Activity Contracts Again in June Amid High Interest Rates
Brazil’s economic activity dipped for the second consecutive month in June, reflecting the growing impact of the central bank’s stringent monetary policy. The central bank’s economic activity index, […]
Bolivia’s Presidential Runoff: Economic Reform Promises from Two Divergent Candidates
On October 19, Bolivia will hold a presidential runoff between centrist Senator Rodrigo Paz and conservative former President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, following the failure of any candidate to […]
Indonesia’s President Prioritizes State-Led Economic Expansion
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is advancing an economic model that emphasizes strong government involvement to stimulate growth and fulfill broad social objectives in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. His […]
The Recent Narrowing of U.S. Wage Inequality: Labor Market Tightness, Economic Volatility, and Policy Influence
In recent years, wage disparities in the United States have shown signs of narrowing, driven by a combination of labor market conditions, economic instability, and policy decisions that […]
Dubai International Chamber Draws 31 Multinational Firms in First Half of 2025
DUBAI, 2025 – Dubai International Chamber reported significant success in attracting global businesses during the first six months of 2025, bringing in 143 companies to the emirate—a 138% […]