Economics Explained

A business case study examining the economics of running a bus company is drawing large audiences interested in how the industry actually makes money. The analysis looks at costs like vehicles, fuel, drivers and maintenance against ticket revenue and contracts, explaining why margins in passenger transport are thin and what separates profitable operators from struggling ones.

A new analysis piece takes a five-minute look at the state of Argentina's economy, laying out the main problems the country faces, from inflation and fiscal pressures to the broader challenges of stabilising growth. Readers are being offered a concise overview of where the economy stands and what hurdles remain ahead.

An analysis piece asks whether Gaza's economy is the decisive factor in the conflict three years after the October 7 attacks. It revisits the question of economic conditions in the territory and their role in shaping events since 2023, revisiting the political science adage about the economy's importance in explaining political outcomes.

The Nashville city council has approved a 'small business incentives' bill, a package of measures intended to support local businesses in the city. Details of what the incentives involve and which businesses will qualify are being explained in local coverage. The vote marks a new economic policy step for the Tennessee capital, and residents are watching to see how the measures will affect small business owners.