A Toast to Food: Looking for innovation in Croatia’s food industry
Innovation in food may seem obscure. There are only so many ways you can cut a carrot and you cannot simply reinvent the pig. But in an increasingly busy and
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World Food Day: Reggae, Food, and Water
For those of us who were teenagers in the 1980s, it is difficult not to remember the famous Live record released in 1983 by the reggae band UB40. Almost 30 years later
The Impact of the Global Food Crisis on Self-Assessed Food Security
Has the rise in international food prices since the mid 2000s hurt the poor, or helped them? Until recently, everything we knew about this topic came from simulation analyses rather
What Is a Bank Statement?
A bank statement is a document prepared by your financial institution each month. With a bank statement, you can see all of the income and spending activity related to the
How Do Cardless ATMs Work?
It’s easier than ever to pay for things electronically, eliminating the need to handle cash. You can use your phone’s mobile wallet as a replacement for payment cards, and you can even
How To Ask Your Bank To Waive an Overdraft Fee
When you’re already experiencing financial hardship, getting hit with overdraft fees can be devastating, both emotionally and financially. Even when you aren’t facing hard times, an overdraft fee is a
The Difference Between Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Investors hear frequent references to monetary policy and fiscal policy, but many do not know exactly how to differentiate these two terms. Understanding the difference may be more important for
Federal Reserve Tools and How They Work
The federal funds rate is the most well-known Federal Reserve tool. But the U.S. central bank has many more monetary policy tools, and they all work together. Reserve Requirement The reserve requirement refers to
FOMC: What It Is, Who Is on It, and What It Does
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) conducts monetary policy for the U.S. central bank. As an arm of the Federal Reserve System, its goal is to promote maximum employment and to provide you
What Is Monetary Policy?
DEFINITION Monetary policy is a central bank’s actions and communications that manage the money supply. Central banks use monetary policy to prevent inflation, reduce unemployment, and promote moderate long-term interest rates.