The Econ Odyssey
Chronicling my journey through money, markets and mayhem!
Category: Public Economics
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How safe-haven demand, geopolitics, central banks and monetary forces are pushing gold prices to new levels. Gold has been one of the standout storylines in global markets recently — not just in spikes but in sustained strength. Prices climbed sharply in 2025, with gold rising more than 60% in some benchmarks and breaching record nominal…
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We often talk about inequality as a moral issue. Who earns more.Who earns less.Who deserves what. But inequality isn’t just a question of fairness. It’s a question of stability. When wealth and income become too concentrated, the problem isn’t only social — it becomes economic. Growth patterns shift. Demand weakens. Debt rises. Political tension increases.…
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Most of us know the basics. Save consistently.Don’t overspend.Avoid unnecessary debt.Invest for the long term. The information is everywhere. Books, podcasts, finance influencers, economics classes — we are not short on advice. And yet, we still impulse buy.We procrastinate investing.We hold losing stocks.We swipe cards we shouldn’t. The problem isn’t ignorance. It’s that humans aren’t…
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There’s a special kind of pain in admitting you were wrong. Not just wrong in theory — wrong in time, energy, money, emotion. You’ve invested months into a project that isn’t working.Stayed in a relationship that feels heavier than it should.Held onto a stock that keeps falling because “it’ll recover.” And somewhere in your head,…
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When the economy slows or prices spiral, the same question comes up again and again:Who’s actually in charge here? Is it the government, announcing budgets and stimulus packages?Or the central bank, quietly tweaking interest rates behind closed doors? The short answer is unsatisfying but honest: both matter — and neither fully controls the economy alone.The…
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When unemployment numbers are announced, they’re usually delivered as a single percentage — neat, precise, and deceptively simple. “Unemployment stands at 7%.” But behind that number are millions of people in completely different situations. Some are between jobs. Some are trapped by outdated skills. Some are victims of an economic downturn. Others aren’t counted at…
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Economic growth is one of those phrases that sounds reassuring by default.More growth means more jobs, higher incomes, better living standards — what’s not to like? Governments chase it. News channels celebrate it. Countries compare it like exam scores. And yet, when you look closely, sustained economic growth is surprisingly rare — and incredibly hard…
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