An economic forecast is an estimate of future national output, used for planning and decision making. It is one of the key inputs to monetary and fiscal policy. Economists use a wide range of approaches to produce forecasts. At the low end are judgmental methods that rely on the experience and understanding of individual forecasters, […]
The Meaning and History of Front-Page
The front page of a newspaper contains the day’s biggest news story. This could be a national or local event. It can also tease other interesting stories inside the edition. For example, a picture of an athlete winning a major race may be on the front page if it has significant implications. This article will […]
The Importance of a Good Financial Report
A financial report is a document that provides a snapshot of your business’s finances over a certain period, such as a quarter or year. It includes details like assets, liabilities and shareholder equity. It also highlights the company’s revenue and expenses, helping you calculate profit margins and break-even points. Companies rely on clear and concise […]
How a Political Scandal Affects Voters’ Evaluations of a Candidate
A political scandal involves public revelations of corruption, dishonesty, or ethical lapses by public officials. Greed and lust for power are common motives, but a range of other factors can contribute to a scandal including mendacity, obfuscation, obsession, moral bankruptcy, misplaced loyalty or trust, naivete, or even just a lapse of good judgment. Scandals can […]
How to Write an Exclusive Report
An exclusive report is a piece of news that has not been shared with other media outlets. This type of news can be particularly useful when a company wants to gain attention and momentum for an event, project or announcement. It can also help to build relationships with journalists and other media sources that may […]
What is a UN Resolution?
A UN resolution is a formal expression of the opinion or will of one of the United Nations principal organs, such as the Security Council, General Assembly, Economic and Social Council or Human Rights Council. Resolutions are issued as individual documents, and they may have an annex with supporting documentation. Each draft resolution is written […]
What is a Government Shutdown?
A government shutdown is a disruption in the operations of federal departments and agencies. If Congress does not pass a new budget or a continuing resolution (CR), those departments and agencies are required by law to shut down until appropriations funding is restored. The exception is activities deemed essential to public safety, such as border […]
What Is International Relations?
International relations is the study of how countries, governments, non-governmental organizations and people interact across borders. The discipline is a subset of political science and also draws from other academic disciplines such as history, economics, law and sociology. Students who study international relations often pursue careers within government, non-governmental organizations such as the United Nations […]
What is the Parliamentary Vote?
The parliamentary vote is how MPs decide on issues and laws. It’s a structured process that starts with the Speaker ‘putting a question’, and follows through to debate and decision-making. Mechanisms like closure and time allocation help limit debate duration, ensuring decisions are made quickly and effectively. MPs who are elected to represent you in […]
The Art of Developing Story
The art of developing story is the process of transforming a tiny seed of an idea into a fully-fledged narrative with fleshed out characters, immersive settings and powerful themes. It’s a long journey, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to the pre-writing stages of story development. Some writers, called plotters, complete extensive pre-writing tasks before they […]