The Economy Glossary is not a neutral dictionary. It is an oppositional reference page that challenges mainstream definitions and highlights the cracks in economic storytelling. Each entry links to our own investigations, ensuring this page becomes a living hub of critical analysis.
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AI Investment — A driver of inflated GDP growth figures that hides structural weaknesses. Read analysis on US debt & AI investment
Assets — Anything of value, often used by corporations to mask liabilities.
B
BrewDog Exit — A corporate shake-up exposing fragility behind flashy growth stories. See BrewDog cofounder quits coverage
Bonds — Debt securities sold to investors, reflecting state dependency on borrowing.
C
Coffee Market — Commodity volatility shaping inflation and consumer pressure. Explore coffee market 2025 analysis
Crisis — A systemic breakdown denied by officials until it is unavoidable.
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Debt Crisis — America’s ballooning debt undermines stability, masked by optimism. US debt crisis analysis
Deficit — The gap between revenue and spending, normalized as “policy flexibility.”
E
Economic Slowdown — Marketed as a “soft landing,” but in truth creeping stagnation. US economic slowdown coverage
Exports — Declining competitiveness camouflaged in GDP statistics.
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GDP (Gross Domestic Product) — The holy metric of growth, distorted by imports and AI hype. US GDP growth breakdown
Global Trade — Vulnerable to tariffs, sanctions, and shifting alliances.
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Imports — Their decline makes GDP look better, but signals weak demand.
Inflation — Officially “slowed,” but food and housing remain crushingly expensive.
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Job Market Crisis — Weakening labor demand and stagnating wages masked by PR. US job market crisis analysis
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Recession — A word policymakers avoid, even when data fits the definition.
S
Stagflation — The dangerous mix of stagnation and inflation, haunting economies.
Stability — Praised by officials, but often stagnation disguised as balance.
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Tariffs — Tools of political posturing, driving retaliation and economic pain. Trump tariffs on Europe coverage
Trade Deficit — A chronic imbalance eroding national competitiveness.