Corruption is defined as the abuse of power for personal benefit. Bribes are paid in the amount of $1 trillion in US dollars equivalent every year around the world. Corruption is most widespread in developing countries, but it can also be found in developed ones to a lesser extent. The report on corruption from EconStor can be obtained at www.econstor.com. If a country has a thriving market but a small […]

Over the last three decades, lithium has been at the forefront of numerous technical developments. The lithium-ion battery, in particular, has taken the globe by storm, making the mobile and smartphone industries much easier to operate. Lithium is a metal with a low density that can be used to manufacture batteries. In terms of demand and consumption, lithium is extremely important to the European Union. As firms like Tesla Inc […]

Temperatures below freezing, massive volumes of snowfall, and storms are common in the northern hemisphere. Many cities have record low temperatures, dipping below -45 °F for half of the year, and receiving more than 60 inches of snow each year. At least 120 days of the year, the temperature in each of the cities on this list dips below freezing. While the northern section of the country is still chilly, […]

There are five types of climate according to the Köppen–Geiger classification system. Throughout the year, the tropical and dry climates are hotter. Summers are mild to warm, while winters are mild to cold in temperate areas. Climates are cooler in countries that are near or at one of the two polar poles. Only specialist plants can survive in the Tundra’s harsh climate. No month of the year has a temperature […]

According to a study conducted by Warwick University, a financial gain of $69,000 increases people’s mental wellness by 0.1 to 0.3 standard deviations. The study, which polled 9000 people, was published in 2001. Money is undoubtedly an influence, at least to some level, according to the study. According to a study conducted by MIT, poverty causes mental illness and sorrow in 91 percent of households. Poverty is expected to decrease […]