The British referendum in favour of Brexit or “British Exit” is now at the heart of world economic news. Indeed, this vote has and will have significant impacts, the actors already expect serious consequences on the financial markets. But what are and would be the risks of this British exit from the EU in 2016?
Economy
What is the median standard of living of the French?
The results of the latest INSEE survey entitled “Household income and wealth” revealed a certain stagnation in the median standard of living in France. The overall poverty rate has also fallen, although the trends are different for the poorest and wealthiest households. An update on the figures
What is Quantitative Easing?
The European Central Bank, ECB, is a financial institution that ensures that inflation remains stable at around 2%. In other words, a constant price increase of around 2%, which it considers to be a reflection of a well-functioning economy. Today, inflation is around 0%. The ECB will therefore ensure that prices are increased
What is a currency crisis?
The foreign exchange market offers to meet to exchange one currency for another, such as the exchange of the euro for the dollar
Can we respond to the crisis by decreasing growth?
All countries have a common objective. Produce more wealth than the previous year to stimulate their growth.
Fighting unemployment in France, can we emerge victorious?
For more than 20 years, France has not succeeded in reducing its unemployment rate to below 7%, unlike the rest of the developed countries in Europe. Indeed, it faces essentially structural unemployment
How does a company finance its projects?
In order to increase its activity and develop, a company needs money and therefore financing. It must be able to buy machines to ensure its production, for example.
What is the IMF for?
The International Monetary Front, or IMF, was created in 1944 and has 188 member countries. Its main role is to help one or more countries facing a financial crisis
How the pay-as-you-go pension system works
The principle of distribution makes our pension system work. Working people in employment status contribute to a pension fund, which then immediately uses these funds to pay the pensions of current pensioners.
Why are housing prices rising in France?
As a general rule, when we approach the price of housing in terms of purchases, we are talking about the price per square metre. When we talk about the price of a rental, this is different.
