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Power

Does peace require everyone to want peace? How do international sanctions work?

Why does the dollar dominate the world? What really causes inflation?

Who really pays a tariff? How can a ship stuck far away raise prices here?

Why does the Strait of Hormuz matter so much to the world economy? Why did Europe depend so heavily on Russian gas?

Why did semiconductors become a national security issue? Why does Taiwan matter so much to the world economy?

Why does a bond's price fall when interest rates rise? What are futures, and why do they matter even if you don't invest?

Why did housing become so expensive? Why are wages so different between countries?