Economics SL
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Unit 1 - Intro to Econ & Core Concepts
Unit 2 - Microeconomics
Unit 3 - Macroeconomics
Unit 4 - The Global Economy
Economics SL
Unit 4 - The Global Economy
Social Enterprises: Pioneering Change in Developing Countries
500 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
Banking- not just for adults!
- Improving Access: Banking helps people invest in stuff. In some countries, it's as tough for poor people to get bank accounts as it is for you to beat the final boss in a video game!
- Microfinance: Super small loans to help poor people start businesses or survive emergencies.
- The Good: Helps women become like Wonder Women in their families!
- The Bad: Some folks get stuck in a debt loop like a bad internet connection.
- Mobile Banking: Just like texting, but with money. It's helping millions without needing a fancy smartphone.
- Example: In Kenya, mobile banking made people's financial lives as stable as your favorite gaming platform.
Girl power- empowering women
- Educating Girls: It's like a cheat code for development! Educated moms have healthier, smarter kids and earn more points—er, money!
- Legal Reforms: Breaking down legal barriers to make sure women can own businesses and inherit property. Think of it as a quest to level up society!
- Political Power-Up: More women in politics is like adding more characters to your favorite game. Diversity for the win!
Boss level-reducing corruption
- What Is It? Corruption is like a bug in the system that makes everything glitch.
- How to Fix It: Like patching a game, reducing corruption needs clear rules, transparency, and accountability.
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Economics SL
Unit 4 - The Global Economy
Social Enterprises: Pioneering Change in Developing Countries
500 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
Social enterprise- a cool way businesses help
- Definition: Social enterprises are businesses that make money but also help society.
- Why It's Cool: It's like having a superhero business! They solve funding problems for non-profits and make life better in developing countries.
- Real-World Example
- Phandeeyar: A tech innovation lab in Myanmar. Think of it as a geeky superhero academy for local startups.
- Buffalo Bicycle Company: Building bikes for African terrain. Imagine a bike tailor-made for Indiana Jones' adventures!
Banking- not just for adults!
- Improving Access: Banking helps people invest in stuff. In some countries, it's as tough for poor people to get bank accounts as it is for you to beat the final boss in a video game!
- Microfinance: Super small loans to help poor people start businesses or survive emergencies.
- The Good: Helps women become like Wonder Women in their families!
- The Bad: Some folks get stuck in a debt loop like a bad internet connection.
- Mobile Banking: Just like texting, but with money. It's helping millions without needing a fancy smartphone.
- Example: In Kenya, mobile banking made people's financial lives as stable as your favorite gaming platform.
Girl power- empowering women
- Educating Girls: It's like a cheat code for development! Educated moms have healthier, smarter kids and earn more points—er, money!
- Legal Reforms: Breaking down legal barriers to make sure women can own businesses and inherit property. Think of it as a quest to level up society!
- Political Power-Up: More women in politics is like adding more characters to your favorite game. Diversity for the win!
Boss level-reducing corruption
- What Is It? Corruption is like a bug in the system that makes everything glitch.
- How to Fix It: Like patching a game, reducing corruption needs clear rules, transparency, and accountability.
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