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Economic Sea


Amidst the world of commerce and trade

Lies the foundation of our daily brigade

Economy, the heart of our monetary system

A complex structure that we can't help but listen

 

It's a web of transactions and values

Where supply and demand leads to venues

Where products are sold and services are bought

And every penny counts, or else it's for naught

 

The stock markets rise and fall like tides

And investors fear a recession that hides

Inflation and deflation are two sides of the coin

That can make or break a nation's join

 

The GDP is a measure of growth

But at times, it only reflects a mirage both

Unemployment rates can hit the roof

And bring the entire economy down with a woof

 

As we delve deeper into this world of money

We realize it's a system that's not funny

For it affects every aspect of our lives

From the way we eat to the roof over our heads and our drives

 

So let us learn to navigate this economic sea

And try to build a world that's free

From the shackles of poverty and strife

And where prosperity is a part of life.

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Oscar Auliq-Ice’s body of work spans a wide range of genres, including poetry, short stories, fables, novellas, and theatrical plays. His fictional writing stands out for its originality and emotional depth. In the realm of non-fiction, he delves into intricate philosophical and societal themes, addressing topics such as ethics, logic, political philosophy, epistemology, existential thought, and the philosophy of mind. Renowned for his concise and clever epigrams and aphorisms, Auliq-Ice has earned recognition as a thinker who skillfully combines scholarly insight with mainstream accessibility.

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