The “human face” adjustment was a measure implemented in Brazil in 2015 to reduce public spending and balance the budget, leading to cuts in social programs and public services. https://x-playn/pt/o-que-foi-o-ajuste-com-um-rosto-humano
The Agricultural Adjustment Act was a New Deal reform designed to assist struggling farmers by providing subsidies and quotas on agricultural production. It paid farmers to produce less to increase demand and raise prices, but was controversial due to destroying food while people went hungry. The 1938 act corrected some issues, but the practice of […]
Chiropractic adjustment involves manipulating bones, ligaments, and muscles, often in the spine, to increase mobility or correct alignment. Subluxations, or misalignments, may cause back pain. Chiropractors use various methods, including applying pressure with hands or tools, to adjust the spine and release stiff joints. Audible popping or cracking sounds may occur due to air bubbles […]
Fair value adjustment is an accounting process that reassesses an asset’s fair value when there is a material difference between it and the current book value. The process involves identifying the current market value and comparing it to the book value and current fair market value to arrive at a fair and reasonable amount for […]
The World Bank and IMF implement structural adjustment programs in developing nations to make their economies more productive, pay off debts, and sustain future growth. These programs can be controversial, as they often involve extreme free market strategies and can undermine democratic will. In recent years, the IMF and World Bank have solicited more input […]
Adjustment credit is a short-term loan between a central bank and a commercial bank to maintain liquidity. It is not a bailout for the bank. The central bank controls the money supply through fractional reserve banking and interest rates. If a bank experiences a large amount of withdrawals or cannot generate enough capital to lend […]
