Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that offers copyright licenses for individuals and businesses to maintain ownership of their creative content while allowing others to use it under certain conditions. There are six types of licenses, ranging from complete freedom to limited freedom to share only an original work. Each license requires credit to be […]
Commons are goods that are non-excludable and rival, such as international fish stocks, water, and animals for hunting. Public goods are non-excludable and non-rival, while private goods are excludable and rival. Club goods are non-rival and excludable, and can only be accessed by joining a specific club or organization. Governments are responsible for public goods, […]
The House of Commons is a legislative body in the UK and Canada, with the UK operating with the House of Lords and Canada having a Senate. It was established in the 14th century to include citizens in government. The modern UK House of Commons has 650 MPs, while Canada has 308. The lower house […]
The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer delivers an annual budget statement to Parliament, and is allowed to have a drink during the speech. Speculation over the drink choice is part of an old tradition, but recent chancellors have opted for water. Smoking is banned in the House of Commons. Each year, the Chancellor of the […]
