Easy Economics

Discover the 'Easy Economy' section of the Young Platform Academy to learn the basics of economics through simple explanations!

Beginner

What are bonds and how do they work?

What are bonds, and how do they work? The financial instruments that reduce the portfolio risk

April 17, 2026

14 min

Beginner

Stocks

Options: what are they and how do they work?

Options in finance are contracts giving the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a set price by a certain date, with a paid premium.

September 10, 2024

5 min

Beginner

Stocks

Stakeholders: who they are and how to identify them

What is a stakeholder? Discover the meaning of stakeholders, their types, practical examples, and the process of stakeholder mapping.

June 25, 2024

5 min

Beginner

Fiat Currency

Stocks

Managed Assets: what are they and how do they work?

Managed assets are services for investing and managing capital, led by professionals or passive tools, based on risk profiles and financial goals.

June 18, 2024

4 min

Beginner

Venture Capital: what it is and how it works

Fiat Currency

Stocks

Venture Capital: what is it and how does it work?

Venture capital: funding from investors who take on business risk, knowing they may lose their investment if the company does not succeed.

June 11, 2024

5 min

Beginner

Saving

Withholding agent: essential information for Italy

A withholding agent is an entity that pays taxes on behalf of a taxpayer, simplifying tax obligations and reducing the risk of penalties.

June 6, 2024

5 min

Beginner

What are supply and demand? A simple explanation

Crypto Market

Supply and demand: understanding the market

Supply and demand determine market prices: let's understand what they are and how the price curve graph works with a simple explanation

June 3, 2024

9 min

Beginner

Saving

Dividends: what are they, and how do they work?

Dividends are a fundamental component of the financial world and an important source of income for those who invest in the stock market.

May 31, 2024

8 min

Beginner

Fiat Currency

Saving

How to save money: a guide for everyone

Here’s how to save money using practical ways and methods, such as the 50 30 20 rule for monthly savings.

October 26, 2023

10 min

Beginner

Fiat Currency

Saving

What is BRICS and the history behind it

Learn how the BRICS countries united, what they are and their meaning in international politics and economics.

October 23, 2023

10 min

Beginner

Fiat Currency

ESM: what is the European bailout fund?

The ESM is a European fund that aims at eurozone stability. Learn about it's role in the economy and how it works

September 28, 2023

6 min

Beginner

Crypto Security

Social Engineering: the psychology of crypto scams

Learn about Social Engineering, the set of psychological strategies used by scammers to steal your data. Here’s how to protect yourself.

August 22, 2023

10 min

Beginner

Crypto Security

Phishing and Ponzi Schemes: How to Avoid Online Scams

The Internet is full of traps, such as phishing and pyramid schemes, which exploit the popularity and lack of information about cryptocurrencies.

August 21, 2023

7 min

Beginner

The Spread: how it works and why it matters in the economy

Saving

The Spread: What It Is and Why It Is so Important

What is the spread and why is it so important for governments and individuals? Find out how it's calculated and what a high value means.

August 21, 2023

7 min

Beginner

Saving

Stocks

What is compound interest: the formula and how to do it

As simple as it is miraculous, compound interest has always been popular among investors. Let's find out what it is and its formula!

July 12, 2023

6 min

Intermediate

ETF

ETFs: what they are and how they work

Let's find out what ETFs are: financial instruments that replicate the performance of assets and indices. We explain their advantages and types.

July 11, 2023

10 min

Fiat Currency

Saving

The Economic Cycle: How National Debt is Created

Economic cycles and national debt explained in full. Here you can learn how the economy works and why there are recurring financial crises.

June 15, 2023

10 min

Beginner

Fiat Currency

Saving

What does Recession really mean?

Learn more about the meaning of recession within the business cycle, its causes, consequences and how to prevent it.

May 17, 2023

9 min

Intermediate

Fiat Currency

Saving

What is stagflation and its meaning in History

Let’s study what stagflation is, clarifying its meaning and definition, from historical examples to its consequences.

April 24, 2023

7 min

Intermediate

Fiat Currency

What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and how is it calculated?

Let's find out what GDP is and how it is calculated, by analysing the three approaches to define Gross Domestic Product.

April 18, 2023

10 min

Beginner

Fiat Currency

Saving

What is inflation? Shedding light on the causes, types and remedies

Let's find out what inflation is, giving its definition and meaning, to know the causes, types and how to combat it.

April 12, 2023

10 min

Beginner

What are financial instruments ? The complete guide

ETF

Stocks

What are financial instruments? Definitions and differences

Discover the 7 asset classes of financial instruments in which you can invest, from shares to start-ups, as well as their differences and definitions.

November 4, 2022

10 min

Beginner

Stocks

What does investing mean? A beginner’s guide

To understand what it means to invest, you have to define your goals, the time you have available and the risk you want to take.

October 28, 2022

10 min

Beginner

Stocks

What is the difference between investing in stocks and bonds?

Considering investing in stocks or bonds? Returns are proportional to risks: find out what they are as well as the differences between these instruments.

October 14, 2022

9 min

Beginner

Stablecoin

Dollar Cost Averaging: How it Works, Pros and Cons

Dollar Cost Averaging is a method for accumulating capital over the long term. Find out if it's right for you and how to do it.

September 27, 2021

6 min

Beginner

Bitcoin

What are Safe-Haven Assets, and is Bitcoin one?

Learn how safe-haven assets work; they are financial assets which maintain or even gain value during economic crises, recessions and recoveries.

July 15, 2021

10 min

Beginner

Crypto Market

Money Management Basics: Your Net Worth and Profit

Discover the most effective method for calculating your net worth and investing the correct percentage of your savings.

October 19, 2020

7 min

Beginner

Stocks

Behavioural Finance: Invest Beyond Emotions

Does overconfidence or fear trick you? Discover how behavioural finance can help you avoid self-deception and make better investment choices.

October 13, 2020

6 min

Beginner

Stocks

Cognitive Bias: Know Yourself

Are you tired of making impulsive investment choices? Explore the world of behavioural finance to improve your financial decisions.

October 13, 2020

7 min

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Easy Economics

What are bonds and how do they work?

Options: what are they and how do they work?

Stakeholders: who they are and how to identify them

Managed Assets: what are they and how do they work?

Venture Capital: what is it and how does it work?

Withholding agent: essential information for Italy

Supply and demand: understanding the market

Dividends: what are they, and how do they work?

How to save money: a guide for everyone

What is BRICS and the history behind it

ESM: what is the European bailout fund?￼

Social Engineering: the psychology of crypto scams

Phishing and Ponzi Schemes: How to Avoid Online Scams

The Spread: What It Is and Why It Is so Important

What is compound interest: the formula and how to do it

ETFs: what they are and how they work

The Economic Cycle: How National Debt is Created

What does Recession really mean?

What is stagflation and its meaning in History

What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and how is it calculated?

What is inflation? Shedding light on the causes, types and remedies

What are financial instruments? Definitions and differences

What does investing mean? A beginner’s guide

What is the difference between investing in stocks and bonds?

Dollar Cost Averaging: How it Works, Pros and Cons

What are Safe-Haven Assets, and is Bitcoin one?

Money Management Basics: Your Net Worth and Profit

Behavioural Finance: Invest Beyond Emotions

Cognitive Bias: Know Yourself

ESM: what is the European bailout fund?