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Economy & business fact checks

Explore claims publishers have checked about economy & business. Read their original ratings and follow the evidence.

7,091 published reviews in this topic

AnnirEconomy & business

"مركزي ليبيا يصدر شكل جديد لفئات العملة الليبية مع ازالة صورة الشهيد عمر المختار من فئة 10 دنانير"

Publisher’s rating: مضلل

The review says the circulated designs were entries in a Central Bank of Libya currency-design competition held in 2011, rather than evidence of a new currency issue. It reports that the bank announced a new currency issue in 2013, and that searches of the bank’s official pages found no indication of a further new issue.

FACTLYEconomy & business

The Government of India provides a monthly sum of Rs. 3000 through the Rojgaar Sangam Yojana. To qualify, individuals must have passed Class 12, and none of their family members should be employed in the government sector

Publisher’s rating: MISLEADING

The review says the scheme is run by Uttar Pradesh’s Labour Department, not the Government of India. It reports that the scheme offers employment opportunities and career guidance, but provides no financial assistance or specific eligibility criteria.

日本ファクトチェックセンターEconomy & business

生活保護受給者の71.9%が女性

Publisher’s rating: 誤り

The review finds that 71.9% refers to women among caregivers, not public assistance recipients. It reports that women made up about half of recipients, calculating a 50.4% share from the 2021 fiscal-year survey.

המשרוקיתEconomy & business

אין העלאת מסים בתקציב 2024

Publisher’s rating: כן, אבל

The review finds that some significant tax increases approved alongside the 2024 budget would take effect only in later years, including increases to VAT, health tax and carbon tax. It also notes that some tax increases would apply in 2024, including taxes on smoking products, a fuel substitute and bank profits. It further reports a reduction of one annual recuperation day for workers.