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Philosophical Thought on Economic Development in California
Recently, I was asked to volunteer my time and talents to help recruit businesses for our city. Why? Well, we like all of California were hit by an economic recession. In the city I live in unemployment was still quite low, in the six percent or less range, but our neighboring cities were experienci
It's Not All Bad Out There - Bad Feelings May Bring Good Tidings
Investor sentiment about economy and the market is eerily reminiscent of those evil days of 2008. Even Johnny Carson's Carnac the Magnificent would be having trouble reading this economy. No one feels good about what's going on right now, and between the Euro crisis, our stagnant economy w
THE SEZ's: The Fire Continues to Burn
The Indian government has approved proposals for 180 special economic zones (SEZs) with an idea that it would invite foreign direct investment, provide jobs, and promote the development of secondary industries to service firms. If SEZs were so beneficial then why this huge protest in many parts of t
We Can Fix the Economy OVERNITE!
It' really simple to jump start the economy. They "Smart" folks in government just have to listen.
The After Effects Of The Great Depression
The downfall of the Lehman Brothers may just be the omen of a major economic crisis. We may very well witness the very beginning of the end of the United States of America.
The True Meaning of Serial Numbers - Economic Value and Ownership
Everything in our world today revolves around commerce and economic value.Have you ever noticed that serial numbers are on EVERYTHING!: Dollar bills, your bank account, your car (VIN), traffic tickets.Even YOU have been serialized by your birth certificate, driver's license, SSN card etc.Practi
Will Bailouts and Nationalizations Create Protectionism?
When the state bail out an Industry, then that Industry has to Survive. Could protectionism be the only means of survival for our new State-owned Enterprises?
No Shortage Of Energy, Just Technology - 1975 Editorial
Gasoline continues its relentless march to $1 per gallon and still Congress ducks the issue in hope the President, by himself, will make the unpopular decisions necessary to solve the energy crisis.
The Treasury Department Plans to Outsource Management of $700 Billion
The Treasury Department has announced plans to outsource the management of this $700 billion using special contracting authorities. Sounds like government sponsored Enron.
Philosophy of the Economy - Marketism Verses Capitalism
With the Globalization and Intellectualization of the Market the "Trickle down" Economics of Capitalism cannot provide functional system for long term economic development; by shady business practices promoting mostly big businesses, by ideologically motivated system for wealth distributio
High Crude Oil Prices Raise Prices on Everything
The effects of high crude oil prices are insidiously working their way through the world economy. Because oil is at the core of almost everything we do; any dramatic price shifts are almost immediately reflected in major product segments. From airline ticket prices, to tires, from the price of a gra
Japan Recession Curbing the Unemployment
Japan is the nation of high determination and strength. It is the only nation which is the victim of nuclear attack and even after such a big blow the people of Japan have united and with their strong mind have come out of that disaster like a very small accident. Thus the people of Japan are suppos
Is The US Economy Circling The Drain?
This is a medical term used by hospital staff when a patient is beyond all hope of saving but is still alive,still clinging to the very last bit of life till it too is gone, and the patient slips quietly into death. They are no longer a part of this world and gone forever. Is this an accurate descri
Put an End to Boom Or Bust in the Property Market
With the current state of the property market in the UK its clear that these are not good times at all if you are looking to buy or sell your home. House prices falling meaning if you are selling your house you aren't getting as good a return on your investment than say 12 months ago. In the wo
Monetary Outflows to China Significant
While the Bank of China prepares for an IPO and investors will be watching all those rather interesting shall we say bad loans, we see our trade deficit with China go ballistic. In May Chinas finance minister noted a surge of 44% in their trade surplus with the United States.
Cash Flow Musings
Now, instead of salesmen, a company can advertise for affiliates, people who can work from home, set up websites and sell the company's products.This costs the company very little, and the affiliate can set up even without a website. True, it's a lot better if he or she has one, but there
Obama's New Stimulus Package is Worth Almost $900 Billion Dollars - What's it Worth For You?
The Federal Government has created a new stimulus package worth almost $900 billion dollars in hopes of getting the country on its feet again. Obama's defense to allowing such a large amount for his plan comes to the fact that the country will be losing a whole lot more if something is not done
Have We Hit the Bottom?
The appreciation opportunity will return not long from now and banks are setting their customers up to be able to take advantage of the improvement in the economy five years from now. This article focuses on the advantages purchasing real estate now and how the new loans, being offered by banks, wil
Materialism - How Much is Enough?
How materialistic our children have become never ceases to amaze me. Did you ever look at what our children want and desire and how much these things cost? Ed Hardy is making a killing marketing to our kids and so is Michael Jordan with his never ending barrage of new-release Air Jordans. How much i
Will Offshore Drilling and ANWR Solve Our Problems?
There are three main heated debates involving energy right now including John McCain's Gasoline Tax Holiday, who is responsible for gasoline prices, and what effect offshore drilling and ANWR (the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve) can have on the United States. I've already covered the McC