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An Inflation Reality Check

Posted on March 25, 2008
Previously filed under: Global Economy
While Zimbabwe demonstrates record breaking inflation, one may also look at Russia, Vietnam, Argentina, and Venezuela to see double digit inflation.
Keywords: inflation, Zimbabwe

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Brazil's Energy Windfall

Posted on March 20, 2008
Topics: Energy and Oil
Countries: Brazil
Previously filed under: South America, Global Economy
Brazil recently discovered billions of barrels of oil off its shores - and immediately started reorganizing its trade policy on the world market.
Keywords: Venezuela, OPEC, economics

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Taiwan's Textile Presence in Africa

Posted on March 7, 2008
Previously filed under: Africa, Global Economy
Swazi textile workers have taken to the streets, unsatisfied with wages and treatment.
Keywords: Swaziland, trade, Taiwan

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Russia and the New Great Game

Posted on February 28, 2008
Previously filed under: Asia, Global Economy
Russia appears to be perfectly situated in the global scramble to secure energy resources. This position is giving rise to a more assertive and possibly antagonistic Russia.
Keywords: competition, energy, oil, conflict, economy

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China's Internal Migrants

Posted on February 6, 2008
Topics: Urbanization, Migration
Countries: China
Previously filed under: Asia, Global Economy
This Council on Foreign Relations backgrounder reveals the impact of China's household registration system, the hukou, on rural-to-urban migrants.
Keywords: hukou system

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Globalization and the Markets

Posted on January 24, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Global Economy
David Dapice, an economics professor at Tufts University, discusses how vulnerable the integrated world economy has become to failures in one part of the globe.
Keywords: globalization, United States, recession, economics

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The Old Saga of Not Enough Jobs

Posted on December 19, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Global Economy
Many workers fear that technological innovations and outsourcing will lead to fewer available jobs. Economist Bernard Wasow argues that this is not necessarily true.
Keywords: job security, employment, outsourcing, labor markets, innovation

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The Chinese Immigrant Experience in Russia

Posted on November 28, 2007
Topics: Migration
Countries: Russia
Previously filed under: Global Economy
Frustrated by a weak economy and a lack of jobs, many Russians have directed blame toward a growing immigrant population.
Keywords: population

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The Mixed Blessings of Oil Boom for African Countries

Posted on November 13, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Global Economy
In Africa, oil revenue has the potential to improve the lives of millions.
Keywords: Africa, oil, economy, corruption

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Beyond the Oil Peak

Posted on November 13, 2007
Previously filed under: Global Economy
Peak oil may only be decades away and it is time to understand the consequences for an oil-dependent society.
Keywords: oil, consumption, transportation, economy, rising oil prices, peak oil

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Russia Puts Energy Importers Over a Barrel

Posted on October 26, 2007
Previously filed under: Global Economy
Current negotiations may redirect large quantities of Russian energy supplies into Asia rather than being sent west to Europe.
Keywords: Russia, Asia, oil, natural gas, import/export

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Global Oil Trends

Posted on October 25, 2007
Previously filed under: Global Economy
Dwindling oil reserves and shaky relations between producers and consumers has made oil the central concern in today's global marketplace.
Keywords: oil, Saudi Arabia, economics, Venezuela, production, consumption

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War Costs Africa USD 18 Billion Annually

Posted on October 11, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Global Economy
Africa's wars have destroyed resources that could have benefited the continent's people.
Keywords: war, GDP, international arms deals, United Nations

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The Malaysian Miracle

Posted on October 3, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Global Economy
Economic growth in Malaysia shows that a strategy of bringing the bottom up can lead to success.
Keywords: Malaysia, economy, growth, IMF, natural resources

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Argentina's Scientists Return to their Roots

Posted on September 5, 2007
Countries: Argentina
Previously filed under: South America, Global Economy
Argentinian organizations such as Raices are working to bring foreign-educated scientists and researchers back home.
Keywords: scientists

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