share Much Ado About NAFTA As November approaches both Democratic hopefuls are pointing fingers at NAFTA-- but what is really to blame for American job losses?Tags: Naftafair tradeClintonObamaRegions: North AmericaCategories: Trade Read more »
share Gates Foundation Can't Go It Alone Bill Gates' forays into aid are to be welcomed, but they can only succeed alongside government involvement.Tags: developmentphilanthropysocial entrepreneurGates FoundationRegions: North AmericaCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share The Fair Trade Future The authors of the book 'Fair Trade: The Challenges of Transforming Globalization' suggest some key changes for the Fair Trade market. Tags: sustainabilityagricultureglobal economyfair tradeRegions: North AmericaCategories: Trade Read more »
share Hollywood Still Seduces the World Despite growing resentment of US foreign policy, Hollywood continues to experience record growth internationally, perpetuating both negative and favorable views of the US. Tags: marketsculturetradeFilmUSRegions: North AmericaCategories: Culture and Society Read more »
share Globalization and the Markets 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. Categories: Global EconomyTopics: Economic DevelopmentGlobalizationTags: global economic crisisrecessionDavid DapiceRegions: North AmericaCountries: United States Read more »
share When Business Turns Green By incorporating sustainable practices, UPS helps the environment while saving money. Tags: environmentcorporate social responsibilitysustainabilitybusinessRegions: North AmericaCategories: Environment Read more »
share Holiday Giving Shopping for the World.Tags: givingdonationscharitiesholidaysRegions: North AmericaCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share Assisting Haitian Communities David McNamee, Assistant Professor of International Business in Portland, United States hopes to bring his skills and experience to farmers in a small Haitian community. Categories: InterviewsTopics: AgricultureTags: technologycoffeefarmersRegions: North AmericaCountries: Haiti Read more »
share The Old Saga of Not Enough Jobs Many workers fear that technological innovations and outsourcing will lead to fewer available jobs. Economist Bernard Wasow argues that this is not necessarily true. Tags: outsourcinginnovationemploymentlabor marketsjob securityRegions: North AmericaCategories: Global Economy Read more »
share The Next U.S. President and Trade U.S. presidential candidates are highlighting the importance of how to approach trade, outsourcing and immigration in the face of globalization.Tags: outsourcingtradeimmigrationU.S. electionspresidencyRegions: North AmericaCategories: Trade Read more »
share Raising Awareness - Global Citizen Corps Leaders Take Action Americans have the resources and technology necessary to fight AIDS worldwide, and it is time for everyone to get involved.Tags: HIV/AIDSAdvocacyawarenessstudent actionGlobal Citizen CorpsRegions: North AmericaCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share Providing Refugees and Immigrants the Skills to Thrive Drew Katz discusses his experience working with local refugee and immigrant farmers in Portland, Oregon, USA.Tags: agricultureinterviewsrefugeeimmigrantfarmRegions: North AmericaCategories: Interviews Read more »
share Understanding the Falling Dollar Brad Setser of the Council on Foreign Relations talks about the U.S. dollar, foreign exchange markets, and how governments control currency.Tags: tradeeconomicsglobal marketplaceU.S. currencycurrency exchangeRegions: North AmericaCategories: Interviews Read more »
share U.S. Immigration Policy Fritters Away Education Benefit Close-minded immigration policy forces many U.S.-educated foreign students to seek other pastures.Tags: economyUnited Stateseducationemploymentimmigration policyRegions: North AmericaCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share Book Reveals What the World Eats What's on the World's Dinner Table?Tags: globalizationfood securitynutritionmalnutritionfood consumptionRegions: North AmericaCategories: Book and Film Reviews Read more »