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Much Ado About NAFTA

Posted on March 6, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
As November approaches both Democratic hopefuls are pointing fingers at NAFTA-- but what is really to blame for American job losses?
Keywords: Nafta, fair trade, Obama, Clinton

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Gates Foundation Can't Go It Alone

Posted on February 12, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Opinions and Editorials
Bill Gates' forays into aid are to be welcomed, but they can only succeed alongside government involvement.
Keywords: philanthropy, social entrepreneur, Gates Foundation, development

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The Fair Trade Future

Posted on February 6, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
The authors of the book 'Fair Trade: The Challenges of Transforming Globalization' suggest some key changes for the Fair Trade market.
Keywords: fair trade, global economy, sustainability, agriculture

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Hollywood Still Seduces the World

Posted on January 30, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Culture and Society
Despite growing resentment of US foreign policy, Hollywood continues to experience record growth internationally, perpetuating both negative and favorable views of the US.
Keywords: Film, culture, US, trade, markets

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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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When Business Turns Green

Posted on January 11, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Environment
By incorporating sustainable practices, UPS helps the environment while saving money.
Keywords: environment, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, business

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Assisting Haitian Communities

Posted on December 20, 2007
Topics: Agriculture
Countries: Haiti
Previously filed under: North America, Interviews
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.
Keywords: technology, farmers, coffee

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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 Next U.S. President and Trade

Posted on December 18, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
U.S. presidential candidates are highlighting the importance of how to approach trade, outsourcing and immigration in the face of globalization.
Keywords: trade, immigration, U.S. elections, presidency, outsourcing

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Raising Awareness - Global Citizen Corps Leaders Take Action

Posted on December 17, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Opinions and Editorials
Americans have the resources and technology necessary to fight AIDS worldwide, and it is time for everyone to get involved.
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, student action, Global Citizen Corps, awareness, Advocacy

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Understanding the Falling Dollar

Posted on December 14, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Interviews
Brad Setser of the Council on Foreign Relations talks about the U.S. dollar, foreign exchange markets, and how governments control currency.
Keywords: U.S. currency, trade, economics, currency exchange, global marketplace

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Providing Refugees and Immigrants the Skills to Thrive

Posted on December 14, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Interviews
Drew Katz discusses his experience working with local refugee and immigrant farmers in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Keywords: refugee, immigrant, agriculture, farm, interviews

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U.S. Immigration Policy Fritters Away Education Benefit

Posted on November 8, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Opinions and Editorials
Close-minded immigration policy forces many U.S.-educated foreign students to seek other pastures.
Keywords: immigration policy, United States, education, employment, economy

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Book Reveals What the World Eats

Posted on November 1, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Book and Film Reviews
What's on the World's Dinner Table?
Keywords: food consumption, food security, malnutrition, nutrition, globalization

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Embracing the Challenge of Free Trade

Posted on October 15, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
Federal Reserve chairmen Ben S. Bernanke's speech at the Montana Economic Development Summit, May 1st, 2007, Butte, Montana.
Keywords: Federal Reserve, free trade, competition, Off-Shoring, trade barriers

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