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A fruit vendor in the informal Cuban market. Once illegal, such activity is becoming accepted and taxed by the Cuban government. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/roubicek/2046658073/"> Mark Rowland (flickr)</a>

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Cuba's shrinking state makes way for eager entrepreneurs

As the Cuban economy is liberalized, budding entrepreneurs are competing with more than just each other. Their biggest competitor may be the Cuban government.

A call center in India. New U.S. policies against outsourcing jobs overseas will hurt India's IT sector the most. Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dgrobinson/382439150/">David Robinson (flickr)</a>

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India's Outsourcing Woes

In spite of the global recession's painful effects on most of the world's economies, India has managed to stay stable. The country even expects its economy to grow by 5 percent this year.

Despite rising unemployment, average hourly wages went up 4 percent in the past year. Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesyu/13042995/">James Yu (flickr)</a>

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Rising Wages Amid the Global Recssion

It's tough finding a job in this economy. There have already been 3.6 million job losses since the start of the recession.

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Announcing the Weekly Comment Contest Winner!

This week's comment contest winner is anonymous, which is technically against the rules, but we liked the comment anyway.

The Chinese government wants to boost rural consumerism by offering rebates on home appliances. Photo: Cassandra Nelson/Mercy Corps

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China's Rural Stimulus Plan

As China rings in the Year of the Ox, its government is encouraging rural residents to splurge — on TVs, washing machines, refrigerators and personal computers — through a new subsidy program aimed to boost domestic dem

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Sovereign Funds - A Powerful Secret

As a result of a huge surplus of petrodollars in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), "a secretive, government-controlled investment fund is helping to shift the balance of power in t

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Russia and the New Great Game

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.

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Immigration Investment

An August 2007 piece from the New York Times shares an innovative new plan by Spain to provide a legal route for migration.

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Is Globalization to Blame for Income Inequality?

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ARTICLE ISFROM 2007. VISIT OUR HOMEPAGE FOR NEW CONTENT.

A look at the causes of income inequality and how they can be overcome.

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For Better or Worse...

Can migrant workers help to improve an economy? An article in the Economist says they can.

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World on the Move

Cape Verde, Africa is feeling the affects of migration, says The New York Times.

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Beyond the Oil Peak

Peak oil may only be decades away and it is time to understand the consequences for an oil-dependent society.

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The Mixed Blessings of Oil Boom for African Countries

In Africa, oil revenue has the potential to improve the lives of millions.

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U.S. Immigration Policy Fritters Away Education Benefit

Close-minded immigration policy forces many U.S.-educated foreign students to seek other pastures.

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Historic Election in Argentina

Cristina Fernandez, former first lady and senator, has become the first women to be elected president in Argentina.

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