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Globalization in the Southern Cone

Posted on February 7, 2007
Countries: Argentina
Previously filed under: South America, Global Economy
Globalization takes on new meaning in the Southern Cone with expanding opportunities for new partnerships and economic growth.
Keywords: Uruguay, trade, Southern Cone countries, South America, Paraguay, Mercursor, globalization, free market, Chile

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What Latin America Thinks About Globalization

Posted on January 16, 2007
Previously filed under: South America, General Globalization
Latin Americans are wary of Globalization. Comments from regional political, social and academic leaders help explain why.
Keywords: Latin America, globalization, trade, free market, debt, De Soto,

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Unions in Decline and Under Review

Posted on October 4, 2006
Previously filed under: North America, Global Economy
The future of modern labor unions is uncertain as their membership continues to decline and the powerful influence they once had is lost.
Keywords: labor unions, America, working conditions, wages, monopoly, free market

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Buying a Car in Pakistan

Posted on March 29, 2006
Previously filed under: Asia, Trade
People in Pakistan are tantalized with the idea of owning a car, but are denied the right to have one.
Keywords: Pakistan, trade, free trade, free market

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Let Market Forces Decide the Pace of Growth in Pakistan

Posted on March 29, 2006
Previously filed under: Asia, Opinions and Editorials
Why Pakistan should allow the system of market economy to fulfill the people's quest for happiness by providing them free choice to meet their needs.
Keywords: Pakistan, economic growth, regulation, taxation, free market, black market

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An Appraisal of Privatization

Posted on January 11, 2006
Previously filed under: Book and Film Reviews
This book offers comprehensive country-specific studies on the effects of privatization on people—winners and losers in different income, employment, and education groups.
Keywords: privatization, privatisation, state-owned, free market, open market

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Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 05:44
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.

Half in Ten

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 05:44
Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.

Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:34
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

In Departure, China Invites Outside Help

New York Times - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 02:59
China sought experts and equipment from Japan and Taiwan as President Hu Jintao visited the area affected by the earthquake.

The Caucus: Edwards to Endorse Obama

New York Times - Wed, 05/14/2008 - 15:38
The Obama campaign is hoping that John Edwards’s endorsement will be taken as the start of a coalescence around Mr. Obama as the nominee.

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