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Globalization - What Is To Be Done?

Posted on October 9, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, General Globalization
The increasing reach of globalization to trade and productivity is forcing governments to come to grips with workers' rights.
Keywords: globalization, worker rights, IMF, World Bank, Neoliberalism, economic policy

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Why "Fair Trade" Could Backfire for the United States

Posted on March 27, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
Many economists believe that the current approach to manufacturing employment in the United States will do little if anything to solve the current crisis.
Keywords: Neoliberalism, free trade, savings, economics, fair trade, Manufacturing, trade

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Dying for Free Trade

Posted on March 27, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Opinions and Editorials
As agricultural employment declines in developed countries, traditionally protectionist states are revisiting the topic of free trade in agriculture.
Keywords: Neoliberalism, free trade, agriculture, protectionism, tariffs

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Bush's Spring Break

Posted on March 19, 2007
Previously filed under: South America, Global Economy
Mark Engler questions the future of U.S. foreign policy towards Latin America with President Bush's recent trip south.
Keywords: Latin America, Neoliberalism, Chavez, Bush, Foreign Policy

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Globalization Tames the Left in Brazil

Posted on October 2, 2006
Countries: Brazil
Previously filed under: South America, General Globalization
Brazil has missed a golden opportunity provided by a robust global economy to chart a new and vibrant economic trajectory.
Keywords: Neoliberalism, Lula da Silva, high interest rates, globalization

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Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 19:44
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 - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 19:44
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 - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:39
As its earthquake death toll rose, China sought experts and equipment from Japan and Taiwan, neighbors it has long shunned.

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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