When Doctors Compete - You Win

Politicians love to talk about the rising cost of healthcare in. If the trend or rising prices doesn’t change, the implications for consumers and the economy could be devastating. While many government-imposed solutions are promoted every elections cycle, maybe it’s time to allow the free market to have a chance.

Which Country Will Be The Largest Economy In The World?

Find out what other counties may eventually challenge for the top economic spot.

The Rise of Globalisation in the World Economy

Factors that explain the rise of Globalisation, including free trade, capital mobility and improvements in technology.

What Causes a Current Account deficit

A current account deficit on the Balance of Payments means that the value of imports for goods and services is greater than the value of exports. The US currently has a very large current account deficit, roughly between 6-7% of GDP. This deficit threatens to cause a significant devaluation in the US dollar. This essay looks at the causes of a balance of payments deficit.

Ruined Rural Economy - India Have We Part 2

The article deals in depth the effect of the metal industry over agro due to neglected priority of GOI and subsequent lapses in taking care of farming sector and villages.

A Sub-Prime Economy?

The author argues the likelihood of relaxed lending standards, a declining housing market, and loss of American economic leadership in the international arena leading to more difficult times ahead

You Would Think Living in an Oil Rich Country Should Make Energy Costs Cheaper for Their People?

I went to fill up my car a few days ago and saw that the cost per liter of gas at $101.9. For those of you who are not on the metric system, that would equal roughly $3.57 a gallon. In Canada, the province of Alberta is booming, not because they just have wonderful beef, but the oil industry is flourishing beyond belief.

China 2007 - The Property Revolution

March 2007 is going to be taken as the turning point in China's Economy, to become a full member of the World Capital Club. After decades of public and communal property, the Chinese government legalized individual property in cities and industrial environments, which is great news for those who consider capitalism as the economic way to development and economic growth.

Trains And The Quality Of Life

I would like to comment on a published article in The Straits Times bearing the same title as this post. The article seems to be conceived to pacify those who could be opposing more rail lines as they do not see the need of expensive rail lines. As much as I like to concur with the author that having more rail lines will improve quality of life, I would like to pose some questions in response to the otherwise simplistic argument put forth.

Where Does The Money Come From

The one question nobody asks, and the one driving force that defines the sad state of the world today. The fact is, nobody knows, apart from a very few. But there are a few things we do know. We know that the money supply has been increasing world-wide at around 7.5% per year, and that local governments do not create any of it. And we know that all new money is issued by the banking system as interest-bearing debt. This truly is a curious state of affairs whereby someone somewhere is creating all this new money out of thin air and selling it to us through the banks at high interest.

Communities Forsaking Local Businesses To Attract Chain Stores

Sugarhouse in Salt Lake City is thriving with local businesses. These small shops make the area what it is - charming and quaint. However in the past five years as real-estate values in the area have skyrocketed more and more local shops are being sold by landlords for redevelopment for greater profit potential.

Ruined Rural Economy – Frog Vision Part-10

The article debates about the narrow approach with which most of the third world countries leaders are working. They are managing national economies from one crisis to another with out realising long term effect on common man.

A Guide To Jobs In Spain

Finding jobs in Spain is important if you plan to relocate to this country. The requirements vary depending on your country of origin. To find out the exact requirements for your situation, contact the Spanish consulate in your home country. Start your search on the internet and then plan to visit the country to find a job.

Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Competitiveness

Promoting agricultural productivity and competitiveness. Investment in agriculture – fishing, forestry, irrigation and drainage, agricultural trade, and agribusiness – has increased significantly. Rural infrastructure, which is integrally linked to rural development, has received the largest amount of investment

Social Well-Being, Risk Management, and Reducing Vulnerability

Commodity risk management. Price and weather risk management insurance provide farmers and institutions in developing countries better tools to manage exposure to price and weather fluctuations and potentially expand access to credit. Pilots are underway in India, Tanzania, Malawi, Ethiopia, Thailand, Nicaragua and Honduras and are under development in Kenya, Madagascar, Vietnam, and Bangladesh