Privatizaion

Privatization is the transfer of the services that used to belong to the state to the enterprises of the private sector. It is done free of any charge and also on a voluntary and free will basis. It can be realized in relation to the private residence as well as to big manufacturing plants and enterprises.

Optimism and Short Term Credits in Spain

A recent article in a Spanish newspaper revealed that short term credit in Spain reaches one billion euro this years. This announcement interested me, because the Dutch are famous for their propensity to save; they export more than they import, which is just the opposite in Spain where the imports outweigh the exports.

Oil Importers Relieved as Prices Drop below $64

Traders and importers were relieved last Tuesday when the cost of petroleum had dropped below $64 per barrel. The fall came after the Iranian government had made a softer and more positive response regarding its uranium enrichment project.

Trade Deficits with China and the Balance of Money Flows

There are trade deficits that are mounting in China and there are issues to be addressed in that arena. But all this in China is a planned event and you have competing money interests of Entrepreneurial Capitalists looking to manipulate US politics too. The game is being played at multiple levels here. Everyone needs to get what they want or it is a power struggle to take it and they will if they have too.

Deep Cuts Inflict Ford Motors

Closures and layoffs – These are two of the most troublesome dilemmas facing Ford Motor Company and its employees. Ford reported earlier the closure of its two factories and the laying off of approximately 10,000 workers. These events are brought about by the automaker’s plan to cut expenses to cope up with its previous losses.

Gas Wars: A Return to the Old Days in Atlanta, Georgia

If you are old enough to remember gas wars from the 60's, then you will understand what happened in Atlanta this past week. Read on for the details.

Lower Fuel Prices Mean a Stronger Christmas Retail Season

As the Hurricanes blow and spin off into the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean the Oil Crude commodity traders are believing that the 2006 Atlantic Tropical Hurricane Season will not cause Supply and Demand Issues and spike the price of crude.

How Regional Lay Offs and Company Closings Affect Us All

Recently in the Tampa Bay DMA, we saw a regional manufacturing company go out of business and 176 jobs were lost. The economic development association said it was a one-time thing and the local economy there was fine.

Increase Minimum Wage Won't Translate to Increased Economic Prosperity or Employee Productivity

Since the mid-1930's our society has traveled a path contrary to the founding fathers. There is more and more government and less and less individualism. The proposed minimum wage law is the most recent example of how government interference negatively affects human performance and removes the innate desire within humans to want to perform.

Venezuela: Oil, Gold and Foreign Affairs

This article examines the importance of Venezuela's hydrocarbon and mining industry and its impact on exports. Venezuela is blessed with huge hydrocarbon and mineral reserves including heavy crude oil, natural gas and gold and was one of the founding members of OPEC. Venezuela has proven oil reserves of around 76 billion barrels in 2005 and the current administration is attempting to establish an integrated energy market across South America.

Understanding Emissions Trading and Global Warming

It goes without saying that there is often an inherent conflict between science and economies. Emission trading is an interesting effort in the global warming arena.

Natural Gas Prices

The value chain of the gas industry consists of oil and gas exploration, drilling, gas processing, transmission and distribution, and the final end users such as residences and industries. After three years of stable residential gas expenditures, the forecast for this year indicates a rise of 40 percent.

The FDI Boom in India

In This article i look into the FDI Scene in India with the coming of the globalization era and try to do a comparative analysis of the FDI Scene between India and China and where India needs to improve upon if she has to overtake China in near future in relation to FDI Investment.