Economics: The Gap Between the Have & Have Nots Is Much More About Individual Choice

Even with the DOW over 11,000, discussion continues to focus on how to close the gap between the haves and have nots. Maybe this gap is the elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about.

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.

The Killer For Our Country

Unless certain things are done the USA will cease to exist. These things are going to be the demise of this once great country. We all need to take notice. If our forefathers were alive today I Guarantee that they would commit suicide.

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.

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.

Economic Growth Strongest in the West

Economic growth this year will be strongest in Canada's western and easternmost provinces, according to a new provincial forecast prepared by BMO Financial Group. The boom in prices for natural resources, which is benefiting Alberta and Newfoundland in particular, is weighing on the other provinces.

Relating The Macro Economy to Your Small Business

Believe it or not, the success of your small business depends to some extent on the economy as a whole. This article explains how economic indicators may be influencing your business success.

How Did Our Oil Get Under Their Sands?

Recounting sixty years of Western economic policies that have led to the rise of Islamic Fundamentalism in Iran.

The Basics of Inflation

There is a lot of talk of inflation in the economic news lately. What does it mean?

American Dream Grant and American Dream Accounts

Hillary Clinton has stated that she has a plan for America and a Plan for the Middle Class. She has indicated any speech that she wishes to promote the American Dream Plan. The plan is to make the middle class of affordable again. Hillary Clinton's plan does not sound like anything at least in a way she presents the plan that it is not something that the Democratic Party would necessarily subscribe to. Why do I say this?

Third World to First World in 4.5 Seconds; Not So Fast!

It takes a lot to go from Third World to First World and it seems that many countries are forced to do it much faster than they are either ready for or can handle. It takes many things to upgrade a civilization and it also takes a couple of generations.

Funding Under Funded Pensions Should Include No Strike Clause

Most workers who work in a very large corporation are extremely concerned about the under funded pensions. Most people are very concerned also that they may be living longer and run out of money in their retirement. Many financial advisers and planners are now telling people to postpone their retirement as long as possible.

An Introduction To Certification

Consumers have so many choices to choose from. As the world becomes even more borderless, various goods and services find their way into new and foreign markets. Keeping a tab on these imports is a top priority among governments that enforce quality on goods and services that their people consume. There are also safety factors that need to be considered, as safety standards vary by country. For most countries, monitoring comes in the way of certificates.