Ever Expanding Price System - Is it a Viable Method?

For those who like the philosophical debate the Technocracy Group comes up with some interesting intellectual scenarios on economies, price systems, monetary policy and the future of human civilizations. For instance on self-proclaimed technocrat looking for someone to convince has brought up this point of contention stating:

Getting Free Stuff - How Freebies Work

Just How Big is the Free Industry? Find out how Free works.

How Crude Oil Prices Impact the Consumer

While very few of us think to check the current rate of crude oil prices, the fact of the matter is that every chance in the cost of crude oil makes an impact on our lives. Here are a couple of examples of how we are affected by the price of crude oil.

How Gas Prices Affect Our Economy

Over the past few years gas prices seem to always be in the news. In one week they are extremely high and the next they are extremely low. This volatility in gas prices is not a positive trend four our country as we are trying to increase stability and then in turn increase our economic growth.

Indiana Leads The Nation In Foreclosure Of Homes

Indiana leads the nation in foreclosed homes. Find out why!

Civil Society

Civil society has grown exponentially over the past decades and today is recognized as an important development actor throughout the world; monitoring public policies, providing technical expertise, and partnering ...

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

An Industry Where Jobs Are NOT Exported

Does an industry exist that can benefit the economy, the environment, world peace, and create jobs while keeping them in the country? Believe it or not, the answer is a resounding yes! So what exactly is this industry and why is America not employing more of it?

Ruined Rural Economy - Doomed Farmers Part 9

The article analyse the problems of farmers and few remedial measures with respect to changed government priorities. The unequal distribution of budget layout and neglect of farming sectors effect of growing economies.

Why We Need A Replacement Rail Tunnel At The Detroit-Windsor Crossing

The current rail tunnel under the Detroit River is 100 years old and links southwest Detroit and southeast Ontario. It is owned and operated as an ongoing business by the Detroit River Tunnel Partnership (DRTP).

DIBC Setbacks In Detroit And Windsor

Regulatory, legal and municipal actions affecting the Detroit International Bridge Company (DIBC) are summarized chronologically from news reports and official documents.

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.

The Detroit River Tunnel Partnership

The Detroit River Tunnel Partnership (DRTP) is poised to build a new, high-capacity rail tunnel under the Detroit River to provide improved freight service between the United States and Canada. The DRTP is an equal partnership between Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and Borealis Infrastructure Trust.