Economic Affects of Rising and Falling House Prices

Rising house prices increase consumer wealth and are likely to be associated with an increase in mortgage equity withdrawal. Mortgage equity withdrawal means people remortgage and take out a bigger loan against the value of their house. It means they have more money that they can spend and this leads to an increase in consumer spending and therefore Aggregate demand.

Geographic Shift in Plant Locations of U.S.- Canadian Automotive Industry

In a recent paper circulated by leading Canadian automotive analyst Dennis DesRosiers, he pointed out that transportation costs and uncertainty about long delays at the Detroit-Windsor border crossing were pushing automotive manufacturers and suppliers away from the region - a drain that's already clear in southwestern Ontario and southeastern Michigan.

Ruined Rural Economy India - Forgotten Common Man - Part 7

The article in series of Ruined Rural Economy further highlights as to how GOI is forgetting a common man at all. How brutally four farmers were killed on 14 March 2007 at Nandigram in Wesy Bengal is analyzed in the light of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at the cost of human lives.

5 Economic Tests for Joining the Euro

Before deciding whether the UK should join the Euro the Chancellor, Gordon Brown drew up 5 economic tests which the UK must pass for the UK to join. The main principle behind these 5 economic tests was whether the UK would cope with a common monetary policy. The 5 tests are in some ways superfluous. The main test being is really whether the UK has a degree of economic harmonisation with the rest of Europe.

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.

Upgrading The US Will Not Be An Easy Task

It is time for America, the greatest nation ever created in the history of mankind to upgrade the civilization we created. This will be a huge undertaking due to the massive size now with some 300 million people. In fact no one could say it will be easy, as nothing in life ever is. No one said that fixing the problems would be simple, but the concept of how it should work is simple.

Recession Looms For US Economy

Reasons why the American Economy may enter a Recession. Including falling House Prices, House Prices could have further to fall, Mortgage Lenders going Bust and large Current Account Deficit.

Economic Development After Initial Revitalization of Nairobi's Slum

As the local Kibera Slum, Nairobi, Kenya's largest slum is re-vitalized as part of a herculean effort and creates its own wind and small business environment it will be time to push for strong economic development. Once economic plan is initiated it must be maintained.

The Rise of Globalisation in the World Economy

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

Rural Ruined Economy of India - No Magic Stick Part 4

My dear esteem ezine readers with new theme and analysis I am with you to debate on ruining effect of Indian rural economy. The article high lights various effect of last three budgets of India on a common man. It gives out various factors for such actions and analysis of metal versus grains preference of Indian planners.

The Wave of Changing Demographics and the Need for an Intellectual Capital Insurance Policy

As populations age there will be fewer people providing the productivity and more people on the public receiving side of things. This poses a problem for many nations including the United States. Recently, our Online Think Tank considered this and a member William Sheridan mentioned the need for an Intellectual Capital Insurance Policy for Canada and the US.

Deflation And Its Effects On The Economy

Deflation means the value of your money increases over time, as opposed to inflation. Why is that bad for the economy? Read on - and put on your thinking caps!

GM-Chrysler Merger Would Hurt State Budget

Auto industry is bombarded with plant closures, job cuts and vanishing confidences. And with the potential GM-Chrysler merger, it is expected that the financial system of the entire state, not only the industry, would be greatly hurt.