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

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.

Ruined Rural Economy - India Had We Part -1

The article deal with detailed analysis of Indian economy and its effect on farmers. How badly new liberal policies have ruined Indian agro sector is discussed. Hope people of India will find benefited to discuss the issues affecting their economy.

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.

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!

Low Inflation in the UK

Since the Bank of England was given independence in 1997 UK inflation has been close to the government’s target of 2% +/-1. This is a remarkable improvement for the UK economy. Previously the UK economy suffered from consistently high inflation. Eg in 1979 inflation reached 25%. In 1992 inflation reached 11%. Reasons for low inflation are a matter of debate. The question is how long will this continue?

Economics and CEO Type Leaders in Government; Some Thoughts

Currently we have an MBA President and our economy is cooking along find, actually better than anyone could ever expect. Should we continue to have MBA Presidents? How about CEO Type Leaders in Government, many believe we should, even as they also say that government is not a for profit business.

Are You Ready For The Next Global Depression

Oil and gas is fueling our economy and the world. Oil and gas is fueling our global warming woes. We need to make a choice now. Our climate, or our economy.

A Thought I Leave With You Today on Free Markets Drifting Away

We need free-markets and we must remember the words of Adam Smith. And too that point I wish to add; Free Markets should allow winners to succeed and losers to fail, not prop up those who fail to innovate and adapt and curtail those with the innovations. Some modern day liberals say that they are leveling the playing field, yet pass legislation for raising minimum wage and regulation to create price controls.

Fairtrade Fortnight Special: Shopping For a Better World Part 2

There are three different kinds of company - the alternative, the altruistic and the renegades. The interaction and relative commercial success of these different types of company are at the heart of the battle for the future market.

Essential Oils – Alternatives to Afghanistan's Opium Poppy

Essential oils and spices – alternatives to opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan? According to a recent press release by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Afghanistan is currently the world's largest producer of opium, the raw ingredient for heroin.

Race and Social Class

In American society, issues of race and social class are entwined together like a chain of DNA. One cannot have an honest discussion about race without looking at the equally important issue of class since the two are closely linked.

Heckscher-Ohlin model

The Heckscher-Ohlin model was primary worked out by two Swedish economists: Eli Heckscher and Bertil Ohlin who was Heckscher’s student in the 1920s.