Category: World Affairs

Effects of the British Petroleum Spill and Arizona Immigration Law on the Economy

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We know the political effects of the huge oil spill and the Arizona law, but how is going to affect the economy? Read to find out!

Countries with the Worst Economies in 2010

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Which countries have the worst economies in early 2010? An interesting list of countries with economic information and news that will surprise you.

The High Cost of Profit: Consuming Kids Documentary

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A review of “Consuming Kids” which brings to light the secrets of many companies in manipulating kids to spend more money for unhealthy and wasteful products.

Money and the Olympics: The Adjusted Medal Count per GDP

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The Winter Olympics is another event where athletes around the world can showcase their abilities and nations can flaunt their strong programs in every field. The Canadian team spent $100 million on a federal program to train athletes for the Winter Olympics they were hosting, hoping to win their first gold medal in a Winter [...]

Federal Spending Worldwide and Budget Implications

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It is no secret that certain countries overspend in certain areas of their budget- whether on defense expenditures, education, health, infrastructure, or social services. Of course, placing an emphasis on one section of the budget leads to positive and negative ramifications for the guilty country. Many of us have heard stories: The Chinese taking over [...]

7 Best Countries to Invest In

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As the center of international investments focuses to developing countries… which are the safest and best countries to invest around the world?

The Beginning of the End: American Capitalism

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The ongoing financial crisis of 2008 and 2009 will forever change the face of the United States economic ideals. Out of the ashes of double digit unemployment, trillion dollar deficits, and billion dollar corporate bankruptcies will emerge a new America. This America will be different in many ways from the capitalist country that rose to [...]

10 People that Will Shape Your Financial Future

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It is safe to say, and scary to believe, that the entire world economy depends on the decisions made by a handful of people. Including top government officials and wealthy businessmen, these people wield a disproportionate amount of power on the future of the world. Although some names are easily recognizable and one could easily [...]

Seven Most Powerful Corporations of the Future

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The year is 2019, the global recession has ended and the market has witnessed a great shift in consumer spending, buyer habits, and marketing.  Older businesses that did not adapt to this change were swept away in a wave of bankruptcies and buyouts. The larger of the top companies in the world will have revenues [...]

Who Will Be the Next Economic Superpower?

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“The sun never sets on the British Empire” was a popular phrase heard during the Victorian era in Britain. For many years leading up to World War I, the phrase held true, the British navy controlling the sea, using imperialistic tactics in dominating global commerce, and allowing British at home to enjoy the merits of [...]

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