Money and the Olympics: The Adjusted Medal Count per GDP
Posted in World Affairs by Kevin | Tags: Investments, money, olympics, Spending, worldThe 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
Posted in World Affairs by Kevin | Tags: budget, country, worldIt 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 [...]
Who Will Be the Next Economic Superpower?
Posted in World Affairs by Kevin | Tags: country, Economy, invest, world, World Affairs“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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