The Downsizing Conspiracy

Is a bargain really a bargain when you get less than what you think you are paying for? How much smaller can those products get before the consumer wises up?

American Way Of Thinking

American minds are inclined to think in the manner which perfectly reflects American history and culture.

Quebec Court Might Give Permissions For A Group To Pursue Gaz Companies For Overpricing

Today news broke out in Quebec, Canada, that a group has asked permission to fill a lawsuit against gas companies because of a raise of 1,3 cents a litre that was putted in place by all the big gas companies around January 1st. This raise was the cause of a policy that the government of Quebec wants to establish in order to make gaz companies pay an environmental tax.

Why Indian Economy is Set to Overtake the UK Economy

India is the second largest country in terms of population, however for many years its economy has struggled to compete with other Asian and developing economies. The Indian economy has in the past been characterised by low growth, endemic poverty and focused primarily on the agricultural sector. However in recent years the Indian economy has started to grow at a particularly fast rate. Latest GDP statistics suggest the economy is likely to grow at between 6 and 7% for the next couple of years. What has contributed to this remarkable turnaround in economic performance?

Transport 21-Infrastructure Development in Ireland

Transport 21 is an ambitious development plan aimed at improving national infrastructure in Ireland. The plan was launched by Minister for Transport, Martin Cullen, in 2005 and will be completed by 2015

Microeconomics: The Choices We Make

Microeconomics is part of almost everything in our daily lives. It focuses on the individual parts that make up a market for individual goods and services and the sub-elements of those markets, such as the consumers for individual products and the individual companies that produce, manage or transport those products; and how these elements affect and are affected by the market. It determines where we live, the food we eat, our place of employment, education, and our recreation choices.

Global Warming Means No More Oil From Middle East Needed

Global warming means that the United States can no longer burn oil, fuel or gasoline that comes from other Middle Eastern countries. We are going to stop buying them altogether and these countries will economically collapse forever and be reduced to roaming nomads in the hot deserts as they run out of water and a scorched earth will not produce any agriculture.

The Land of Unequal Opportunity - Poverty in America

In the United States, disparities between rich and poor have risen sharply. Low-income individuals are increasingly unlikely to escape from their economic position of poverty.

Easy Money – State of the 2007 Economy

How long will the good times last? The economy is still on a roll but don’t take it for granted.

Is There Such Thing as a Free Market Economy?

Many people discuss the importance of a free market economy and site numerous examples of how economies work best when they have less regulation. This is all well and good but one has to ask; Is There Such Thing as a Free Market Economy? That is to say does such a free-market economy actually exist and if so where or where could she be?

Is China Kissing Up to the Middle East?

Not long ago I got involved in reading the liberal skewed Foreign Affairs Magazine and talking to some serious minded knowledge based thinkers who study the Middle East. Over time our discussion and dialogues became more in depth and we noted that China is very hungry for resources.

Are Government Regulators Protecting the Public, Free Markets and Corporations?

We all know we why we have Government Regulators to watch over our businesses; to prevent runaway capitalism they say. And yet who is running away. If markets were totally free then obviously if one or more companies started to run away and price gouge some other company would come in and take their place and offer those products or services at a lower price.

The Circular Flows of Economic Might

An entrepreneur is asked would he go work in China for an extremely large company there? This is an interesting question as so many recruiters are looking for folks to go to China who speak English and understand how to run a large company and have management skills. The entrepreneur thought about the incredible offer, benefits and pay and then stated;

Globalization? It's All about Taxes And Taxes Are All about Theft

Globalization is not what you think. It's not about free trade, open borders, free flow of capital, greater opportunity, or social equity. It's all about theft. And you are the victim. Have you noticed that all the things you need and want have become more and more expensive? Have you noticed that business has become more and more competitive? Have you noticed that you need to run faster and faster to simply stay in the same place? This has all come about by a cunning plan by a favored few to part you from your wealth and your freedoms, and put you to work for them as a virtual debt slave.