A New United Nations of Freedom

If you are fed up with the United Nations, you might consider supporting the new United Nations of Freedom Project based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A country must demonstrate a commitment to freedom to join. This highlights the problem with the United Nations, any country can join and its mission does not acknowledge that without economic, political and religious freedom, there can be no lasting peace, security or sustained economic progress.

Citgo? Really? Hugo Chavez, US Relations with Venezuela, and Oil Prices

Many Americans are calling for boycott of Citgo products lately. Why? The fact that Citgo is 100% owned by ...

Oil Importers Relieved as Prices Drop below $64

Traders and importers were relieved last Tuesday when the cost of petroleum had dropped below $64 per barrel. The fall came after the Iranian government had made a softer and more positive response regarding its uranium enrichment project.

Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing: How to Create True Wealth for You, A Company, Our Natio

Our nation's wealth depends upon our ability to manufacture great new, innovative, breakthrough products. We need to support, and our governement needs to support our manufacturing industries. Making great stuff is what creates a wealthy nation.

What Factors Are Affecting Oil & Gas Prices?

As with any commodity, prices for crude oil and natural gas will move according to a number of factors.

There Has Been A Movement In Favor Of Legal Employment

How exactly does legal employment impact the economic functioning of economies and countries? In the normal course of things, the supply of skilled labor and the legal employment opportunities available regulate themselves to produce the best fit for both the parties concerned

Ten Reasons For Lower Oil Price Ahead

Oil price rebounds on Thursday October 5th, 2006 on the news that OPEC will cut 1 Million barrels per day production effective immediately. Saudi Arabia, the largest OPEC oil producer, will reduce its output by 300,000 barrels per day. Will this production cut help oil price? OPEC members certainly hope so. In the short to medium term, I feel that it is a futile effort.

Economic Certainties

If we attempt to classify what we are in the habit of naming our thought about price phenomena, we shall find that our views may be put into three categories which we may call economic certainties, economic probabilities, and economic dreams.

Biodiesel as Fuel is A Step in the Right Direction

Americans are addicted to oil, we've all heard that time and time again. So what can we do about it? Biodiesel fuel is one alternative that could cut our dependency of oil.

A View on the South African Economy

The mining industry still plays a prominent part. However, over the last few years, the country's economic dependency on the export of raw materials, especially on gold, has lessened.

International Trade and Its Barriers

This article defines international trade and illustrates the different kinds of trade barriers that are generally encountered. It also discusses the various advantages enjoyed by countries through implementation of these barriers on international trade.

Should Government Prevent House Price Crashes?

House prices in the UK have been rising at phenomenal rates. However many economist predict in the future house prices could fall. If this were to occur what would be the economic implications and should the government do anything about it?

Future of Interest Rates in UK

A look into prospect for interest rates in UK following the MPC latest inflation report. Generally inflationary pressure seem lower than expected

Ford Employees Learn Economics 101

Recently thousands of Ford employees have been taught the harsh lessons of economics. They were laid off. The lesson is that competition has been growing rapidly around the world and the economy is in a state of constant change. If one doesn'e learn the lessons of the change, they might find themselves victims of it.