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.

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.

Economic, Environmental, and Social Alchemy

Current System: “Trash” goes to land-fills; the “guilty” go to prisons: both generally just sit there as the rejects of society and economics. Problem: We don’t re-use 3/4 of our waste and we don't re-use 3/4 of the manpower of our low-class citizens and inmates. There is very little going on right now to change that besides this program. Solution: Put both of these to use and encourage them start finding a new purpose in material use and life.

Economics and Liberalism, it Works in Other Nations; Why Not in the United States?

Many people say that liberalism works in other nations. But first we need to ask what liberalism really is, we need to define it. Liberalism from our founding father days is not the type of liberalism we see today. The modern liberal movement in the United States is much close to socialism. And the Liberalism we see in other nations as an example really is Socialism.

Are the Civilizations of North America Moving Towards a Knowledge Base Economy?

Many economists, capitalists and government agency experts are watching manufacturing industries dwindle as they are unable to compete in world markets. It is therefore theorized by academics, policy makers and many economists that we must reposition ourselves and prepare for a knowledge based economy.

Why Folks Should Not Be Surprised of Big Stock Market Corrections

The huge market correction on February 27, 2007 should not come as any surprise to investors. If we look back at the events that led up to this market correction we see all kinds of overregulation from government regulatory bodies. The Starbase Oxley act stifled and our economy and the added cost to our corporations who were then unable to compete with foreign companies.

When Doctors Compete - You Win

Politicians love to talk about the rising cost of healthcare in. If the trend or rising prices doesn’t change, the implications for consumers and the economy could be devastating. While many government-imposed solutions are promoted every elections cycle, maybe it’s time to allow the free market to have a chance.

Problems of Budget Deficits

A budget deficit occurs when Government spending is greater than tax revenues. For political reasons a budget deficit often occurs. Politicians never gain votes by raising taxes and cutting spending. With many major World economies facing a large budget deficit. It is worth considering the main economic disadvantages of Government borrowing.

Ruined Rural Economy of India – Failed Responsibilities - Part 3

The article deals with the real problem of present government and some politician nefarious design in destabilizing Indian rural economy at the best of World Bank and some western countries interest. The highly negligible act of present government in ruining Indian farmers all hope thus leading to suicide.

Recession Looms For US Economy

Reasons why the American Economy may enter a Recession. Including falling House Prices, House Prices could have further to fall, Mortgage Lenders going Bust and large Current Account Deficit.

Mobile Small Business Enterprises In The Urban Slums Of Nairobi Micro-loans & Economic Development

Revitalizing an Urban Slum with 800,000 people in it, will not be easy and that is exactly what Kibera is in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi city officials state that they are illegal settlements and they want them gone. But a plan has been floated by the Online Think Tank to tear down these urban slums in Nairobi and simultaneously build them back up and make them economically viable with small businesses.

What Causes An Appreciation In The Exchange Rate

An appreciation in the Exchange rate can occur for various reasons. The most significant reasons include higher interest rates and lower inflation. An appreciation of the exchange rate can have a significant impact on a country's economic growth and inflation therefore it is important to understand what can cause an appreciation in the exchange rate.

Ruined Rural Economy India - Metal Or Stomach Part 5

The article debates about the various pros and cons of last three anti-farmer budgets and its effect on common man. The various factors which ruined farming sector are analyzed. It discusses the need of debt economy for students, farmers and other common man. It suggests various measures to prevent further retardation of agro sector.

Walking and the Economy

Walking can make money! Taking up walking not only means you reduce the amount you spend on fuel for the car, you can save even more money by giving up the car entirely. Walking makes money through the benefits it can bring to the economy of the areas in which you walk.