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Hard times shift economy from global to local
The Post-Standard – Syracuse.com, NY McKibben, who argued in his 2007 book "Deep Economy" that we cannot have an economy based on perpetual growth, cites the increasing emergence of community-based economies around the world as evidence that momentum may be building for a new economic … |
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Global trade helps economy, experts say
Deseret News, UT Our economy depends on the global economy." Utah is an international player, as well. Last year, its companies exported $10.3 billion worth of goods, and one of every seven manufacturing jobs depended on exports, Wade said. In Utah, more than 130000 … |
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Global Economy Free-Fall May Be Ending, Krugman Says
Bloomberg While the first year of the current global economic crisis resembles the first year of the Great Depression, further declines along the lines of the 1930s-era financial collapse are unlikely, Krugman said. “I don't think we've hit bottom, … Nobel prize-winner suggests solutions to stave off recession Krugman says US 'depressed economy' could last five years Krugman: Recovery years away |
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"Global Warming Gestapo" to result from climate change bill …
Tampabay.com, FL A cap and trade scheme will be open to market manipulation and pork-barrel deals made behind closed doors, while placing undue stress on an economy that needs nurturing back to health. Our current financial situation was caused in large part by the … |
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Air Force downplays weakened GPS system risk
AirForceTimes.com, VA The global economy — from airlines to shipping companies to banks — depends on the Air Force maintaining a constellation of 24 satellites at all times to keep the system working. Air Force officials acknowledge that a series of launch delays or … Tax GPS to Save GPS? GPS Service Could Begin to Fail in 2010 |
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US Session: Dollar Weakens on Expectations for Further Downside in …
ACM Early in the session, the Sterling faced strong downside momentum following an announcement that S&P downgraded their outlook for the UK, and is considering lowering the sovereign credit rating from its current AAA. The decision by S&P is based on the … |
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Your swine flu questions answered
Walkertown Herald Times, Canada If a pandemic happens, it could be very serious for human health and the global economy (which definitely does not need any more bad news right now). Q: What are “swine flu” and “bird flu”? A: Flu is a disease caused by the influenza virus. … Video: H1N1 virus at Lawrence University H1N1 pandemic highlights inequities of capitalist society Tough call |
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Why Is Dollar Weakening If US Economy Is Stabilizing?
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Czech Republic Does this suddenly more aggressive investing mean, then, that the global economic downturn is over? Not at all. Analysts say the global economy is still very troubled. But the most aggressive investors apparently no longer regard things as so bleak … Video: Treasury Budget Hikes Aimed at Tax Collection US financial system healing; Japan slump deepens Geithner Says TARP Can't Help US States Solve Budget Crises |
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Asian Currencies Climb on Fund Inflows, Global Dollar Weakness
Bloomberg “The global economy has seen the worst and therefore Asian currencies are gaining momentum given the dependence on trade,” said Thomas Harr, a senior currency strategist with Standard Chartered Plc in Singapore. “The dollar is falling off a cliff as … EM ASIA FX-Ringgit down, rupee trims gains after rally Asian Currencies Weaken as Japan Slump Reignites Recession Woes |
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