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Globalisation is a double-edged sword
Oman Daily Observer AWARENESS — By Humeid al Shibli — Much talk has revolved around the Globalisation phenomenon as it has never done with any other subject matter. Globalisation has more than one definition, for some it is 'economic dominance that aims to transform the … |
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Immigration in the face of globalization
Toronto Sun The West was in the midst of a post-war economic recovery, and there was demand for low-wage workers in a growing economy. Kennedy's book made the case for ending quotas on immigration based on national origins. His argument was also in keeping with … |
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Elaine Chao: Real Unemployment Numbers Are Double
NewsMax.com We are now in a globalized economy and we've got to learn how to compete and we have to protect our own people.” Figures out on Friday showed that the unemployment rate had fallen to 8.3 percent from 8.5 percent in January. But the “real unemployment” … |
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US economy poised for growth
Advisor.ca In his view, globalization has had a disseminating effect over everything, including emotions. Investor fears have been stoked not only by the uncertainty surrounding November's presidential election, but by the political and economic turmoil in the … |
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Can America Lead the World's Fight Against Corruption?
The Atlantic It is a pervasive obstacle to legitimate and transparent economic globalization. And it undermines a key goal of current counter-insurgency military strategy — the building of a civil society. At the core of these problems is bribery of public … |
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'It is still premature for China to become the first power' – Lan Yee Chan
FXstreet.com In this exclusive interview, we discuss with Chan the future of market making, the need for international regulation as well as Asian economics. “There has been talk about other potential unions such as the 'Asian dollar.' However, at this point, … |
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As Jobs Go Global, US Workers Pay
New York Times As they put it, their finding does not “contradict the logic” of arguments favoring free trade: “It just highlights trade's distributional consequences.” When I raised the issue with Joseph E. Stiglitz, the Nobel economics laureate and longtime … |
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Small groups, big issues
Wake Forest University News Center To set the stage for the discussion, students and faculty read Pietra Rivoli's “The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy,” which examines the causes, consequences and implications of globalization in today's complex and fiercely competitive … |
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Munich Re posts profit despite €4.5bn of cat losses
insuranceERM "The consequences of these floods again demonstrate the vulnerability of the globalised economy", said Torsten Jeworrek, member of the board of management and Munich Re's reinsurance CEO. "Much greater transparency of supply chains is essential both … MUENCHENER RUECKVERSICHERUNGS-GES. AG : 2 February 2012 | Group Munich Re … Munich Re Expects Sharp Profit Drop on Catastrophe Losses, Financial Crisis … Munich Re reports €0.71bn profit despite major losses |
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Invacare Corporation Announces 2011 Earnings and Cash Flow in Line with …
MarketWatch (press release) The Company also continues to move forward with its globalization program, including new product introductions, that will be a key driver in overcoming downward pressure on its gross margin primarily related to unfavorable sales mix toward lower margin … |
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