The U.S. economy continues to stagnate. It’s growing at the rate of 1.8 percent, which is barely growing at all. Consumer spending is down. Home prices are down. Jobs and wages are going nowhere. It’s vital that we understand the truth about the American economy. How did we go from the Great Depression to 30 [...]
Malaysia is a relatively open state-oriented and newly industrialised market economy. The state plays a significant but declining role in guiding economic activity through macroeconomic plans. Malaysia has had one of the best economic records in Asia, with GDP growing an average 6.5% from 1957 to 2005. In 2007, the economy of Malaysia was the 3rd largest economy in Southeast [...]
Pretoria, South Africa – 15th April 2011 Together with UNEP and Hisense International Co. Ltd, SEED is hosting a high-level symposium on the Green Economy in Pretoria, South Africa. Speakers and panelists from government, civil society, industry bodies, international organizations and academia will underline the importance and necessity of moving towards a greener economy. The [...]
I am writing to share with you some news that is both exciting and daunting for my family and me. I am preparing to run in 2010 for the office of State Representative in the 26th District of Michigan. It’s clear at this point that the worldwide economic crisis is hitting home for local residents [...]
Some astonishing news for you: Turkey’s parliament is playing by the rules. That’s right. The Grand National Assembly is preparing for an election at the scheduled time.(*) For the first time in decades, longer than most of us can remember, Turkish people will not be dragged to the ballot box because of an exodus of MPs [...]
