Contents contributed and discussions participated by Cleo Veen - IB Economics HL 2010-2012

Double Take 'Toons: Whines, Foreign And Domestic? : NPR - 0 views

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indebtedness

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Europe's financial troubles seem to have stabilized for the moment, but John Darkow has a feeling that things could get worse, and R.J. Matson already sees a re-run in the scary link between European indebtedness and U.S. financial institutions like Jon Corzine's bankrupt MF Global.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Europe's financial troubles seem to have stabilized for the moment, but John Darkow has a feeling that things could get worse, and R.J. Matson already sees a re-run in the scary link between European indebtedness and U.S. financial institutions like Jon Corzine's bankrupt MF Global.</div>

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The Value of Microfinance - 0 views

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microfinance

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"Sewing Her Way Out of Poverty" has become a popular and successful strategy for women around the world thanks to the social effect of microfinance. Nicholas D. Kristof (column, Sept. 15) has reminded us of the enormous benefits of small, income-generating loans to primarily poor women.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Sewing Her Way Out of Poverty" has become a popular and successful strategy for women around the world thanks to the social effect of microfinance. Nicholas D. Kristof (column, Sept. 15) has reminded us of the enormous benefits of small, income-generating loans to primarily poor women.</div>

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Syria Blocks Aid, Tightening Hold on Devastated Area - 0 views

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aid

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ANTAKYA, Turkey - As the Syrian government continued to block an aid convoy from entering a devastated neighborhood in the city of Homs, Syrian refugees and activists reported Saturday that government forces were turning their guns on other restive cities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">ANTAKYA, Turkey - As the Syrian government continued to block an aid convoy from entering a devastated neighborhood in the city of Homs, Syrian refugees and activists reported Saturday that government forces were turning their guns on other restive cities.</div>

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Report Highlights Six Steps to Help Developing Countries Avoid the "Resource Curse" - 1 views

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developing countries

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Euro Crisis pits Germany and US in tactical fight - 0 views

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single-currency

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China says it will not adjust exchange rate - 0 views

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exchange rates

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A Way to Finance Europe's Rescue - 1 views

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exchange-rates

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The battle for the euro zone's survival hinges on finding a way to unlock the 's firepower. Even if countries like Italy and Spain enact necessary reforms, they may not be able to borrow at reasonable rates.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The battle for the euro zone's survival hinges on finding a way to unlock the 's firepower. Even if countries like Italy and Spain enact necessary reforms, they may not be able to borrow at reasonable rates.</div>

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Can the WTO change Russia? - 0 views

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WTO

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Texas: First Mexican Truck Enters U.S. Under Nafta - 0 views

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Trade Blocs

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The U.S.-South Korea Trade Deal - 1 views

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international trade

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letter to the editor about issues surrounding free trade.

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Tariffs - 2 views

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Free Trade Standoff Is Resolved - 3 views

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Free-Trade

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about the current free-trade debate in the american legislature.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">about the current free-trade debate in the american legislature.</div>

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White House Ties Trade Pacts to Unemployment Benefits - 1 views

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transfer Payment

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about how there will be no more support for jobs sent overseas until tere is more unemployment benefits for americans.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">about how there will be no more support for jobs sent overseas until tere is more unemployment benefits for americans.</div>

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China's Plan to Cut Taxes Puts Burden on Wealthy - 1 views

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Income Taxes

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about how tax cuts for lower income households results in higher taxes on more wealthy families.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">about how tax cuts for lower income households results in higher taxes on more wealthy families.</div>

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Many With New College Degree Find the Job Market Humbling - 0 views

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labor market

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about how students just graduating are havign troubble finging jobs.

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commodities Gain as Inflation Worries Take Hold - 0 views

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inflation

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How people are investing in commodities because the value of money is decreasing.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">How people are investing in commodities because the value of money is decreasing.</div>

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Obama Budget Proposes a Significant Increase for Schools - 1 views

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public Goods

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about how obama plans to add funding for education despite budget cuts.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">about how obama plans to add funding for education despite budget cuts.</div>

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California Law to Curb Greenhouse Gasses Faces a Legal Hurdle - 0 views

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negative externality

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There is a cap-and-trade system California wants to put in place. Poorer neighborhoods are worried it wont cut back on pollution.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There is a cap-and-trade system California wants to put in place. Poorer neighborhoods are worried it wont cut back on pollution.</div>

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Verizon to Offer the iPhone Next Month - 0 views

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price discrimination

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this article as about how Verizon will offer plans of the Iphone and there is some mentioning of second degree price discrimination.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">this article as about how Verizon will offer plans of the Iphone and there is some mentioning of second degree price discrimination.</div>

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To 4G or Not 4G, That is the Question - 0 views

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oligopoly

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this article is about the cellphone companies charging more for a new service 4G, in order to attract more consumers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">this article is about the cellphone companies charging more for a new service 4G, in order to attract more consumers.</div>

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