Contents contributed and discussions participated by Merve Akpinar - IB Economics HL 2010-2012

The changing face of poverty - 2 views

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poverty

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Poverty and hunger are problems that many Americans relegate to the Third World. But the steady growth of poverty has left millions of American families afraid they won't have enough money to put food on the table.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Poverty and hunger are problems that many Americans relegate to the Third World. But the steady growth of poverty has left millions of American families afraid they won't have enough money to put food on the table.</div>

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GINI index in Brazil - 0 views

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gini index

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It is an informative article about Brazil

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Top 10 charts for 2010 with BNZ: The mystery of how NZ's terms of trade improved dramat... - 0 views

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terms of trade

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Devaluing a controversial currency - 1 views

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devaluation

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Fourteen African countries use a currency that hurts their economies and benefits their former colonial master, France.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Fourteen African countries use a currency that hurts their economies and benefits their former colonial master, France.</div>

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Pros and cons - 0 views

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single currency

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Merve Akpinar on 07 Dec 11

That is an informative article about the issue. The article gives the pros and cons of single currency

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">That is an informative article about the issue. The article gives the pros and cons of single currency</div>

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China's Exchange Rate Policy: The Heat Is On - 0 views

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exchange rates

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The article evaluates the exchange rate policy of China

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Money Work & careers Australians and New Zealanders ditch the UK workplace - 0 views

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Exchange Rate

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The days of eager Antipodeans pouring into the UK may be coming to an end as exchange rates and visa restrictions bite. Joanne Christie meets Aussies on a boomerang career path

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The days of eager Antipodeans pouring into the UK may be coming to an end as exchange rates and visa restrictions bite. Joanne Christie meets Aussies on a boomerang career path</div>

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Rebalancing, except for the oil bit - 0 views

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trade balance

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It is good to see that USA has increased rate of both exports and imports however trade deficid for oil is quite blockbuster

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It is good to see that USA has increased rate of both exports and imports however trade deficid for oil is quite blockbuster</div>

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Profile: World Trade Organization - 0 views

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WTO

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The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international body whose purpose is to promote free trade by persuading countries to abolish import tariffs and other barriers. As such, it has become closely associated with globalisation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international body whose purpose is to promote free trade by persuading countries to abolish import tariffs and other barriers. As such, it has become closely associated with globalisation.</div>

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Mercosur (Common Market of the South) - profile - 0 views

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trade blocs

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Merve Akpinar on 03 Nov 11

Mercosur is South America's leading trading bloc. Known as the Common Market of the South, it aims to bring about the free movement of goods, capital, services and people among its member states.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Mercosur is South America's leading trading bloc. Known as the Common Market of the South, it aims to bring about the free movement of goods, capital, services and people among its member states.</div>

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Protectionism 'damaging international trade flows' - 1 views

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disadvantages of protectionism

shared by Merve Akpinar on 28 Oct 11 - No Cached

Merve Akpinar on 28 Oct 11

World leaders have warned of a new wave of protectionism, hampering international trade and destroying jobs.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">World leaders have warned of a new wave of protectionism, hampering international trade and destroying jobs.</div>

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Barack Obama acts to ease US embargo on Cuba - 0 views

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other trade barriers

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President brings end to travel and finance bans in place since 1959 in move which will help his standing with American left

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US roquefort tariff angers French - 3 views

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tariff

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The argument for free trade - 0 views

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free trade

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Almost all arguments against free trade blame it for problems it has little to do with. Free trade enables people to lead better lives and it benefits the environment as well, according to Julian Morris of the Institute of Economic Affairs, writing as the Seattle trade talks collapsed in 1999

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Almost all arguments against free trade blame it for problems it has little to do with. Free trade enables people to lead better lives and it benefits the environment as well, according to Julian Morris of the Institute of Economic Affairs, writing as the Seattle trade talks collapsed in 1999</div>

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U.S. Pushes Europe to Act With Force on Debt Crisis - 0 views

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international trade

shared by Merve Akpinar on 29 Sep 11 - No Cached

Merve Akpinar on 29 Sep 11

President Obama is lobbying Germany and France to take coordinated measures to prevent Greece's woes from engulfing its neighbors.

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George Osborne to cap welfare payments - 0 views

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welfare payments

shared by Merve Akpinar on 19 May 11 - No Cached

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"Chancellor tells Tory conference in Birmingham that benefits cap will ensure no unemployed family receives more money than families who work" (from the article)

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Winners but mostly losers in this new financial year - 0 views

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income tax

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"The government's complicated changes to tax and benefits have begun, squeezing most households in real terms" (from the article)

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Today in Tech: Why the iPad 3 is one to watch, Verizon killing unlimited data - 0 views

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labour markett

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Are public unions our convenient economic scapegoats? - 0 views

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deregulation

shared by Merve Akpinar on 29 Apr 11 - No Cached

Merve Akpinar on 29 Apr 11

The recent labor protests (and counter-protests) in Wisconsin are part of a long tradition of politicians letting public unions take the heat for government fiscal woes.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The recent labor protests (and counter-protests) in Wisconsin are part of a long tradition of politicians letting public unions take the heat for government fiscal woes.</div>

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The economic bullishness behind the Ryan budget - 0 views

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fiscal stimulus

shared by Merve Akpinar on 18 Apr 11 - No Cached

Merve Akpinar on 18 Apr 11

Paul Ryan's budget dramatically reduces the size of the federal government over the long run, which could be incredibly bullish for economic growth in the United States.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Paul Ryan's budget dramatically reduces the size of the federal government over the long run, which could be incredibly bullish for economic growth in the United States.</div>

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