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Mozambique is floundering amid corruption and conflict - 0 views

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    Amid growing domestic issues, such as corruption and political instability, Mozambique continues to suffer from a lack of foreign direct investment and economic growth despite promising offshore oil deposits. Highlights domestic factors that influence economic growth and development.
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Ontario Invests $175,000 In Indigenous Economic Development With The Mohawks Of Akwesasne - 0 views

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    Ontario, Canada has just introduced a large investment to help indigenous communities develop. The program is aimed at improving education opportunities, supporting local businesses, and promoting local tourism and events. In all, this is aimed at improving the HDI of indigenous communities and of Canada as a whole.
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UNDP launches global Human Development Report in Malawi - 0 views

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    United Nations has launched a project in Malawi to discuss the goals of economic development. The goals are described as income equality, sustainability, and public support for all citizens.
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Balance of trade: US trade deficit grows in 2015 as exports fall - 2 views

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    The US trade deficit (current account deficit) grew again in 2015, and for the first time since 2012 the credit from US exports has decreased. The article also discusses the impact of the US' high exchange rate, and the role of the US in the global economy (stimulating other economies).
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Azerbaijan's currency market stable, minister says - 0 views

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    Azerbaijan has moved to a floating exchange rate, after 2015 saw the country devaluate its currency twice. Also deals with problems of balance of payments and foreign currency flows.
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India opportunity should not be blocked by Sri Lanka protectionism - 1 views

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    Sri Lanka's export economy suffers in Europe, so economists look for opportunities elsewhere. The largest economy near Sri Lanka is India, but trade with India has been traditionally blocked by protectionist policies. This article discusses the potential gains for Sri Lanka should it choose to do away with protectionist policies.
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US fiscal policy, exports weigh against December Fed hike - 1 views

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    This article, published on November 30, 2015, describes how the US GDP growth (that is, economic growth) has been slowing in recent months. The article also describes fiscal drags on the economy, interest rates, and investment in US companies.
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U.S. Inflation Undershoots Fed's 2% Target for 42nd Straight Month - 0 views

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    This article, published by the Wall Street Journal on November 25, 2015, describes the anticipated and actual inflation measures for the month of November. The article describes how real inflation in the United States has continued to be below anticipated inflation. Also mentions exchange rates and price indexes.
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Chesapeake Energy's boom and bust - 0 views

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    This article, published on November 20, 2015, describes how fracking companies in the United States are progressing in the business cycle. In the author's opinion, business growth for these firms is slowing down, indicating an approach to recession.
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Raising minimum wage would cost a million people their jobs - 0 views

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    This article, published in the New York Post on November 15, 2015, describes the ongoing debate in the United States about raising the minimum wage. Some believe that a raise in the minimum wage would result in greater aggregate demand, as consumers would have more money to spend. However, this article argues that raising the minimum wage would result in a loss of jobs, hurting production and overall consumption.
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What U.S. Growth Looks Like Without the Government Spending Slowdown - 0 views

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    This article, published by the Wall Street Journal on October 28, 2015, describes cash injections into the economy by the government sector. The article explores what U.S. economic growth could have been like if the U.S. government hadn't cut spending in the economy. The author wagers that if spending had continued, the U.S. economy could have grown more significantly than it has.
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China, the World's Biggest Polluter, Commits to Cap-and-Trade Carbon Emissions - 4 views

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    This article, published by The Atlantic on 09/25/2015, describes China's participation in the cap-and-trade Carbon Credits system designed to limit global carbon emissions. Beginning in 2017, China will have a maximum level of carbon emissions that it is allowed to produce, and will be forced to pay for exceeding it.
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Global commodity price slump sends ripples around the world - 1 views

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    This article, published by Fortune Magazine on October 3, 2015, describes how the decline in global commodity prices has led to economic problems in developing countries. Also, these falling prices have impacted sellers of valuable primary sector goods such as the Middle East's Gulf States, which supply oil to much of the world.
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Revised Price Estimates for US Steel - 1 views

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    Forbes business prediction for the prices of US steel, published September 17th, 2015. US steel market is elastic, as many alternatives are available (steel from China, and other imports), causing the author to predict that US firms will reduce prices in an attempt to increase sales (and thus revenue). Also deals with government involvement in steel market.
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