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Import substitution for building materials reached 80% in 2013 - 0 views

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import substitution

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The article talks about an import substitution on building materials in the Ukraine. Companies increased their used of domestic building materials by 10% resulting in a total use of 80% of domestic building materials.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article talks about an import substitution on building materials in the Ukraine. Companies increased their used of domestic building materials by 10% resulting in a total use of 80% of domestic building materials.</div>

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HDI indicators of tribal communities remain poor despite welfare initiatives: President... - 0 views

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Human Development Index

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The article talks about the living conditions of Indian people in rural areas. Their living conditions have not improved yet and there is a lot of work to do for the government.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article talks about the living conditions of Indian people in rural areas. Their living conditions have not improved yet and there is a lot of work to do for the government.</div>

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S. Korea's trade terms improve for 9th straight month in Nov. - 0 views

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terms of trade

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The article talks about the improvements of South Korea's economy duo to their different trade terms.prices for imports have dropped drastically and export costs have stayed almost constant.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article talks about the improvements of South Korea's economy duo to their different trade terms.prices for imports have dropped drastically and export costs have stayed almost constant.</div>

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Europe and US pledge to create a new Trading Bloc - 1 views

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Trade Bloc US EU

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The article talks about the trade deficit in Europe. Prime minister Cameron wants to increase GDP by 0.5%. This would make a major difference to Europe's economy and could become a "game-changer". Cameron wants to accomplish this goal by breaking down trade barriers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article talks about the trade deficit in Europe. Prime minister Cameron wants to increase GDP by 0.5%. This would make a major difference to Europe's economy and could become a "game-changer". Cameron wants to accomplish this goal by breaking down trade barriers.</div>

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Europe's troubles deepen U.S. trade deficit - 0 views

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Trade deficit

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Oil imports to the US increase which increased their trade deficit. Furthermore exports to Europe, Asia and South America. This meant that the trade deficit decreased as low as $513 billion in the first 11 months of 2011.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Oil imports to the US increase which increased their trade deficit. Furthermore exports to Europe, Asia and South America. This meant that the trade deficit decreased as low as $513 billion in the first 11 months of 2011.</div>

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Current Account Deficit will reduce below $ 70 billion: C Rangarajan - 0 views

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Trade balance

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The article talks about the improvement in the trade account. It also states that the current account deficit is going down. The reason for this is that India's exports grew.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article talks about the improvement in the trade account. It also states that the current account deficit is going down. The reason for this is that India's exports grew.</div>

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U.S. Accuses Germany of Causing Instability - 1 views

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Value of currency

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In the article the US government accuses Germany of causing economical instability. The US government thinks that Germany relies too much on their exports and does not focus on domestic economy. Furthermore the german government keeps the value of the euro low in order to insure high exports.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In the article the US government accuses Germany of causing economical instability. The US government thinks that Germany relies too much on their exports and does not focus on domestic economy. Furthermore the german government keeps the value of the euro low in order to insure high exports.</div>

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Why do countries keep foreign exchange reserves? - 0 views

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Foreign currency

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The article talks about the reasons why countries keep foreign currencies. The main reason why the keep the reserves are to meet the international payment obligations in the long term and in the short term. Furthermore countries keep foreign currencies in order to pay imports or for commercial debts.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article talks about the reasons why countries keep foreign currencies. The main reason why the keep the reserves are to meet the international payment obligations in the long term and in the short term. Furthermore countries keep foreign currencies in order to pay imports or for commercial debts.</div>

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Protectionism rides again - 0 views

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Trade protection

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The article talks about tariffs imposed by the US government on the steel market. It shows the other side of protectionism. In the case of the US the tariff impose had a negative effect on the steel market. The tariff robbed more in profits than it gave to steel making companies.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article talks about tariffs imposed by the US government on the steel market. It shows the other side of protectionism. In the case of the US the tariff impose had a negative effect on the steel market. The tariff robbed more in profits than it gave to steel making companies.</div>

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Governor Calls for Increased Investments in Education - 0 views

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supply side

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Governor Patrick discusses the importance of college and career readiness at the Future Ready Summit at the DCU Center in Worcester.

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cantral bank kenya - 0 views

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monetary policy

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The article talks about the monetary policies of the central bank in kenya. It also explains the monetary policies so that everyone can understand them.

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Fiscal Policy - 0 views

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fiscal policy

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The article I chose is very interesting, it shows the fiscal policies taken by the German government and the effects these fiscal policies have on the country. The author of the article also included diagrams in his article. It was very helpful to the concept illustrated.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article I chose is very interesting, it shows the fiscal policies taken by the German government and the effects these fiscal policies have on the country. The author of the article also included diagrams in his article. It was very helpful to the concept illustrated.</div>

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UK economy sees return to growth with help from Olympics - 0 views

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economic growth UK Olympic Games

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The article talks about the economic growth in the UK. It says that the economic growth increased because of the Olympics. It is a huge events and a lot of tourists came to the UK. There was an increase in revenue of hotels and restaurants.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article talks about the economic growth in the UK. It says that the economic growth increased because of the Olympics. It is a huge events and a lot of tourists came to the UK. There was an increase in revenue of hotels and restaurants.</div>

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Mervyn King warns return to high inflation could be 'scary' - 0 views

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inflation

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The article talks about the dangers of high inflation in the UK. It shows the problems people had to face in the past due to high inflation. Furthermore it makes suggestions on how to reduce inflation and where to reduce it to.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article talks about the dangers of high inflation in the UK. It shows the problems people had to face in the past due to high inflation. Furthermore it makes suggestions on how to reduce inflation and where to reduce it to.</div>

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Social Networks - 0 views

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business cycle

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The article talks about the increase in popularity of facebook. In nearly every country it is the number one social network. The article also shows the decline in popularity of the other networks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article talks about the increase in popularity of facebook. In nearly every country it is the number one social network. The article also shows the decline in popularity of the other networks.</div>

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Aggregate Supply in San Diego - 0 views

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aggregate supply

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The article talks about the aggregate supply in San Diego. Over the last couple of years the aggregate supply decreased. The different causes are also explained in the article.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article talks about the aggregate supply in San Diego. Over the last couple of years the aggregate supply decreased. The different causes are also explained in the article.</div>

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aggregate demand - 0 views

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aggregate demand

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The article talks about the water demand of different countries and the different areas it is used for. This differes a lot from country to country. In some countries is used for agriculture and in others it is used for households or industry.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article talks about the water demand of different countries and the different areas it is used for. This differes a lot from country to country. In some countries is used for agriculture and in others it is used for households or industry.</div>

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Government interaction in the UK - 0 views

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economics and politics tax growth

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The article is a good example of how the government funds firms and different projects. The government expenditures are very important in order to keep a stable economy. When the the governmet realises that the economic growth slows down it has to react and invest in order to bring the economy back up.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article is a good example of how the government funds firms and different projects. The government expenditures are very important in order to keep a stable economy. When the the governmet realises that the economic growth slows down it has to react and invest in order to bring the economy back up.</div>

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How bacteria avert the 'tragedy of the commons - 0 views

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tragedy of the commons

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The article I chose describes tragedy of the commons and describes how bacteria relates to that.

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negative externality - 0 views

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'negative externality'

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The article I chose shows the difference in how the governmet treats businesses. They penalise businesses with negative externalities but don't reward businesses with positive externalities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article I chose shows the difference in how the governmet treats businesses. They penalise businesses with negative externalities but don't reward businesses with positive externalities.</div>

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