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Contents contributed and discussions participated by Mitchell B

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Americans Need to Rethink Foreign Aid - 0 views

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    This article discusses Egypt's opposition to receiving military and financial aid from the United States. The Egyptian government is upset over the fact that they believe Americans were using a non-profit to promote "Pro-American" messages. This shows that even countries who need help still do not want it.
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Foreign investment in Europe starts anew - 0 views

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    This article discusses how foreign investment has helped save Spain's economy. Dow Chemical, a large firm not based in Europe, has been struggling in its new Spanish market; however, instead of downsizing, they have decided to invest further. This is attributed the to educated workers and high level of technology.
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High-level meeting to discuss EU potential - 0 views

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    This article discusses a meeting that will go on amongst EU representatives. They feel that the economy is not doing as they'd hope and plan to use various strategies including inward investment and export-led strategies to improve economic development and growth.
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Most backward of all, yet it's community that counts - 0 views

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    This article discusses the human development index (HDI) of Shravasti. Shravasti has the 6th lowest literacy rate in the world and this makes it hard for the country to develop. This is because literacy leads to better jobs, which would therefore improve development.
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Australian Terms of Tade Fall - market update - 0 views

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    This article discusses the falling terms of trade in Australia in the 4th quarter. Many speculate that this is due to increased sales of online products going into Australia, and thus fewer sales of domestic goods. Australia has also had decreased sales in ores, which has furthered this problem.
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In Defense of the Rupee - 0 views

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    This article discusses the recent depreciation of the rupee versus the dollar; however, in the past day it has appreciated. It also shows how the exchange rate has affected inflation in India. The government must make a choice between using a fixed exchange rate or a floating one.
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Pound exchange rate today: Signs of progress on Eurozone issues promotes risk taking on... - 0 views

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    This article discusses the decrease in worth of the British pound. Normally the British pound is thought of as a very safe currency, similarly to the US dollar and the Japanese Yen. It proposes possible new ways to get the economy running again in Europe.
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