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The growing integration of a global economy, which can include social, political, industrial, international and technical aspects. Globalization is viewed by some as a positive development, but a negative one by others.
The growing integration of a global economy, which can include social, political, industrial, international and technical aspects. Globalization is viewed by some as a positive development, but a negative one by others.
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A look at economic developments and activity in stock markets around the world Thursday
A look at economic developments and stock-market activity around the world Thursday: ___ KIEV, Ukraine — The European Union said that gas supplies should restart after it struck a deal with Russia on supervising the flow of gas through Ukraine....Tags: Foreign Exchange Market, Market and Exchange, Financially Distressed Companies, Government, Waterford
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Obama begins campaign to boost his economic recovery plan
Washington BureauPresident-elect Barack Obama, pledging to "set a new course'' for an ailing American economy, delivered a pointed public appeal for his nearly $1 trillion recovery plan Thursday, the start of a campaign asking Americans to accept massive new spending as a...Tags: Iowa, Ron Wyden, Unemployment, Government, George Mason
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Venezuela's economy hinges on higher oil prices
In the midst of the global economic recession, one man believes his country will not feel its effects. President Hugo Chavez said his "21st century socialism" will help Venezuela avoid the pain of the economic downturn. "Not the slightest gust of wind...Tags: Energy Saving, Corruption, Petroleum Industry, Commodity Markets, Corporate Crime
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10 hot food trends for 2009
Sentinel ColumnistGlobalization, home cooking, eco-friendly choices and food safety controls are just some of the hot food trends for 2009. Here are 10 things you will be hearing a lot about in the coming months: 1. Cooking at home. More than a decade ago, we cocooned,...Tags: Food Safety, Consumers, Food Industry, Aquaculture, Arable Farming
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Japan auto executives hope for US recovery
AP Business WriterJapan auto executives gathered for an annual New Year's party Monday expressed hopes for a U.S. turnaround and a strengthening dollar to fix the faltering global market. Japan's export-dependent automakers have been battered by the slowdown in the U.S....Tags: Passenger Cars, Foreign Exchange Market, Prius, Government, National Government
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Japan auto executives hope for US recovery, stronger dollar
AP Business WriterTOKYO (AP) — Japan auto executives gathered for an annual New Year's party Monday expressed hopes for a U.S. turnaround and a strengthening dollar to fix the faltering global market. Japan's export-dependent automakers have been battered by the...Tags: Passenger Cars, Foreign Exchange Market, Prius, Government, National Government
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World stocks rise on U.S. rally, stimulus hopes
Asian stock markets rose strongly today, with benchmarks in Hong Kong and Shanghai gaining more than 3 percent, as Wall Street's rally and government stimulus plans buoyed investor hopes for 2009. European markets also opened higher. Investors seemed...Tags: Sales, Foreign Exchange Market, Wen Jiabao, Government, State Budgets
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From Pax Americana to slacker Americans
There has been much talk in the media about America's threatened superpower status -- a result of its near-fatal exposure to the Kryptonite of subprime mortgages, among other factors -- and how the country will inevitably find itself going the way of that...Tags: Economy, Newspapers, Central Intelligence Agency, Economic Indicator, Los Angeles
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Where to buy Champagne
NV Roederer Estate Brut -- widely available, including at most Cost Plus World Market stores; Wine Exchange in Orange, (714) 974-1454, www.winex.com; the Wine Country in Signal Hill, (562) 597-8303, www.thewinecountry.com; and Du Vin Wine & Spirits,...Tags: South Pasadena, Woodland Hills, Whole Foods Market, Studio City, California
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Religions' Role In Global 'Alliance Of Values'
This is adapted from a talk by Tony Blair recently at Yale University, where he has been teaching a course on faith and globalization. Blair is the former prime minister of Great Britain and founder of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation ( www....Tags: United Nations, Sociology, Terrorism, Diplomacy, International Relations
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Iran mulls financial bailout as stock market falls
Iran is considering a $300-million financial bailout plan for companies listed on its weakened stock market, a newspaper reported this week, as share prices falter for businesses hurt by sagging oil and commodity prices.
According to a report Tuesday...Tags: International Trade, Energy Saving, Trade Policy, Petroleum Industry, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
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Paulson says China's role critical
The Swampby James Oliphant As the credit crunch has struck markets worldwide, one lingering question has been how the turmoil will affect China's burgeoning economy. Tuesday evening in New York, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson spoke about China's economic...Tags: Productivity, Macro Economics, Executive Branch, Government, Exports
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