Asian Currencies: Why are Asian Foreign Reserves so Massive?
Singapore, 5 Sep 2008. Foreign reserves in various Asian countries are enormous, and they are getting bigger. What does this mean to the rest of the world and the global economic landscape as a whole?
Indian Agriculture: What is the Economic Effect of the Flooding in Bihar?
Patna, 4 Sep 2008. Recent flooding in India has been disastrous for millions. And while this may not significantly affect the Indian economy, it is affecting the economies of hundreds of villages.
China: Shanghai vs. Beijing – Financial Rivals
Beijing, 3 Sep 2008. Shanghai may be the most cosmopolitan city in China. Beijing, however, has gained unparalleled global exposure from the Olympics. Which can emerge as China’s preeminent metropolis?
US Economy: GDP Increase of 3.3% - What does it Mean?
New York, 2 Sep 2008. Seemingly never-ending woes about oil, war, and inflation have had the world bracing for recessions and hard economic times in general. But the US has experienced an unexpectedly high annualized growth rate of 3.3% in Q2.
Energy: How the T. Boone Pickens Plan may have the Water and Wind Power Solution the US Needs
Dallas, 1 Sep 2008. If you’ve ever played the board game Monopoly you would have noticed one of the most strategic moves is to own both the utilities companies: Water Works and Electric Company. T. Boone Pickens seems to be well on his way to doing just that.
GDP and Olympic Medals: What is the Relationship?
Beijing, 29 Aug 2008. At any Olympic games, the big powerful countries always seem to win. What is the relationship between GDP, population and medals?
Spanish Property: The Effects of its CollapseVic, 28 Aug 2008. Foreign property investment has underpinned the Spanish property market in past years, but will it collapse in the face of the global economic downturn?
Oil, Food, and Inflation: How they are InterlinkedSingapore, 27 Aug 2008. In the last decade, the world has seen tremendous growth, and in the past five years, world GDP has outpaced inflation - but all that is changing now.
Economic Policy: Obama vs. McCain
Denver, 25 Aug 2008. The tightly-contested presidential race between Barack Obama and John McCain may ultimately boil down to one issue: Economic policy. Where do the candidates stand?
Zimbabwe Economy - Inflation and Famine Out of Control
Harare, 20 Aug 2008. Zimbabwe has been experiencing ridiculous inflation, widespread famine, social instability and an uncompetitive economy. What was the cause of these disastrous conditions?
Indian Economy - High Inflation, Slower Growth, an Indian Economy of Gloom?
New Delhi, 19 Aug 2008. Some Indians believe that India is protected from the economic hardships of the outside world, but With inflation reaching 12.44% in August 2008 India suddenly seems human.
Energy: Russia, Georgia & Azerbaijan – Linked & Divided by Oil Pipelines
Baku, 15 Aug 2008. Why was Russia so quick to attack Georgia? What will be the result of Russia bombing the BTC pipeline that runs through Georgia? And what can we learn from history if we look at Azerbaijan’s troubles in the region?
Investing: Are There any Bright Spots left for Investors?
New York, 12 Aug 2008. 2006 & 2007 were particularly good years for most investors with growth in both emerging & developed economies. But if they were good years, 2008 is particularly bad.
Sports Industry: The Economics of the Olympics
Beijing, 8 Aug 2008. The Beijing Olympics will be the most expensive ever hosted. After the last medals are given out and everyone goes home, what will the impact be on the Chinese economy?
UK Economy: UK on the Precipice of Recession
London, 6 Aug 2008. The latest UK economic data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) continues to be gloomy, and points the way to a recession that could kick in this year.
Energy: The Price of Oil
London, 1 Aug 2008. Crude oil has dropped from its mid-July high of $147. Is this merely a Fibonnaci Correction on the way to ever higher prices, or was it an oil-dot com bubble?
Archive: Indian Economy - History Will See This as a Crucial Milestone for India
New Delhi, 23 Jul 2008. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has won the vote. Despite the sully of vote buying allegations, being able to push through the deal is a milestone.