Now The World Needs to Learn to Compete and Cooperate

Recently the very wise Henry Kissinger outlined the past history of WW I and the Cold War and then philosophized on what needs to be done with regards to the coming together of Eastern and Western Culture. Although I am sure not many people picked it up in his interview, the message he summarized in one sentence towards the end was clear and it is correct;

Transport 21-Infrastructure Development in Ireland

Transport 21 is an ambitious development plan aimed at improving national infrastructure in Ireland. The plan was launched by Minister for Transport, Martin Cullen, in 2005 and will be completed by 2015

Milton Friedman and Plato; Can We Really Compare?

Not long ago our Online Think Tank had considered the perfect Utopia and all the philosophical debates from Plato's Republic and Atlantis to Thomas Jefferson to Milton Friedman. In fact we took a gander studying many civilizations such as the Byzantine Empire, Aztec Civilization, Greeks, Romans, Chinese Dynasties and well you get the idea. We study economies, trade routes, slavery, colonization, Dictatorships, Communism, Feudalism, Socialism and present period first world nations.

Taps Instead Of Taxes-Free Trade And Globalization Has Made U.S. Tax Codes Obsolete

Governor Arnold Schwarzennegger of California calls for universal health care and gives some interesting ideas on how to pay for it. Competition in the Global arena may require the USA to consider universal health care to remain competitive in the free market that has gone haywire. Taxes should be converted to transaction fees or call them Taps. In essence tariffs have been taken off products and put on workers and work itself. It is impossible to compete in a global arena if the work day, workers and labor are taxed directly.

The Other Losing Battle-Africa's War On Talent

If you ever wondered who all those people are sitting behind notebook computers enjoying cups of coffee and having long discussions are – those are the most talented at work.

Quebec Court Might Give Permissions For A Group To Pursue Gaz Companies For Overpricing

Today news broke out in Quebec, Canada, that a group has asked permission to fill a lawsuit against gas companies because of a raise of 1,3 cents a litre that was putted in place by all the big gas companies around January 1st. This raise was the cause of a policy that the government of Quebec wants to establish in order to make gaz companies pay an environmental tax.

Why Did The MPC Increase Interest Rates In UK - January

To the dismay of householders and industry, the Monetary Policy Committee unexpectedly increased interest rates for the third time in only 6 months. Interest rates now stand at 5.25%. Although the increase was only a quarter of 1%, it will add considerable financial burden to the UK's overstretched borrowers. A look at the justification for raising interest rates and whether it was a good idea.

American Way Of Thinking

American minds are inclined to think in the manner which perfectly reflects American history and culture.

Poverty In India

India as a developing country features a great number of population which cannot be provided with sufficient food, shelter, social and medical care.

Final War Debts Repaid

It was recently announced that the UK Government were about to repay the last installments of the UK’s war loans from 1945 and 1946. Loans of $4.33 billion and $1.19 billion were lent to the UK Government by the US and Canadian Governments respectfully, to help build the war torn economy of the UK after World War II.

Lend Lease Act Was Real Free Trade, Not Chopped Liver, as in Globalist Flat World

Globalist Free Traders ignore the tenets of history and paint history with their own paint brush as Thomas Friedman does in his book The World is Flat. The Lend Lease Act changed the course of history and demonstrated that you can't do business with people who do not have money. Free Trade and Globalization blasts geopolitical balances by chopping up economies. Globalist Free Traders ignore these major events.

Why Universal Health Care Could be a Conservative Republican's Dream

It's time for the Republican Party to take another look at universal health care.

THE SEZ's: The Fire Continues to Burn

The Indian government has approved proposals for 180 special economic zones (SEZs) with an idea that it would invite foreign direct investment, provide jobs, and promote the development of secondary industries to service firms. If SEZs were so beneficial then why this huge protest in many parts of the country. For one thing, many of the approved sites are located on prime agricultural land – leading to complaints that the SEZs are more of a coordinated land grab by the rich than coordinated economic development.

2007 Trends in The Flow of Money and Economics

At no other time in human civilization has economics played a greater role in the stability of Nations. The economics of the twenty-first century are indeed more complex and interdependent than ever before. The massive scale of money flows to all parts of the world is truly astounding and thus the importance of good economic policy is indeed paramount.

Rising Loan Debt Blamed On Government Regulations And Rising Utility Bills

As the average personal debt in Britain continues to rise, financial provider Zopa blames government rules preventing early loan repayment, while the Consumer Credit Counselling Service points the finger at rising utility bills and council tax.