Dr. Ian Bremmer Speaks to the Chicago Council on Global Affairs at the Chicago Club

Dr. Ian Bremmer address the Chicago Council on Global Affairs speaking on the rise and fall of govenments. Dr. Bremmer highlights points in his new book on current global economic political issues world wide that effect the making and breaking of governments.

Trends in Spanish Tourism - A Shift to Residential Tourism

One of the trends in Tourism is residential tourism. Each year thousand of families move from their home country to a new place on earth. This could be for the sake of a better climate -- whether tax, investment, leisure, or just the weather -- or because of any other reason. It's a real change and challenge for the traditional tourist sector.

US Unemployment Rates Down in August

Housing prices have leveled in the majority of the US and the Fed, worried about an economic slowdown, leaves rates unchanged. These are legitimate red flags for us business owners to be concerned about the expectations of the economy and the future of our businesses. Should we hire or should we minimize some of our resources to prepare our companies for a near future economic slip?

China Sees Remarkable Improvement of Industrial Output

A recent statistics report showed that the industrial output of China had significantly improved last July compared to the same period last year. The National Bureau of Statistics declared that the nation's industrial output had increased up to 16.7% during the previous month. Although the development was lower compared to June's 19.5% growth per annum, many economic experts have still forecast a significant rise of the economy over the succeeding months.....

Productivity in Spain - Where are the Opportunities? (2)

In Fact, the implicit relation between a long working week and a lower than average productivity needed some more explanation. Therefor this appendix...

The Great Depression: Why It Spread World Wide

The Great Depression was the worst economic slump ever in U.S. history, and one which spread to virtually the entire industrialized world. In this article I will spread some light on why The Great Depression became a global phenomena.

Business Management and Unemployment Figures

The unemployment numbers have risen slightly and yet the economy seems fine although some things have changed. As an executive manager this figure is very important. If the figure goes too low you cannot find decent help to run your company and wages increase and that means it costs more money to produce your goods and services.

The Real Estate Bubble

The last RE boom we had was stoped by the FED. THEY have done it again. There is no such thing as an economy that is too hot or too good but with a gov perspective, Greenspan and his replacement have helped the RE market; his own Titanic...

Minimum Wage Increases Guarantee Robotic Industry Investments

Currently there are many cities, counties and states consider a minimum wage hike. Why? Well it is simple really every time there is an election a podium pushing politician will totally ignore free market realities and real world economic in order to appease the voters and therefore call for increased wages. Many liberals think this is fair, because people should have a fair wage.

How to Cure Any City's Economic Woes When A Major Employer Leaves

How to cure weak cities of economic woes.

China and Her Railroads to the Sea

China's economic prosperity in the future will depend on her ability to get the products that are made from the industrial regions of the nation to her ports for export. China has been working desperately on upgrading her infrastructure to handle the industrial capacity needed to continue the rapid growth.

Third World to First World in 4.5 Seconds; Not So Fast!

It takes a lot to go from Third World to First World and it seems that many countries are forced to do it much faster than they are either ready for or can handle. It takes many things to upgrade a civilization and it also takes a couple of generations.

Funding Under Funded Pensions Should Include No Strike Clause

Most workers who work in a very large corporation are extremely concerned about the under funded pensions. Most people are very concerned also that they may be living longer and run out of money in their retirement. Many financial advisers and planners are now telling people to postpone their retirement as long as possible.

An Introduction To Certification

Consumers have so many choices to choose from. As the world becomes even more borderless, various goods and services find their way into new and foreign markets. Keeping a tab on these imports is a top priority among governments that enforce quality on goods and services that their people consume. There are also safety factors that need to be considered, as safety standards vary by country. For most countries, monitoring comes in the way of certificates.

The Ugly Truth About High Gas Prices

I'm about to reveal to you the ugly truth about high gas prices. Many of you reading this aren't going to like it. But here it is: High gas prices are the fault of the American public.