Baucus Warns that IRS Budget Cut May Cost, Not Save

U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, says that the 1% cut in the 2006 budget of the IRS will actually cost the U.S. Treasury $1 billion in lost tax collection.

Fannie Mae to Pay up to $500 Million for Manipulations

Fannie Mae will be fined somewhere between $300 million and $500 million for the alleged manipulation of accounting books.

Vending Machines (2)

According to the European Vending Association (www.eva.be) the Consumers' increasingly nomadic lifestyle is a great opportunity for the vending industry.

Hydropower As An Energy Platform

Much like solar and wind power, hydropower has been a constant energy source for man. Following is an overview of hydropower.

An Overview of Wind Farms

With energy issues becoming a daily subject in the news, wind energy is gaining notoriety. Here is an overview of wind farms and their potential.

Kyoto Treaty, Global Warming and China Contributions to CO2

Many nations are upset that the United States of America would not sign the Kyoto Treaty. But if you consider all the facts there is no sense in the United States tying its industrial mighty hands behind its back in international trade issues, manufacturing sectors or level free market competitive playing fields.

Alberta Oilsands Enough to Impact World Oil Market Prices? Part 3 of 3

This part three of a series that looks at the impact Alberta oilsands production could potentially have on the world oil market and how the OPEC cartel may respond to this supply. The primary market used for examples is the relationship between the United States, Alberta, and OPEC. Crude oil is the only resource under consideration within this article despite other resources available within the oilsands resource.

Alberta Oilsands Enough to Impact World Oil Market Prices? Part 1 of 3

This article will look at the potential impact Alberta oilsands production could have on the world oil market supply, how the OPEC cartel may respond to this supply, and how this may benefit America in terms of reliance on Middle East oil. The primary market used for examples is the relationship between the United States, Alberta, and OPEC. Crude oil is the only resource under consideration within this article despite other resources available within the oilsands resource.

Deep in the ART of Texas: Economic Impact Study Shows Significant Impact of the Arts in Texas

In this article, the author, Mike Tummillo of the Stephenville chamber of Commerce, discusses the Economic impact of the Arts in Texas as well as the arts in Stephenville, Texas, specifically.

Moussaui Deserved the Death Penalty; 9-11 Hurt Our Economy

The nineteenth hijacker flunky Moussaui deserved the death penalty for causing so many people to lose their jobs, not only because so many people perished during the 911 attacks. It was amazing how many industries were severely damaged and hurt.

Economic Considerations; Car Rental Agencies and the US Automakers

How much does the car rental industry sector affect the US Automakers sales volumes? Well you might be surprised how much really, especially in the pre-2000 years. Now many car rental corporations buy many foreign models as well. You see the Rent-A-Car Industry has been changing rapidly lately.

Iran's Nuclear Blackmail

Think you are paying too much for gas now? Wait until Iran gets its nukes!

Foreign Demand May Jeopardize Uranium Supply for U.S. Utilities

We discussed with Jeff Combs, the Ux Consulting president, from which countries future uranium supplies may come, and who is going after those supplies more aggressively. He warns about the risks and rewards of Kazakhstan and Mongolia, looks to Africa for supplies, and talks about Russia’s expansion.

Key Issues & Concepts Pertinent to Economic Growth & Development in the Asian Region

In 1993 the World Bank analyzed the causes of East Asia’s development and success in The East Asian Miracle—Economic Growth and Public Policy. It states: What caused East Asia’s success? In large measure the HPAES achieved high growth by getting the basics right, private domestic investment and rapidly growing human capital were the principal engines of economic growth.

Czech Market

Czech Republic is a quite young country from the point of independency, situated in the Eastern Europe, and a very young member of European Union (entered 1 May, 2004). Its GDP equals to $172,200,000,000 USD approximately (this is quite large indicator for such country), GDP per capita equals to 16,800 USD approximately, inflation rate equals to 4,7 percent, unemployment rate equals to 8,5 percent; Czech external debt equals to 24,600,000,000. Czech economy has overcame a crisis recent years but now it is a stable country splendid. Now Czech Republic can be characterized as a quite stable country concerning policy, legislation and economics.