Market Influence of Interest Rates

The result of rising interest rates is that there is an increase in mortgage payments resulting in a lower demand for housing. On the other hand, a fall in interest...

U.S. Gambling Culture Spreads to Wall Street

In 2005, worldwide online gambling revenue is expected to be over $US10 billion for such operators while a total of $US 200 billion is expected to have been wagered. The prevalence of online gaming and the large revenues enjoyed from it has now, however, prompted major U.S. brokerage firms to claim their piece of the pie.

Conspicuous Consumption

The purpose of economics should be to promote the production and ease the purchase of goods and services to meet our human needs. It has become to buy more to show off. Can we develop an economic system that is more equitable in its service to humanity ?

Capitalism = Freedom

You know I have seen quite a few people recently wearing T-shirts bearing the faces of prominent socialists and I find it very disturbing.

Outpacing Inflation

Just because economic growth is often the cause of inflation, that doesn't mean inflation is a good thing for an economy to experiance. Inflation can have a serious negative effect on an investors portfolio if the income and investments growth are not keeping up with the growth of inflation.

Affluent Market May Disappoint Retailers by Spending Less for December Holiday Gifts

Wealthiest 10% of US Households Will Spend 5 Times the Average Household For A Total of $57 Billion, About a 1.6% Decline from 2004 Spending

Let's All Stand Up and Give Soaring Gas Prices a Big Hand of Applause!

Let's take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly. There is much concern about high fuel costs, our dependency on foreign oil, and our environment. I explain how hybrid and fuel cell vehicles will make a positive impact on our economic and environmental issues.

The Gaian Paradigm Part 5 -- Reciprocity Economics

Since the Jewish Creating myth tht the earth was made for the use of man there has been the developing 'dominator paradigm' of EuroAmerican cultures. It has come to dominate the world and reached in most dangerous culmination to the acceptance of Adam Smth's economics based on self-interest, competion, and materialism. The Gaian Paradigm gives hope for the reinvention of 'recprocity economics, and cultures based on it. This book review explores the ancient beginnings of recprocity.

Indian Economy

Indian Economy has been growing by leaps & bounds over the past 10 years after the present Prime minister, then the finance minister opened the markets for foreign players.

Rising Gas Prices Fueling the Virtual Economy

Some workers are finding it more economical to just stay home...

The Perfect Economy?

Summary of the current U.S. economy.

America and her Economic Future in the World Economy, a Thought

It appears we are attacking ourselves in the United States and punishing our own team thru over regulation. We need to fix ourselves by becoming better at what we do, better than everyone else in the World.

Is Inflation Harmful

An evaluation of the economics costs of inflation and deflation...

East Ohio Regional Economics and Manufacturing

In 2000 there were 12,800 manufacturing companies between Erie-Cleveland-Canton-Pittsburgh and 13,900 Wholesale companies. The landscape is quite different in that region today. Just in time theory did not work as well as intended as wholesale companies were traded for computerized in-flight, over the road, just in time, on the way transportation and distribution alignment.

Economics and Politics of Regional Droughts

Droughts are becoming more severe, while water usage continues to climb. Large regional droughts take a huge toll on local economies. Learn more.