Ruined Rural Economy - India Had We Part -1

The article deal with detailed analysis of Indian economy and its effect on farmers. How badly new liberal policies have ruined Indian agro sector is discussed. Hope people of India will find benefited to discuss the issues affecting their economy.

Are the Civilizations of North America Moving Towards a Knowledge Base Economy?

Many economists, capitalists and government agency experts are watching manufacturing industries dwindle as they are unable to compete in world markets. It is therefore theorized by academics, policy makers and many economists that we must reposition ourselves and prepare for a knowledge based economy.

Deflation And Its Effects On The Economy

Deflation means the value of your money increases over time, as opposed to inflation. Why is that bad for the economy? Read on - and put on your thinking caps!

Economics and CEO Type Leaders in Government; Some Thoughts

Currently we have an MBA President and our economy is cooking along find, actually better than anyone could ever expect. Should we continue to have MBA Presidents? How about CEO Type Leaders in Government, many believe we should, even as they also say that government is not a for profit business.

Are You Ready For The Next Global Depression

Oil and gas is fueling our economy and the world. Oil and gas is fueling our global warming woes. We need to make a choice now. Our climate, or our economy.

Economic, Environmental, and Social Alchemy

Current System: “Trash” goes to land-fills; the “guilty” go to prisons: both generally just sit there as the rejects of society and economics. Problem: We don’t re-use 3/4 of our waste and we don't re-use 3/4 of the manpower of our low-class citizens and inmates. There is very little going on right now to change that besides this program. Solution: Put both of these to use and encourage them start finding a new purpose in material use and life.

Bell Curves and Wealth of Individuals in a Nation

Most nations despite what you might think seem to economically follow Bell Curves when it comes to wealth of the individuals in that nation and the total sum of the pie. Thus Bell Curves and Wealth of Individuals in a Nation is indeed a viable measurement tool for economists and NGOs or non-profit groups giving aid or relief.

Essential Oils – Alternatives to Afghanistan's Opium Poppy

Essential oils and spices – alternatives to opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan? According to a recent press release by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Afghanistan is currently the world's largest producer of opium, the raw ingredient for heroin.

A Look At South African Poverty!

South Africa can boast of a mixture of several races and cultures due to its historical background. Several different population groups with different languages, cultural backgrounds and origins all reside in South Africa. If one were to measure human development by established standards such as life expectancy, infant mortality and adult illiteracy, South Africa would compare unfavorably with many other middle-income countries of the world.

Global Warming Means No More Oil From Middle East Needed

Global warming means that the United States can no longer burn oil, fuel or gasoline that comes from other Middle Eastern countries. We are going to stop buying them altogether and these countries will economically collapse forever and be reduced to roaming nomads in the hot deserts as they run out of water and a scorched earth will not produce any agriculture.

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;

Addressing Educational and Safety Needs through Direct Intervention

Quality of services provided in the child care sector is far from perfect. Guess what the solution to the problem is...

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.

Animal Poverty and Human Poverty

A new look at The Principle of Population of Thomas Malthus and its claim that poverty is necessary and is good. Must the world human population always press on the food supply and maintain poverty like wild animal populations ?

Why Indian Economy is Set to Overtake the UK Economy

India is the second largest country in terms of population, however for many years its economy has struggled to compete with other Asian and developing economies. The Indian economy has in the past been characterised by low growth, endemic poverty and focused primarily on the agricultural sector. However in recent years the Indian economy has started to grow at a particularly fast rate. Latest GDP statistics suggest the economy is likely to grow at between 6 and 7% for the next couple of years. What has contributed to this remarkable turnaround in economic performance?