Cities: Urban Studies & Urban Economics

Emergence of Cities:  Since inception man’s aim has always been to improve one’s standard of life and to attain happiness. Further man is a need as well as desire driven being. However, life is a continuous activity surrounded with problems. If these problems left unsolved gradually it leads to chaos. Therefore, the purpose of knowledge... Read More »

Violations of Basic Economic Rights in Africa

By Allan Metzger, Research Fellow Cell: +23276483017   A legal frame of the international law recognises that states or governments share responsibilities for the problems and fulfilment of basic economic and social rights. On the contrary, the needs for healthcare, education, housing, or a basic standard of living all of which are fundamental human... Read More »

World’s best economist speaks

‘World’s best economist speaks’ by Wendell W. Solomons Tuesday, January 15, 2003 – Every seat in the auditorium had been taken. Chairs were being placed in the aisles. The Governor of the Central Bank reached the podium … He announced that he was introducing “probably the best economist in the world”. This person,... Read More »

16% Unemployment In America?

Ah the games we do play. Two plus two equals four unless you would like it to be six. Statistics are whatever one says they are regardless of what they really are. And that goes for the phony government statistics regardless of which party is in power. Politics is about control and maintaining power, regardless of what that may take to be accomplished.... Read More »

Pros and Cons of the Obama Housing Bailout Plan

President Barack Obama is really coming into such a dangerous era in the history of the United States of America. Right before the reigns were handed to the man, the carriage was already in shambles. He is left with such as big task of cleaning things up and finding a solution to one of the biggest problems facing our country and our world today. Make... Read More »

Four Reasons Economy Still Going Down The Toilet!

Economy Still Going Down The Toilet! Is the economy ever going to get better? They say not for three to five years. Some of the reasons why are: 1. The Adjustable Rate Mortgage. The first down turn of the housing market was about three years ago because of the ARM loans. Well the ARM loans are set up to go up in five years after purchase of your home.... Read More »

INFLATION CAUSES AND EFFECTS

INFLATION Inflation refers to a rise in prices that causes the purchasing power of a nation to fall. Inflation is a normal economic development as long as the annual percentage remains low; once the percentage rises over a pre-determined level, it is considered an inflation crisis. There are many causes for inflation, depending on a number of factors.... Read More »

Astronomical Deficits

Regardless of the details of the healthcare system being promoted, we simply CANNOT AFFORD more deficit spending. We are on the verge of a meltdown in international currency relationships. The US$ is already toast but let us eat of what still remains.   The Obama administration will raise its 10-year budget deficit projection to approximately $9 trillion... Read More »

Ways to Stay Connected..

You may have heard about the large numbers of people who are being treated for depression these days. People suffering from this disorder feel empty and unworthy. They have lost their zest for life and anything they attempt is a tremendous effort. These feelings lead them to feel cut off from other people and as a result, they tend to isolate themselves... Read More »

The Best Business News now a Click Away

The world around us is changing at the most rapid pace. Never in the entire history of human beings have the world witnessed the most dramatic as well as the life altering changes taking place at such a pace. In such a scenario, people need to keep themselves abreast about the latest tidings that take place and especially those that have a larger bearing... Read More »

How Hard Is The Economic Pinch Being Felt?

The economic crisis is causing long lines in many places – including Hollywood’s Central Casting. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays anyone can register to be a movie extra. Extras don’t need auditions. They don’t need head shots. All they need is $25 for the registration fee and they become extras. Extras don’t speak on camera, they are forbidden... Read More »

Satyam computer of India

Satyam Computer Services Ltd. one of the India Top IT company, is a consulting and information technology services company based in Hyderabad, India, founded by Ramalinga Raju in 1987. The company offers information technology (IT) services spanning various sectors, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Euronext. Satyam’s network covers... Read More »

Background info on Patent issue: Microsoft banned from Selling Word in US

The facts:Today I was reading on Twitter that Microsoft is banned from selling Word in the United States.  The reason was that the company i4i had a patent on custom XML.  The judge accepted the fact that US Patent No 5.787.449 is legal and that Microsoft is violating this Patent.  What is Patent 5.787.449:This patent is filed on July 2, 1998 and... Read More »

Death With Dignity?

What is death with dignity? Does the Oregon legislature know? Does anyone! Fourteen years ago, Oregon voters changed the entire debate about end-of-life care. After surviving repeal efforts, legal challenges that went all the way to the Supreme Court and efforts by the Bush Administration to shut down the law, Oregon passed their “death with dignity”... Read More »

The Pattern of Trade

THE PATTERN OF TRADE     Introduction   A standard result of trade theory is that international trade limits the abuse of domestic monopoly power. Consider a monopolist in a small country, with constant or increasing marginal costs, faced by a world price too low for exporting to be profitable. In such a case, a domestic monopoly will charge a higher... Read More »

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