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Category Archives: Economy
Increasing alcohol price or tax will hurt businesses
With the gloomy look of economy, there are people who still do not understand the implications of their actions. Recently, I have been coming across ideas to increase either the price of alcohol or the taxes levied on the sale … Continue reading
Is the recession over? Some like to think so
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the recession has been over since June 2009. I guess the rest of us are just living in a dream world where jobs are being lost day after day and the cost … Continue reading
What will banks do with foreclosure properties?
Ever since the collapse of the housing market a few years ago, banks have been foreclosing on properties left and right. In today’s news, Yahoo is reporting that US homes foreclosures are up 25 percent since last August. What this … Continue reading
Impact of immigration on United States workforce
As the population of the United States grows to an extraordinary amount of 400 million in the next 40 years, your place of work might consist of individuals from across the globe. Half of the workforce will be made up … Continue reading
State of our economy and future of job growth
With the way things are going in the economy, you would think that the World was coming to an end. Everywhere you look, there are forecasts of doom. News is filled with warnings telling people that there is no hope … Continue reading
Is outsourcing a good business strategy?
Outsourcing is the process of shifting production to a foreign country. Doing so has great benefits for businesses and consumers alike. By fetching lower costs for the production of goods, companies can keep their costs low. These low costs can … Continue reading
Indian bagpiper bands are helping their economy
Just today Reuters is reporting that Indian shares hit a new two and a half year high! I have been wondering about the reasons why India’s economy is doing so much better than the United States. To my surprise, the … Continue reading
Building insurance quotes for business and homes
There are many different types of business insurance options. Shopping for building insurance quotes can be time consuming and it will take effort to get affordable premiums. You want to ensure that your place of business or even your home … Continue reading
Marriage for green card
There are millions of people around the world that wish they could move to the United States somehow. While many resort to illegal ways, there are also some loopholes in immigration law that allow individuals to come to the US … Continue reading