Could a port strike really cripple the US economy? – Washington Post (blog)
News & Observer Could a port strike really cripple the US economy?Washington Post (blog)So how much economic damage would a port strike cause? Estimates can vary widely. Business groups claim…
Malawian Analysts Look for Improved Politics, Economy in 2013 – Voice of America
Malawian Analysts Look for Improved Politics, Economy in 2013Voice of AmericaAnd, though the economy grew slowly, there was a return of donors who had withdrawn aid in protest over Mutharika's…
What happens to the economy if we go over the cliff? – CNN
What happens to the economy if we go over the cliff?CNNWhat happens to the economy if lawmakers don't cut a deal and the tax hikes and spending cuts become law?…
Political Conflict Hurts Egyptian Economy – Voice of America
AFP Political Conflict Hurts Egyptian EconomyVoice of AmericaCAIRO — Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi on Wednesday vowed his government will tackle pressing economic problems mainly brought on by nearly two years…
The Fed Boosts The Economy, But What About The Risks? – NPR
NPR The Fed Boosts The Economy, But What About The Risks?NPRThe Federal Reserve continued to keep its foot on the accelerator in 2012, using unusual tactics to try to boost…
In Tough Times, Europe’s Shadow Economy Grows – RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty In Tough Times, Europe's Shadow Economy GrowsRadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyAccording to the latest data available from VISA Europe, the interbank credit-card service, Europe's shadow economy grew by 5 percent from 2007 to…
HuffPo Shocker: ‘President Clinton’s Policies Sent the Economy Seriously Off … – NewsBusters (blog)
HuffPo Shocker: 'President Clinton's Policies Sent the Economy Seriously Off …NewsBusters (blog)Here's something I bet you thought you'd never see at the perilously liberal Huffington Post. In a Dean Baker…
Incoming Japanese PM pressures central bank to stimulate economy – Washington Post
Business Times (subscription) Incoming Japanese PM pressures central bank to stimulate economyWashington PostTOKYO — Incoming Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe kept up his calls on Tuesday for the Bank of…
India Joins Indonesia Facing Heightened Policy Dilemma: Economy – Bloomberg
India Joins Indonesia Facing Heightened Policy Dilemma: EconomyBloombergThe Reserve Bank of India must deal with “conflicting cues” from elevated prices and an economic slowdown, complicating policy decisions even after it…
Back To The Economy Of The ’90s? Not So Fast – NPR
NPR Back To The Economy Of The '90s? Not So FastNPRThroughout the debate over taxes and the "fiscal cliff," there's been a lot of looking backward — to the 1990s.…
