How does international trade affect economic well-being? How does one see the global economy and globalization impacting income and employment in the developed world? What is the justification? How does the Globalization Index affect multinational corporations trying to do business in other ...
I don’t think Beijing disagrees. Afterassuringus Tuesday that China’s economy – which is growing a little slower than the 7.5% target and, is expected to slow further over the rest of the year – was nonetheless “operating within a reasonable range”, in his Tianjin speech on Wednesday...
The end result is greater wealth equality throughout the world, especially for countries whose economies depend on another country’s economy. China, for example, became a leading manufacturer of goods. Companies from all around the world outsource their production activities to Chinese factories. ...
Obamacare Countdown: How Will Reform Affect the Economy? For all the people who view Obamacare in extreme terms as either a big economic boost or a disaster here's another scenario to consider: Maybe the law's impact on the economy will be something more incremental. M Trumbull 被引量: ...
Interest rates are an economic variable that affect all segments of the economy. Consumers feel their impact whether making a purchase on credit or buying a home. Businesses factor interest rates into their decisions to finance inventory or invest in new
In the period 1981-2007, average US GDP growth (of 3.2%) soared above world energy consumption growth (of 2.1%). I would attribute this primarily to outsourcing a significant share of the US’s industrial production as the economy shifted to becoming more of a service economy. There were ...
But how does a nation’s education system relate to its economic performance? Why do most workers with college degrees earn so much more than those without degrees? Understanding how education and training interact with theeconomycan help explain why some flourish while others falter. ...
Part of the Series Global Trade Guide Currency fluctuations can have wide-ranging impacts on the economy. A natural outcome of floating exchange rates, they can affect commerce, economic growth, capital flows, inflation, interest rates, and beyond. A currency's exchange rate is typically ...
Fiscal policy refers to the use of the government budget to affect the economy. This includes government spending and levied taxes. The policy is said to be expansionary when the government spends more on budget items such as infrastructure or when taxes are lowered. Such policies are typically ...
If you’re waiting for a shipment on a cargo vessel passing through the Middle East, expect it to be a few weeks late—but don’t expect a big hit to the overall U.S. economy.