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Chrysler in 2008-2010
05/01/2009
Grouped Articles
Chrysler Partners Have Many Goals
New York Times 05/01/2009
Chrysler’s Fall May Help Administration Reshape G.M.
New York Times 05/03/2009
Chrysler Posts $172 Million Loss Amid Sluggish Sales
Wall Street Journal 08/09/2010
Some Chrysler Dealers See Un Problema in Fiat's Plans
Wall Street Journal 08/24/2010
To Counter Slump, Chrysler Plans New-Model Barrage
Wall Street Journal 09/15/2010
Chrysler reveals upgraded 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
Detroit News 10/28/2010
India- lack of transparency and fairness in auctions of telecommunications bandwidths.
04/10/2009
2008 auctions were rigged according to the Auditor-General's report. The loss to the governmet of $38 billion. The department of Telecommunications is described as failing miserably to do the due diligence. Adds to the general sense of corruption in the handling of governmental affairs.
Grouped Articles
Indian PM slams anti-corruption activist as protests over arrest spread - The Washington Post
Washington Post 08/17/2011
Indian Parliament Passes Bill Forming Anticorruption Agency
New York Times 12/18/2013
Corruption Mars Image of Change in India Elections
Wall Street Journal 04/10/2009
China Slips in Corruption Perceptions Report
New York Times 12/02/2014
Upstart Party Scores Victory in India State Elections
Wall Street Journal 02/11/2015
India Auction for Cellphone Spectrum Was Rigged, Report Says
New York Times 11/16/2010
Mexico and immigration issues in the U.S.
04/09/2009
Addressing the issues for documenting undocumented workers from Mexico in the USA.
Grouped Articles
Mexico, U.S. Leaders Try To Deepen Economic Ties
Wall Street Journal 05/03/2013
For Migrants, New Land of Opportunity Is Mexico
New York Times 09/21/2013
Immigration Activists Shift Focus to Obama
Wall Street Journal 10/14/2013
Obama to Push Immigration Bill Despite the Risks
New York Times 04/09/2009
Adding Delay to Immigration Failure
New York Times 05/28/2014
Transcript: Obama’s immigration speech - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/21/2014
The new administration of Yukio Hatoyama of the Democratic Party in Japan.
03/15/2009
A major postwar shift away from the Liberal Democratic Party to the Democratic Party of Japan and to a younger generation of politicians.
Grouped Articles
Once Mighty Party Falls, and Worries Grip Japan
New York Times 02/24/2010
Wall Street Journal 06/10/2010
Japan’s Political Dynasties Come Under Fire but Prove Resilient
New York Times 03/15/2009
Japan’s Next Premier Vows to Cut Emissions Sharply
New York Times 09/08/2009
Japan’s New Prime Minister Takes Office, Ending an Era
New York Times 09/17/2009
Japan’s Leader Promotes $81 Billion Stimulus Plan
New York Times 12/09/2009
Fragility of social cohesion in the U.S. with unemployment concentrated in the lower middle and working classes.
03/11/2009
Figures from the Center of Labor Market Studies of Northeastern University in Boston showing unemployment of 9% in the $40,000 to $50,000 annual household income group and going up to 31% at the lowest income group. Higher inequality as differences in education between lower income and higher income Americans grows. The problem of the long term unemployed is a serious one.
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 09/14/2011
Japan Is a Model Not a Cautionary Tale
New York Times 06/09/2013
New York Times 06/22/2013
OECD report cites rising income inequality - The Washington Post
Washington Post 12/06/2011
U.S. Schools Chief Arne Duncan Labors to Straddle Political Divide
Wall Street Journal 07/22/2013
The Great Stagnation in American Education
New York Times 09/07/2013
Abbott in emerging markets.
02/26/2009
Grouped Articles
Emerging Markets Are on Their Own
Wall Street Journal 06/23/2013
Looking East, Big Pharma Cuts Prices
BusinessWeek 04/15/2010
Abbott Plant Is New Move To Tap Asia
Wall Street Journal 02/26/2009
Abbott Labs to Buy Indian Drug Maker
Wall Street Journal 05/22/2010
Abbott Labs to Buy Indian Drug Maker
Wall Street Journal 05/22/2010
Abbott Labs Spices Up Its Drug Portfolio
Wall Street Journal 05/22/2010
Risky bank lending to private equity and hedge funds and higher leverage in the U.S. -2009-2010.
01/19/2009
The return to risky investments and lending of financial institutions in the USA, as the 2008-2009 financial crisis recedes after heavy government intervention.
Grouped Articles
Hedge Funders Are All a Little Nuts
Wall Street Journal 08/27/2013
A Recent Surge of Leveraged Loans Rattles Regulators
New York Times 11/04/2014
The Private Equity Firm That Grew Too Fast
New York Times 04/24/2015
Citadel’s Ken Griffin Leaves 2008 Tumble Far Behind
Wall Street Journal 08/04/2015
Wasted Opportunity: Hedge Funds Falter
Wall Street Journal 01/02/2016
Banks' Loans To Funds Are Back at Levels Before Crisis
Wall Street Journal 01/09/2010
Bubbles developing in many countries in 2010-2013
01/17/2009
China being the largest bubble developing in mid 2010. The other bubbles developing in Brazil, Canada, India, and Australia.
Grouped Articles
Central Bankers Hone Tools to Pop Bubbles
Wall Street Journal 07/08/2013
Mom-and-Pop Investors Bolt Emerging Markets
Wall Street Journal 08/22/2013
New York Times 08/22/2013
Recognizing Bubbles But Still Cautious About Deflating Them
New York Times 09/10/2014
Canada Grapples With Housing Bubble Risk
Wall Street Journal 01/20/2016
Where Will the Next Financial Bubble Be?
BusinessWeek 05/06/2010
China's economy after the global economic crisis of 2008.
01/14/2009
Stimulus spending, surge in bank loans.
Grouped Articles
Tax Cut Spurs 25% Rise in Chinese Auto Sales
Wall Street Journal 03/11/2009
New York Times 04/03/2009
Wall Street Journal 08/25/2015
China Bank Airs Concern Over Loans
Wall Street Journal 07/14/2009
Wall Street Journal 07/25/2009
A New U.S. Dialogue With China
Wall Street Journal 07/27/2009
U.S.-China relations 2010-2013
01/13/2009
U.S.-China relations. Policy differences and trade relations are expected to exacerbate in 2010. The role of the U.S. as a supplicant to China in 2009 may lead to frustration and stepping back. US-China relations are tense because of continuing trade pressures and large trade deficits as China continues with its export model. Currency issues also an irritant.
Grouped Articles
US-China trade relations: Speak less softly, carry a stick
Economist 09/25/2010
China Pumps Up the Volume Against Japan
Wall Street Journal 02/08/2014
U.S. and China Mark 30 Years of Diplomatic Ties
New York Times 01/13/2009
U.S.-China relations to face strains, experts say - washingtonpost.com
Washington Post 01/03/2010
U.S., China locked in trade disputes
Washington Post 01/04/2010
China denounces U.S. trade ruling on steel pipes
Washington Post 01/01/2010
The total cost to US taxpayers for Fannie and Freddie.
01/12/2009
The total cost could be $658 billion, according to a Standard and Poor's estimate in late 2010. And prove very costly for taxpayers in the USA. The government put the agencies in conservatorship during the housing crisis of 2008.
Grouped Articles
New York Times 04/13/2013
Freddie's Profit Soars on Housing Rebound
Wall Street Journal 05/08/2013
Fannie Mae to pay $59.4B to Treasury - The Washington Post
Washington Post 05/09/2013
Fannie Chief: Payout Must Not Delay Revamp
Wall Street Journal 05/10/2013
Fannie, Freddie Payments Nearly Match Aid
Wall Street Journal 11/08/2013
White House Rejects Fannie-Freddie Recapitalization Plans
Wall Street Journal 11/23/2013
The Taliban in their Own Words.
01/05/2009
A Washington Post-Newsweek account of the Taliban's disintegration after the U.S. invasion post 9/11 and the way they gradually came together to pose the threat they now pose. See the link to NY Times accounts of how the Pakistan Inter Services Intelligence operates behind the scenes to back the Taliban, which may provide the other side of the story how the Taliban gain the sophistication and support they need to reorganize. And the links to the failure of the Karzai regime that has played into Taliban leader Mullah Omar's hands.
Grouped Articles
Around an Invisible Leader, Taliban Power Shifts
New York Times 12/28/2014
How the Pakistani Taliban Became a Deadly Force
New York Times 12/16/2014
Taliban Leader Mullah Omar Is Dead, Afghan Spy Agency Says
Wall Street Journal 07/30/2015
The Taliban in Their Own Words | Print Article | Newsweek.com
Unknown 12/28/2009
Taliban Shows Interest In Negotiated Settlement
New York Times 08/03/2011
U.S. Preparing for Pakistan to Restrict Support for Afghan War
New York Times 12/25/2011
Pine Tree Legal Assistance, and Nicolle Bradbury of Denmark, Maine, challenge a GMAC foreclosure, which sets off legal challenges across the USA.
01/05/2009
Attorney Generals of many states across the US initiate challenges to foreclosures, after the successful challenge in the Maine case.
Grouped Articles
A Toxic Subprime Mortgage Bond's Legacy Lives On
Wall Street Journal 09/13/2013
Fannieâs and Freddieâs Foreclosure Oversight Questioned
New York Times 10/19/2010
Out of Maine, a National Foreclosure Freeze
New York Times 10/14/2010
Banks Ignored Signs of Trouble in Foreclosures
New York Times 10/13/2010
Florida Foreclosure Lawyers Are Scrutinized Over Procedures
New York Times 10/15/2010
New York Times 10/14/2010
Paul Volcker's views on solutions to the global economic crisis.
04/11/2009
Grouped Articles
Volcker Assumes Smaller-Than-Expected Role With Obama
Wall Street Journal 04/11/09
Volcker Pushes for Limits on Banks' Trading Activities
Wall Street Journal 02/03/10
Financial Bill Would Create World Model, Volcker Says
New York Times 06/09/10
Giving In on Trading, Banks Focus on Other Losses
New York Times 06/14/10
Paul Volcker Pushes for Reform, and Regrets His Past Silence
New York Times 07/09/10
Volcker on His 'Rule'— Keep It Broad
Wall Street Journal 10/28/10
German reaction to the debt crisis in Greece, Portugal, Spain and Italy.
04/09/2009
Germany said to be turning nationalistic in this crisis, seeing Germany's economic successes as its own, and not accepting the advantage of export markets in Europe in strengthening Germany's economic position.
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 03/03/10
New York Times 11/03/13
Germany's Surplus Isn't the Problem
Wall Street Journal 11/11/13
How Italy's ENI Vastly Boosted Oil Output
BusinessWeek 04/09/09
Greek Crisis Shows How Germany’s Power Polarizes Europe
Wall Street Journal 07/07/15
New York Times 05/26/10
NATO in 2010-2015
04/03/2009
Grouped Articles
Obama Renewing U.S. Commitment to NATO Alliance
New York Times 03/26/14
Jens Stoltenberg, Ex-Norway Prime Minister, Is Named Head of NATO
Wall Street Journal 03/28/14
NATO to Firm Up Its Presence in Eastern Europe as It Halts Cooperation With Russia
New York Times 04/01/14
New York Times 04/03/09
Economist 04/08/09
Obama Pledges NATO Backing for Baltic Allies
Wall Street Journal 09/03/14
The leadership and relevance of Ryoma Sakamoto- Japan's Samurai leader from the 19th century.
03/15/2009
Ryoma Sakamoto and the eight points of the Charter Oath, which helped lay the basis of a united and modern Japan and its response to the Western powers in the late 19th century. The relevance of his leadership and vision for today's 21st century Japan.
Grouped Articles
Japan’s Political Dynasties Come Under Fire but Prove Resilient
New York Times 03/15/09
A Samurai Reformer Inspires a Nation Adrift
BusinessWeek 10/28/10
Historic accord with Russia for cooperation on a new antimissile network for Europe in 2010
03/06/2009
The historic accord reached at the Lisbon NATO conference in November 2010. The anti-missile network will also cover Russia as cooperation develops. The main threat is now seen to be from Iran.
Grouped Articles
Russia Accepts Invitation to Attend NATO Summit Meeting
New York Times 10/19/10
Obama Renewing U.S. Commitment to NATO Alliance
New York Times 03/26/14
Obama Weighs Reviving Nuclear Pact as NATO Moves to Engage Russia
Wall Street Journal 03/06/09
Russia Lifts Its Ban on Delivery of S-300 Surface-to-Air Missile System to Iran
Wall Street Journal 04/14/15
Russian Missiles for the Ayatollah
Wall Street Journal 04/14/15
Putin Lifts Ban on Russian Missile Sales to Iran
New York Times 04/13/15
Errors made- US and Japanese economy comparisons for a lost decade.
02/13/2009
Japan's economy suffered badly after a flood of credit and bad loans, resulting in deflation and a lost decade. The comparison with what the US faces now.
Grouped Articles
Japan Is a Model Not a Cautionary Tale
New York Times 06/09/13
Japanese Prices Rise, Signaling Rebound
Wall Street Journal 07/26/13
In Japan’s Stagnant Decade, Cautionary Tales for America
New York Times 02/13/09
In Japan’s Stagnant Decade, Cautionary Tales for America
New York Times 02/13/09
New York Times 10/30/14
Abe: U.S., Japan Close to TPP Trade Deal
Wall Street Journal 04/21/15
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan.
01/18/2009
Elena Kagan was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Obama in 2010. At 51 years, she is the youngest Supreme Court Justice. Kagan's vision of justice in America differs from that of Chief Justice Roberts.
Grouped Articles
New York Times 06/29/13
New York Times 05/14/10
At Harvard, Kagan Aimed Sights Higher
New York Times 05/25/10
Kagan Says Her Path to Supreme Court Was Made Smoother by Ginsburg’s
New York Times 02/10/14
Kagan and Roberts: Similar Paths, Poles Apart
Wall Street Journal 08/06/10
Verdict on Kagan’s first year on Supreme Court - The Washington Post
Washington Post 09/26/11
The US TARP program and recovery of the governments investment in TARP.
01/17/2009
Grouped Articles
Cost of Bailouts Continues to Decline
Wall Street Journal 05/10/13
Plan to Help Banks Clear Their Books Is Halted
New York Times 06/04/09
Bank Bailouts Approach a Final Reckoning
Wall Street Journal 12/20/14
BusinessWeek 09/30/10
In Search of One Bold Stroke to Save the Banks
New York Times 01/17/09
Global trade issues in 2010.
01/14/2009
The currency issues for the strong yen and the reluctance of China to revalue its currency.
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 10/04/11
Europeâs Debt Crisis Is Casting a Shadow Over China
New York Times 05/17/10
Economist 01/15/09
When Everybody Exports, Nobody Wins
BusinessWeek 09/16/10
Wall Street Journal 10/02/10
Yuan Revaluation for China's Own Sake
Wall Street Journal 10/02/10
Akio Toyoda's handling of the Toyota Recall Crisis in 2010-2011 and the legal settlement in 2014
01/12/2009
Grouped Articles
Tracks of His Tears: Why Akio Toyoda Choked Up
Wall Street Journal 03/03/10
Toyoda Rues Excessive Profit Focus
Wall Street Journal 03/02/10
Toyota Director Aims to Speed Up Decision Making
Wall Street Journal 07/23/13
Inside Toyota, Executives Trade Blame Over Debacle
Wall Street Journal 04/13/10
Eiji Toyoda, Promoter of the Toyota Way and Engineer of Its Growth, Dies at 100
New York Times 09/17/13
In Rapid Turnaround, Toyota Is on Track to Post Record Earnings
New York Times 02/04/14
Consumer Spending in the U.S. in 2010-2013
01/06/2009
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 04/18/13
BusinessWeek 07/29/10
Wealth Tide Doesn't Lift All Boats
Wall Street Journal 12/10/13
Deleveraging: It's Not Over Till It's Over
Wall Street Journal 03/11/09
How Righteousness Killed the World Economy
New York Times 10/12/14
An Ambiguous Omen, U.S. Household Debt Begins to Rise Again
New York Times 02/18/14
Countrywide, its founder Angelo Mozilo, and Bank of America
01/05/2009
Countrywide is now a unit of Bank of America. Countrywide became known for questionable practices in the mortgage lending business. Countrywide turns out to be a failed and dangerous acquisition for Bank of America.
Grouped Articles
BofA's Blunder: $40 Billion-Plus
Wall Street Journal 06/29/12
A Toxic Subprime Mortgage Bond's Legacy Lives On
Wall Street Journal 09/13/13
Court Weighs Penalty in Bank of America 'Hustle' Case
Wall Street Journal 12/06/13
Angelo Mozilo of Countrywide Settles Fraud Case for $67.5 Million
New York Times 10/15/10
Bank of America to Pay $6.3 Billion To Settle Mortgage Securities Suit
New York Times 03/26/14
BofA Deal With U.S. Is Hung Up Over Penalties Tied to Countrywide, Merrill
Wall Street Journal 07/29/14
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