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Alibaba in the online U.S. market
05/23/2014
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Alibaba Plans Online Market Geared to Americans
New York Times 05/23/2014
Alibaba’s American Aspirations
New York Times 05/23/2014
Alibaba Tackles Amazon, eBay on Home Turf
Wall Street Journal 06/12/2014
Alibaba Stumbles in American E-Commerce Market
Wall Street Journal 06/23/2015
The Nano Twist, at $4000 in 2014 from Tata Motors, following the failure of the Tata Nano to find a market in India
05/23/2014
Grouped Articles
From Cheap to Cool, Revamped Car Is Aimed at India's Young Buyers
New York Times 05/23/2014
Chevy Maibu Recalls
05/23/2014
Grouped Articles
Midsize Malibu Tops List of Most Recalled GM Cars
Wall Street Journal 05/23/2014
"Open Vein" book that shaped the ideas and thinking of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela
05/23/2014
Grouped Articles
Eduardo Galeano Disavows His Book ‘The Open Veins’
New York Times 05/23/2014
Public perceptions of Pfizer's strategies in pursuing the acquisition of Astra-Zeneca- tax avoidance at a time of large government deficits and cuts in public services
05/23/2014
For acquisitions to succeed and be a win-win for both companies there have to be ways in which the productivity of capital can be increased through creative endeavors, new products, and savings, beyond maneouvres around tax laws. An editorial in the NYT makes this point.
Grouped Articles
Pfizer’s Ploy and the Porous Tax Laws
New York Times 05/23/2014
Spurned by AstraZeneca, Pfizer Walks Away
Wall Street Journal 05/27/2014
In Medtronic's Deal for Covidien, an Emphasis on Tax Savings
New York Times 06/16/2014
Medical Merger Part of 'Tax Inversion' Wave
Wall Street Journal 06/17/2014
Why Allergan Is a Cure for What Ails Pfizer
Wall Street Journal 10/30/2015
Apple owes $14.5 billion in back taxes, European authorities say
Washington Post 08/30/2016
Britain's elections to local councils and the European parliament amid voter discontent in May 2014
05/23/2014
Grouped Articles
Britain’s Discontent Lifts Populist Party to Even Stronger Vote Tally Than Expected
New York Times 05/23/2014
UKIP, Labour Make Gains In U.K. Local Vote
Wall Street Journal 05/24/2014
Anti-EU, Far-Right Parties Post Strong Gains in European Elections
Wall Street Journal 05/27/2014
Wall Street Journal 05/27/2014
E.U. Leaders to Meet in Wake of Election Setbacks
New York Times 05/27/2014
Populists’ Rise in Europe Vote Shakes Leaders
New York Times 05/26/2014
Government monitoring of Occupy protests in the U.S.
05/22/2014
Grouped Articles
Officials Cast Wide Net in Monitoring Occupy Protests
New York Times 05/22/2014
Foreign investment in India under the administration of the BJP party's Narendra Modi
05/22/2014
Grouped Articles
Competing Visions for Russia’s Economic Future
New York Times 05/22/2014
Wall Street Journal 06/12/2014
Modi Embraces Abe; Still Holds China Close
Wall Street Journal 09/10/2014
India's Modi Visits Japan to Deepen Defense and Commercial Ties
Wall Street Journal 09/10/2014
India's Modi Articulates Vision for Economic Change
Wall Street Journal 09/30/2014
Venture Money Floods Into Indian Startups
Wall Street Journal 04/02/2015
Shifts in foreign investment from the U.S., Europe and Japan with international tensions in Ukraine, the East China Sea and the election of a investment friendly government in India
05/22/2014
Grouped Articles
Competing Visions for Russia’s Economic Future
New York Times 05/22/2014
Modi Embraces Abe; Still Holds China Close
Wall Street Journal 09/10/2014
China Foreign Direct Investment at Four-Year Low
Wall Street Journal 09/16/2014
India's Modi Articulates Vision for Economic Change
Wall Street Journal 09/30/2014
Cross-border takeovers: The Germans are coming, again
Economist 10/06/2014
India’s Manufacturing Sector Courts the World, but Pitfalls Remain
New York Times 10/14/2015
Mexico City Subway System
05/22/2014
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Golden Line Adds Tarnish to Sprawling Subway System
New York Times 05/22/2014
The 2014 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
05/22/2014
After the Russian takeover of Crimea and increase in tensions on the border with Ukraine the mood at the 2014 St. Petersburg Economic Forum is different. Many western companies stayed away. Of German companies Metro, a German retailer, was the prominent one present and that too because of its 22,000 Russian employees, said its CEO. Former British cabinet minister Mandelson, described the situation as Putin's "self-inflicted wound." The Russian economy now faces three choices, each difficult and risky- to move closer to Asia, to depend on its own state banks and finances for development, or to continue attracting foreign investment even with western sanctions. Growth is slowing to 0.2% for 2014. At the same time Indian elections have led to a absolute majority for a foreign investment friendly government with experience in attracting foreign investment in western India. Foreign investment could shift in coming years from China, Russia, Turkey to India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Africa, and other investment friendly countries. In that situation China's tensions with Japan and Russia's tensions with U.S. and Europe may become counterproductive policies. Some foreign investment may even return to home regions with the yen's new level in Japan and lower energy/labor/transport costs in North America, and lower labor costs in Southern Europe.
Grouped Articles
Competing Visions for Russia’s Economic Future
New York Times 05/22/2014
New York Times 05/27/2014
Russia and Markets: The Power of Weakness
Wall Street Journal 08/12/2014
Russian Companies Clamor for Dollars to Repay Debt
Wall Street Journal 10/10/2014
Russia Introduces Measures to Calm Economic Jitters
New York Times 12/17/2014
Immigrants and a changing America
05/21/2014
Grouped Articles
New York Times 05/21/2014
The Economist 08/25/2016
Immigrants Aren’t Taking Americans’ Jobs, New Study Finds
The New York Times 09/21/2016
UN Department of Social and Economic Affairs 2014 Report on Unemployment
05/21/2014
A mind blowing statistic- one million Indians are expected to join the work force every month for the next 15 years, according to this report. This report points to the urgency of the situation. This could be one reason why young people, especially the 100 million people added to voter lists in India in the 2014 parliamentary elections, voted for the "Development" theme of the BJP party under Narendra Modi. Foreign investment, building the manufacturing base, bigger infrastructure plans and other jobs/growth strategies are needed quickly.
Grouped Articles
United Nations Forecasts Persistently High Unemployment for the Young
New York Times 05/21/2014
Competing Visions for Russia’s Economic Future
New York Times 05/22/2014
Wall Street Journal 06/12/2014
Jobs Data May Be Icing on America's Birthday Cake
Wall Street Journal 07/03/2014
Washington Post 07/09/2014
India's Modi Articulates Vision for Economic Change
Wall Street Journal 09/30/2014
The gender gap in management in Norway, Sweden and Denmark
05/23/2014
Grouped Articles
Even Scandinavia Has a CEO Gender Gap
Wall Street Journal 05/23/14
Sweden Takes a Left Turn After 8 Years of Rightist Rule
New York Times 09/14/14
Sina management
05/23/2014
Grouped Articles
Sina Spreads Gloom Amid Chinese Internet Boom
Wall Street Journal 05/23/14
Mayor Julian Castro of San Antonio, Texas
05/23/2014
Grouped Articles
After Revival in San Antonio, Washington Comes Calling
New York Times 05/23/14
Sina performance
05/23/2014
Grouped Articles
Sina Spreads Gloom Amid Chinese Internet Boom
Wall Street Journal 05/23/14
The failure of the Tata Nano to capture the imagination of Indian buyers and its serious shortcomings in power, acceleration and durability
05/23/2014
Along the way a good concept on paper failed to take account of the changes in Indian society, with rising incomes and new buyers looking for a better more solid car. Competitors from Japan and South Korea provided better alternatives.
Grouped Articles
From Cheap to Cool, Revamped Car Is Aimed at India's Young Buyers
New York Times 05/23/14
Sina strategies
05/23/2014
Grouped Articles
Sina Spreads Gloom Amid Chinese Internet Boom
Wall Street Journal 05/23/14
The record of the Andrew Cuomo administration in New York state 2010-2015
05/22/2014
Grouped Articles
Cuomo Boasts of New York’s Rebirth, but Hits Snags
New York Times 05/22/14
Cuomo Reflects in Memoir on Highs and Lows, Both Personal and Political
New York Times 10/08/14
A Tepid Thumbs Up Is the Best Many Can Muster for Cuomo
New York Times 11/02/14
Andrew Cuomo Puts Bigger Challenges on His 2nd-Term Agenda
New York Times 01/01/15
As Cuomo Acts on Homeless Problem, New York City Blames State Cuts
New York Times 01/12/16
The $200 million rescue package from Michigan's rainy day funds to support Detroit retirees
05/22/2014
A bill passes the Michigan legislature for $200 million to go to support Detroit retirees. Michigan governor is authorized under the bill to appoint seven members to a financial review panel that will oversee the city's finances for many years, including specific approval of items over $750,000.
Grouped Articles
$200 Million Could Curb Pension Cuts in Detroit
New York Times 05/22/14
Tax reforms by the government of president Bachelet in Chile in 2014
05/22/2014
Grouped Articles
Chile's Businesses Fight Presidential Tax Revamp
Wall Street Journal 05/22/14
The European Project in 2014, with elections to the European parliament and deep discontent
05/22/2014
Grouped Articles
New York Times 05/22/14
Anti-EU, Far-Right Parties Post Strong Gains in European Elections
Wall Street Journal 05/27/14
Wall Street Journal 05/27/14
E.U. Leaders to Meet in Wake of Election Setbacks
New York Times 05/27/14
Populists’ Rise in Europe Vote Shakes Leaders
New York Times 05/26/14
Win by Far-Right Party Rattles the French Establishment
New York Times 05/27/14
China's worldwide search for energy 2010-2015
05/21/2014
Grouped Articles
China’s Global Search for Energy
New York Times 05/21/14
The 2014 Russia-China Natural Gas Agreement
05/21/2014
Questions about the price agreed to betwen the two countries. Price remains hazy and it appears no ageement was reached on price, say analysts.
Grouped Articles
Is the Russia-China Gas Deal for Real- Or Just Fumes
BusinessWeek 05/22/14
China, Russia sign $400 billion gas deal - The Washington Post
Washington Post 05/22/14
Russian Gas Deal Gives China the Edge
Wall Street Journal 05/22/14
China and Russia Reach 30-Year Gas Deal
New York Times 05/21/14
This Is Just a Date, Not a Marriage
Wall Street Journal 06/03/14
New Russia-China Deal Could Further Hit Natural-Gas Prices
Wall Street Journal 11/11/14
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