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Few in Venezuela Want Bolívars, but No One Can Spare a Dime
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Life in Venezuela in 2015 with IMF estimated inflation of 159% and the economy shrinking by 10%
10/18/2015
The Maduro government in Venezuela fails to take economic decisions as the economy collapses and consumers face severe shortages.
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Few in Venezuela Want Bolívars, but No One Can Spare a Dime
New York Times 10/18/2015
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Venezuela Issues New Bank Notes Because of Hyperinflation
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The effect of low oil prices on oil exports dependent countries in 2015- Russia, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Ecuador
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From Venezuela to Iraq to Russia, Oil Price Drops Raise Fears of Unrest
New York Times 08/24/2015
Few in Venezuela Want Bolívars, but No One Can Spare a Dime
New York Times 10/18/2015
Venezuelan Opposition Wins Congressional Midterm Elections
Wall Street Journal 12/07/2015
Saudi Arabia, Squeezed by Low Oil Prices, Cuts Spending to Shrink Deficit
New York Times 12/28/2015
Oil Plunge Sparks Bankruptcy Concerns
Wall Street Journal 01/12/2016
Oil Prices at $30 Bend Nations, But Which Ones Could Break?
Wall Street Journal 01/13/2016
The failure of social spending supported by oil to improve economic conditions and the standard of living- the case of Venezuela and Iran
06/09/2014
A critical factor in this situation is the failure to integrate into the world economy. Under these conditions for Iran sanctions for a nuclear program and support for Syria's regime creates a sort of "pariah" status, and for Venezuela the rhetoric and state control have led to a similar situation. Because technological inputs and foreign capital and knowhow are critical for development, policies of this kind can do long term damage to the economy and reduce standards of living. Both countries have failed to invest in basic refining capacity. At the other side is Nigeria which has also failed to invest in refining capacity. In Nigeria rampant corruption eats away at the core. All three countries are oil producing countries with crumbling infrastructure and failure of the state to provide the right direction to stimulate growth.
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Venezuela Pays Price for Smuggling
Wall Street Journal 06/09/2014
Oil, Auto Companies Make Plans to Invest in Iran if Sanctions Ease
Wall Street Journal 07/02/2014
Venezuela's Auto Industry in a Free Fall
Wall Street Journal 07/22/2014
Fall in Oil Prices Poses a Problem for Russia, Iraq and Others
New York Times 10/15/2014
Iran poised to choose poverty over nuclear disarmament - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/01/2014
Fall in Oil Prices Threatens Africa’s Economic Growth
Wall Street Journal 12/12/2014
Venezuela's currency, the Bolivar, and devaluation
12/31/2010
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Almost-Free Gas Comes at a High Cost
Wall Street Journal 04/12/2013
Ford Expects Major Venezuelan Devaluation in 2014
Wall Street Journal 12/18/2013
Venezuela Shuffles Economic Team
Wall Street Journal 01/17/2014
Venezuela May Meet New Reality, and New Price, at the Pump
New York Times 01/20/2014
Venezuela Pays Price for Smuggling
Wall Street Journal 06/09/2014
Venezuela's Currency Hits New Low
Wall Street Journal 09/29/2014
Venezuela's debt and prospects of default in 2015-2016
12/22/2014
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Oil Shakes Venezuelan Debt to Its Foundations
Wall Street Journal 12/22/2014
China Boosts Support for Latin Leftists
Wall Street Journal 01/08/2015
Few in Venezuela Want Bolívars, but No One Can Spare a Dime
New York Times 10/18/2015
Chavez successor Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela
10/01/2012
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Venezuelans Elect Maduro to Succeed Chávez
New York Times 04/14/2013
Venezuelan Opposition Dispute Maduro Victory
New York Times 04/15/2013
Cost to Insure Country's Debt Surges
Wall Street Journal 04/16/2013
Pragmatist Succeeds Marxist in Venezuela
Wall Street Journal 04/23/2013
Showdown Looms in Venezuela Over Decree Powers Plan
New York Times 08/18/2013
Ford Expects Major Venezuelan Devaluation in 2014
Wall Street Journal 12/18/2013
Venezuela's auto industry in 2014 with 80% cut in output in the first half of 2014 by Ford, GM and Toyota
07/22/2014
Lack of parts supply and other problems is hurting Venezuela's auto industry and its economy in 2014.
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Venezuela's Auto Industry in a Free Fall
Wall Street Journal 07/22/2014
Venezuela's Currency Hits New Low
Wall Street Journal 09/29/2014
China Boosts Support for Latin Leftists
Wall Street Journal 01/08/2015
Few in Venezuela Want Bolívars, but No One Can Spare a Dime
New York Times 10/18/2015
A revitalized voice for the Americas - The Washington Post
Washington Post 01/25/2016
U.S. sanctions against Venezuelan officials for Maduro government human rights abuses
03/09/2015
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Obama Order Freezes Assets of 7 Officials in Venezuela
New York Times 03/09/2015
Few in Venezuela Want Bolívars, but No One Can Spare a Dime
New York Times 10/18/2015
A revitalized voice for the Americas - The Washington Post
Washington Post 01/25/2016
How Does Populism Turn Authoritarian? Venezuela Is a Case in Point
The New York Times 04/01/2017
Venezuelan Court Revises Ruling That Nullified Legislature
The New York Times 04/01/2017
Venezuela’s Opposition Sets General Strike
WSJ 07/17/2017
Venezuela's economy 2013-2017- downward spiral with hyperinflation and lack of essential goods
02/08/2013
Grouped Articles
Almost-Free Gas Comes at a High Cost
Wall Street Journal 04/12/2013
Cost to Insure Country's Debt Surges
Wall Street Journal 04/16/2013
Pragmatist Succeeds Marxist in Venezuela
Wall Street Journal 04/23/2013
Ford Expects Major Venezuelan Devaluation in 2014
Wall Street Journal 12/18/2013
Venezuela Shuffles Economic Team
Wall Street Journal 01/17/2014
For Venezuela, the magic land of cheap gas, a big hike - The Washington Post
Washington Post 01/20/2014
Winners and losers in emerging markets in 2015 with lower oil prices- Turkey and India are winners, China a beneficiary, Russia, Venezuela and Brazil are losers
01/18/2015
The economic prospects of emerging market countries have changed significantly since 2013. In Turkey political problems and a high current account deficit led to a slump in the lira and high interest rate policies by early 2014. In India the Congress party government let the economy drift in 2013 with no action taken. The newly elected Modi adminstration in 2014 and now lower oil prices are giving a major boost to economic growth in India. China with huge oil imports is also a beneficiary as it tackles problems from the boom years and growth slows to below 7%.
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Turkey’s economy: Saved by the well
Economist 01/18/2015
Monetary policy in India: The cycle turns
Economist 01/18/2015
Oil Prices Slump as Inventories Rise Near 80-Year Highs
Wall Street Journal 02/05/2015
India Growth Rate Set to Rival China
Wall Street Journal 02/10/2015
Turkish Officials Seen Stoking Crisis as Lira Hits Record Low
Wall Street Journal 03/05/2015
A Windfall for China as Commodity Prices Plunge
Wall Street Journal 03/16/2015
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