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Issues raised in Letters to the Editor of the NYT and the WSJ on the Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Pact (TPP)
02/27/2014
The issues raised cover worker protections, and also include some that are not frequently mentioned. Including the right granted to large corporations in TPP to sue the U.S. and other governments on issues where the governments have acted in the public interest as it relates to the environment, health, safeguards related to poor industry practices. A letter to WSJ says president Obama is doing this to look like a centrist president for his legacy, and not for free trade. Separately Krugman points to the issue of intellectual property rights enforcement that has the potential of making it harder to provide access to modern medicine to people in developing countries, a serious pitfall. Response to criticism by the Obama administration has generally talked about the merits of free trade which are generally accepted, and not the specific provisions, or the context in which most of the gains in free trade have already been made in the seven decades to 2015 and the remaining gains are much smaller coming with some losses. The global economy now benefits more from investments in infrastructure both in developing and advanced economies, which is why China's Infrastructure Investment Bank has received such wide support, including EU countries and India. The Obama administration has failed to make the case for investment in infrastructure to the American public, at a time when large productivity gains can be made here following about 2 decades of neglect. A similiar situation exists in Germany, and is especially true of Latin American countries which have serious infrastructure problems that reduce economic growth.
Grouped Articles
In the Heat of the Pacific Trade Battle
New York Times 05/22/2015
New York Times 05/22/2015
New York Times 02/27/2014
No Obama Tears for TPA or the TPP
Wall Street Journal 05/22/2015
Obama Presses Currency Compromise in Trade Pact
Wall Street Journal 05/24/2015
Pelosi Rejects Appeals, Hands Obama a Trade Defeat
Wall Street Journal 06/13/2015
New study published in the British Medical Journal on mammography and mammograms
02/11/2014
The study covers 90,000 women over 25 years with women randomly assigned to two groups one with breast exams only and the other with breast exams and mammograms. The death rate for the two groups was almost identical. About 1 in 424 women are treated for breast cancer when the test is incorrect. Some initial cancer signs also turn out to be benign such as in the milk duct.
Grouped Articles
Study Adds New Doubts About Value of Mammograms
New York Times 02/11/2014
More Doubts About Mammograms' Value Are Raised in Large Study
Wall Street Journal 04/02/2014
Study: 3-D Scans More Accurate Than Standard Mammograms
Wall Street Journal 06/25/2014
American Cancer Society, in a Shift, Recommends Fewer Mammograms
New York Times 10/20/2015
The oil field services industry and the emerging markets financial crisis of 2014
02/10/2014
Grouped Articles
Tougher to Drill for Oil in an Emerging-Markets Storm
Wall Street Journal 02/10/2014
The global economy in 2013-2014- growth slowing in emerging markets and developing countries as growth picks up in developed countries
12/31/2013
Grouped Articles
Year in Review: Developed Economies Retake Growth-Engine Role
Wall Street Journal 12/31/2013
‘Fragile Five’ Is the Latest Club of Emerging Nations in Turmoil
New York Times 01/28/2014
The Skeptical Environmentalist- Bjorn Lomberg on coal powered plants and sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia
12/03/2013
The choice is between cheap fossil fuel powered plants or no electricity at all for the 860 million people of sub-Saharan Africa, which has about the same megawatts installed as the U.S. state of Arizona with about 9 million people.
Grouped Articles
The Poor Need Cheap Fossil Fuels
New York Times 12/03/2013
Coal isn’t safe even its two big growth markets – India and China | Opinion
https://www.hindustantimes.com/ 06/15/2018
Pertamina's overseas investments
11/28/2013
Grouped Articles
Exxon Mobil Signs Iraq Deal With PetroChina, Pertamina
Wall Street Journal 11/28/2013
Minimum wage in Indonesia
11/02/2013
Grouped Articles
Indonesia Governors Boost Minimum Wage
Wall Street Journal 11/02/2013
New York Times 12/01/2013
The real estate market in Indonesia
10/15/2013
Grouped Articles
Real Estate Heating Up in Indonesia
New York Times 10/15/2013
Inflation in Indonesia
09/04/2013
Grouped Articles
Indonesia Faces Price Rise as Currency Weakens
Wall Street Journal 09/04/2013
Corrosive Inflation Eats at Developing World
Wall Street Journal 02/11/2014
The Yudhoyono government tackling corruption in Indonesia
09/03/2013
Grouped Articles
Indonesian Top Police Official Is Sentenced for Graft
Wall Street Journal 09/03/2013
Political Upstarts Work to Propel Change in an Indonesia Tired of Corruption
New York Times 06/21/2014
Indonesia's Political Leap Forward
Wall Street Journal 08/23/2014
Parliament in Indonesia Rolls Back Election Rights
New York Times 09/25/2014
Emerging markets stocks
08/23/2013
Grouped Articles
A Surprising Reversal for Emerging Stock Markets
New York Times 08/23/2013
Wall Street Journal 11/04/2013
Wall Street Journal 11/17/2013
The behaviour of individual and institutional investors in emerging markets
08/22/2013
Grouped Articles
Mom-and-Pop Investors Bolt Emerging Markets
Wall Street Journal 08/22/2013
How Emerging Markets Can Get Their Mojo Back
Wall Street Journal 09/12/2013
Four Reasons to Boost Your Foreign-Stock Exposure
Wall Street Journal 02/22/2015
Asians and senior roles at western companies in Asia
08/13/2013
Expatriates are prefered over Asians in senior roles for western companies operating in Asian countries, sometimes decades after the operations were started.
Grouped Articles
In Asia, Locals Rise Only So Far at Western Firms
Wall Street Journal 08/13/2013
The 2014 G-20 meeting in Australia and the topic of reduced capital inflows to emerging markets
02/21/2014
Brazil and India are expected to call for the U.S. Fed to keep emerging markets slowing growth in mind as it reduces bond purchases. Yet the U.S. Fed will continue to focus on U.S. economic conditions.
Grouped Articles
U.S. to Face G-20 Pressure Over Bond-Buying Cutbacks
Wall Street Journal 02/21/14
Turkey’s economy: Saved by the well
Economist 01/18/15
Monetary policy in India: The cycle turns
Economist 01/18/15
Fed Must Consider the World and All U.S. Employment
Wall Street Journal 04/09/15
Opinion: G20 — go back to the roots | DW | 30.11.2018
DW.COM 11/30/18
High inflation and currency depreciation in India, Turkey, Brazil, Indonesia and S. Africa- 2012-2016
02/11/2014
Grouped Articles
Corrosive Inflation Eats at Developing World
Wall Street Journal 02/11/14
Brazil Central Bank Leaves Selic Rate Unchanged
Wall Street Journal 05/29/14
India's Rajan May Have to Head Off Modi
Wall Street Journal 06/04/14
India’s Inflation Fight Pays Early Dividend
Wall Street Journal 01/16/15
Russia, Brazil Mistakes Show How Inflation Can Still Arise
Wall Street Journal 05/03/15
Consumer price inflation spikes to 4.88% in November, industrial output growth slows
http://www.hindustantimes.com/ 12/12/17
The U.S. Surgeon General's report on smoking adds cancer and diabetes to heart and lung disease as effect of smoking
01/17/2014
Grouped Articles
List of Smoking-Related Illnesses Grows Significantly in U.S. Report
New York Times 01/17/14
World Trade Organization negotiations in Bali, Indonesia- 2013
12/09/2013
Grouped Articles
WTO Deal Shows Hurdles to Global Trade Pacts
Wall Street Journal 12/09/13
World Trade Set For Slowest Yearly Growth Since Global Financial Crisis
WSJ 09/27/16
WTO lowers trade growth forecast | Business | DW.COM | 27.09.2016
DW.COM 09/27/16
More Wealth, More Jobs, but Not for Everyone: What Fuels the Backlash on Trade
The New York Times 09/28/16
Exxon and risk sharing with Sinopec, Pertamina for investments in Iraq
11/28/2013
Exxon will retain a 25% stake in the large West Qurna-1 oil field near Basra, Iraq. Pertamina takes a 10% stake and Sinopec takes a 25% stake.
Grouped Articles
Exxon Mobil Signs Iraq Deal With PetroChina, Pertamina
Wall Street Journal 11/28/13
Iraq and Kurds Reach Deal on Oil Exports and Budget Payments
New York Times 11/13/14
How Falling Oil Prices Are Hindering Iraq’s Ability to Fight Islamic State
Wall Street Journal 03/11/15
India's children and children in rural areas of developing countries
11/10/2013
Grouped Articles
Bill Gates: What I Learned in the Fight Against Polio
Wall Street Journal 11/10/13
Australia and cooperation in U.S. NSA agency spying efforts in Asia
11/02/2013
Grouped Articles
Australia Spying Report Stirs Anger in Asia
Wall Street Journal 11/02/13
Despite Earlier Spat, Smooth Sailing Aboard Intrepid for Trump and Turnbull
The New York Times 05/04/17
Former World Bank chief Zoellick on the need for productivity improvements and investment in human capital for emerging markets in 2013-2023
09/12/2013
India, S. Africa, Brazil China, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey and other emerging markets need productivity improvements and investment in human capital as growth slows in emerging markets in 2013. The crisis is particularly acute in India.
Grouped Articles
How Emerging Markets Can Get Their Mojo Back
Wall Street Journal 09/12/13
Chinaâs Economy, Back on Track
New York Times 10/04/13
China Think Tank Offers Reform Wish List
Wall Street Journal 10/30/13
Wall Street Journal 11/04/13
Investors Flee Developing Countries
Wall Street Journal 01/24/14
Turkish Intervention Fails to Stem Lira Sell-Off
Wall Street Journal 01/24/14
Depreciation of the Indonesian currency, the Rupiah, in 2013-2014
09/04/2013
Grouped Articles
Indonesia Faces Price Rise as Currency Weakens
Wall Street Journal 09/04/13
Yuan Devaluation Kicks Rupiah When It’s Down
Wall Street Journal 08/14/15
Efforts to control corruption in Indonesia
09/03/2013
Grouped Articles
Indonesian Top Police Official Is Sentenced for Graft
Wall Street Journal 09/03/13
Political Upstarts Work to Propel Change in an Indonesia Tired of Corruption
New York Times 06/21/14
Indonesia Tally Shows Widodo With 53% of Vote
Wall Street Journal 07/22/14
Overhaul of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA)
08/22/2013
Grouped Articles
Shaken NSA Grapples With an Overhaul
Wall Street Journal 11/25/13
New York Times 11/25/13
Secret Court Faulted NSA for Collecting Domestic Data
Wall Street Journal 08/22/13
Judge Deals Blow to NSA Phone Spying
Wall Street Journal 12/17/13
Judge Leon Tosses Aside an Old Government Standby
Wall Street Journal 12/16/13
Obama Is Urged to Sharply Curb N.S.A. Data Mining
New York Times 12/18/13
The glass ceiling for locals in operations of western companies in Indonesia
08/13/2013
Grouped Articles
In Asia, Locals Rise Only So Far at Western Firms
Wall Street Journal 08/13/13
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