Feb. 11, 2008 08:54

Chocolate price fixing

Posted by NancyOta under [Finance ]
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The German and Canadian authorities are investigating allegations that major international manufacturers of chocolate are acting together to set prices for their products. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7238498.stm
 

Feb. 11, 2008 08:50

Role of the IMF in financial assessments

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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This article discusses the different views which IMF leadership and the G7 have as to the role of the IMF in monitoring global financial markets and detecting early signs of possible economic problems. See http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0d002e68-d80a-11dc-98f7-0000779fd2ac.html


 

Feb. 11, 2008 08:48

US/UK taxation issue

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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The reading for 2/12 includes discussion of the extension of US taxing ability to citizens who reside overseas and derive their income from overseas activities. This story presents an updated version of the tension between the US and the UK over taxation of citizens and their assets. See http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e6c71e7c-d805-11dc-98f7-0000779fd2ac.html