Feb. 20, 2008 16:39
This article discusses the effects of the global market downturn on two large European banks, one in the UK and one in France. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/20/business/banks.php
Feb. 20, 2008 16:37
Germany/Liechtenstein tax issues
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As a follow-up to our class discussions and readings involving taxing regimes, this article discusses the relationship between Germany and Liechtenstein in regards to persons who seek to evade taxes in Germany by dealing with Liechtenstein. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/20/business/tax.php
Feb. 20, 2008 16:35
German Steelworkers union agreement
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The German Steelworkers union has just won an increase in wages for its members. This article provides an interesting discussion on the state of labor unions in Europe, especially in light of governmental attempts to control certain aspects of their economies. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/20/business/wage.php
Feb. 20, 2008 16:32
Following an internal investigation, Societe Generale has provided more information into when and how its "rogue trader" acted. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/20/business/socgen.php
Feb. 20, 2008 16:30
South African economy
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This article discusses the state of the South African economy and budget in light of a recent energy crisis experienced inside the country. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/africa/7255326.stm
Feb. 20, 2008 16:28
Impact of market forces on beer prices
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This article discusses the impacts which a price fixing penalty and rising production costs are expected to have on Heineken specificially and the impact of rising production costs on the beer industry generally. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7254590.stm
Feb. 20, 2008 16:26
US and Chinese interests in Africa
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This article briefly discusses the ways in which the US and China have and are attempting to cultivate relationships with various governmental regimes throughout Africa. What are the potential trade and economic impacts of these attempts for African nations, the US, China and the global market per se? See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/7255077.stm
Feb. 20, 2008 16:23
Consumer prices in the US rose .4% in January, 2008, which was above the amount expected by most economists. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7254969.stm
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