Global Economics

"Sustainable Consumption" Is Not an Oxymoron. It's Not Optional, Either

Perry Yeatman | Posted 03.27.2012

Read More: Kraft Foods, Sustainability, Davos, Global Economics, Sustainable Growth, Davos 2012, Developing World, World Economic Forum, Impact News
Perry Yeatman

What are we willing to do to make a difference? 7 billion people can do a lot. I think we just need the right incentives and systems to make doing the "right" thing easier and more affordable.

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Credit Ratings Matter for Those Who Need Them Most

Otaviano Canuto | Posted 10.18.2011

Read More: Sovereign Debt, Poverty, Economics, U.S. Credit Rating, Sovereign Debt Crisis, World Bank, Global Credit Ratings, Global Economics, Worldwide Credit Rating, Global Poverty, World News
Otaviano Canuto

Think of what would happen if you lived in one of the 58 developing countries that remain unrated by Standard & Poor's, Moody's and Fitch. You would have very limited access to capital and investment, and the cost of borrowing would be significantly higher.

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How Ireland Can Lead the Way for the Global Economy

Sean Kay | Posted 09.26.2011

Read More: Irish Debt, Ireland Bailout, Global Economics, Irish Debt Crisis, Ireland Economy, Irish Economic Crisis, Global Economy, Irish Economy, Ireland, Ireland Debt Crisis, Ireland Debt, Economy Ireland, World News
Sean Kay

As the rest of the world looks with shock at what went wrong in Ireland and as Irish anger grows, it is time to refocus discussion on what Ireland can do for itself.

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Free Trade Doesn't Work: Interview With Economist Ian Fletcher

Michael Hughes | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Outsourcing, India, Free Trade Agreements, Offshoring, Global Economics, Trade Deficit, Economic Policy, Economics, Free Trade, Tariffs, Manufacturing, Protectionism, China, Manufacturing Jobs, Business, International, World, Business News
Michael Hughes

Free trade doesn't work, the global economy is a myth and the U.S. has been duped during trade negotiations for the past 40 years according to Ian Fletcher, author of Free Trade Doesn't Work: What Should Replace It and Why.

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Food Costs Rising Fastest in 17 Years

AP | ELLEN SIMON | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Global Economics, Rising Food Prices, Food Costs, Weak Dollar, High Wheat Prices, Food Prices, High Dairy Prices, Worst Food Inflation, Food Inflation, Emerging Markets, Bankruptcies, Bankruptcy Wave, Retail Chains, Business News

NEW YORK — Steve Tarpin can bake a graham cracker crust in his sleep, but explaining why the price for his Key lime pies went from $20 to $25 re...

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