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Indian Economic Indicators


Growing domestic demand and increased production have changed the Indian economy. GDP has picked up, trade has become global and the services sector has led change by throwing its gates open to outsourcing. India’s educated and English speaking population became the biggest impetus that the economy needed. Indian economic indicators are pointing towards the country’s transition to a developed economy. Trade has risen by more than 375% since the adoption of the liberalization policies.[br]

Indian Economic Indicators

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India at a Glance


 India is one of the biggest countries with significant diversity. With a land area of 3,287,240 square km and a population of 1,178,732,000, India has abundant natural resources and a large labor pool to grow at a stupendous rate. Under Dr. Manmohan Singh’s leadership and the manifesting of the liberalization policy, the Indian economy has picked up steam and has been registering around 7% real growth every year. The economy was not severely impacted by the global recession of 2007-2009, as tight fiscal regulations kept credit crisis at bay.[br]

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Korea: “Green” Mayor Transforms Seoul – Will Country Follow?


Seoul, South Korea Mayor Oh Se-hoon is among a new breed of South Korean politicians who increasingly stake their political fortunes on so-called green growth.

Seoul, South Korea Mayor Oh Se-hoon is among a new breed of South Korean politicians who increasingly stake their political fortunes on so-called green growth.

Cap-and-Trade Transformed by Debased DC Discourse


Ever since the turn of the millennium, we’ve argued that the most fundamental problem facing most of the world, but especially in the US, was the low level of public discourse.

US Doctors Give Up Private Practice & NOT Due to Obamacare


A quiet revolution is transforming how medical care is delivered in this country, and it has very little to do with the sweeping health care legislation President Obama just signed into law.

But it could have a big impact on that law’s chances for success.

Germany Forces Joint Euro / IMF Solution to Greek Debt Crisis


After months of fractious debate, the 16 countries that use the euro agreed on a financial safety net for Greece,

combining bilateral loans from those European nations with cash from the International Monetary Fund.

After months of fractious debate, the 16 countries that use the euro agreed on a financial safety net for Greece,

US Households Facing Foreclosure Rose in 4th Quarter


The ranks of those facing foreclosure swelled by a quarter-million households in the fourth quarter, new government data shows.

Households that are at least 90 days delinquent on their mortgage payment now number at least 1.6 million, according to a report Thursday issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Office of Thrift Supervision …[br]

Obama Housing Plan: New & Different or Same Old, Same Old ???


Despite the fact that it was the lead story on the NYTimes website all day Friday, and then followed on Saturday by a “News Analysis” calling it “Bold”,

Obamacare Proponents Claim It Lowers Income IN-Equality – IF ONLY ;-)


Generally, David Leonhardt, Economics Correspondent, tries to be analytical and unsparing in his columns.

Generally, David Leonhardt, Economics Correspondent, tries to be analytical and unsparing in his columns.

But in this Economic Scene piece that has gotten a lot of play on the Times’ website – In Health Bill, Obama Attacks Wealth Inequality – I think there’s a lot of wishful thinking.

Confused NYTimes Asks READERS To Guide Them Thru Obamacare


Obamacare bill so complex, NON-tranparent, NYTimes ASKING READERS a) what provisions will go into effect right away & b) what provisions THEY think worth noting ;