‘Green Gone Wrong’: Can Capitalism Save the Planet? by Heather Rogers


Heather Rogers warns about the dangers of buying into an “eco-consumer” mind-set with “Green Gone Wrong: How Our Economy Is Undermining the Environmental Revolution”

She says green capitalism is actually undermining ecological progress. [br]

Cheney/Bush US Judiciary Strikes AGAINST “Net Neutrality”


The deleterious effects of the Cheney / Bush regime continue through their “packing” of the Federal Circuit and District Courts with pro-corporate, right-wing judges –

The deleterious effects of the Cheney / Bush regime continue through their “packing” of the Federal Circuit and District Courts with pro-corporate, right-wing judges –

Oil Prices Find a Sweet Spot for World Economy


Oil prices have done something remarkable over the last half-year or so: they have barely budged.

Memories are still fresh of the chaotic climb to $147 a barrel only two summers ago, accompanied by gasoline costing $4.11 a gallon. The spike led to accusations from drivers and politicians that oil companies were price-gouging.

The Silk Road @ 300 KM / Hour: China’s Global High Speed Rail Revolution


Ultimately, the Chinese plan to build a global network of high-speed trains would let passengers board in London and reach Beijing two days later

As we have noted previously, China’s elite has made a huge investment in high-speed rail, with bullet trains zipping along thousands of miles of track at speeds of up to 220 miles an hour.

USD Chart Bumpy, But US Dollar Index is Still Bullish


At EconomyWatch.com one of the things we emphasise is the unique structural position of the US in the world economy. This inbuilt advantage will help the US Dollar on a bullish run this year, according to the analysts over at ForexCare.net.

Poverty in India


 Poverty in India is a major issue. Rural Indians depend on unpredictable agriculture incomes, while urban Indians rely on jobs that are, at best, scarce.

Since its independence, the issue of poverty within India has remained a prevalent concern. As of 2010, more than 37% of India’s population of 1.35 billion still lives below the poverty line. More than 22% of the entire rural population and 15% of the urban population of India exists in this difficult physical and financial predicament. 

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More People Who Saw Crash Greenspan / Other Regulators Didn’t ;-)


Apparently our friend Deepak Moorjani is mentioned in a book by the ever-interesting Nomi Prins

India Fiscal Sector Reforms


 India’s fiscal sector reforms help to raise the rate of savings and investments in India, which further enhances the productivity of public expenditure.[br] 

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India’s Debt Situation


 India’s debt situation focuses on the total amount of external debts taken by the nation in a particular year, its repayments as well as the outstanding debt amounts, if any.[br]

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India Current Account Deficit


India’s current account deficit (CAD) for Q2 2009 was $12.6 billion, as compared to $12.57 billion in the same quarter in 2008, on lower net invisible surplus. However, the deficit was twice as high as the $5.99 billion reported for April-June 2009, according to the Reserve Bank of India data on balance of payments (BoP).
 

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