Krugman in NYTimes Magazine: Building A Green Economy
In this full-length feature, our favorite economics columnist – except, of course, when it comes to China and currency values 😉 –
Category: News Desk
China Bringing High-Speed Rail Expertise to California ???
Nearly 150 years after American railroads brought in thousands of Chinese laborers to build rail lines across the West, China is poised once again to play a role in American rail construction.
But this time, it would be an entirely different role: supplying the technology, equipment and engineers to build high-speed rail lines.[br]
Buffett Reaps Dividend Millions Without Berkshire
Warren Buffett earns millions of dollars of dividend income every quarter even though Berkshire Hathaway Inc., his insurance and investment company, has never made a payout.
The money comes from the billionaire investor’s personal holdings in other U.S. companies, as disclosed in Berkshire’s quarterly filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission since 2006. [br]
‘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]
Soros Commits $5 Million for “Innovative” Oxford Economics Institute
George Soros is to create a new economics institute at Oxford University.
It is part of an attempt to steer the discipline away from the champions of the free market and deregulation who, the billionaire financier believes, share the blame for the global economic crisis…
George Soros is to create a new economics institute at Oxford University.
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.
