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Briefing Where does Haiti stand three years after its 7.0 earthquake?
After billions of dollars in aid spent to help Haiti 'build back better' from its devastating earthquake on Jan. 12, 2010, hundreds of thousands are still without homes.
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For these four nations, 2012 is worse than the Great Recession
The Great Recession of 2008/09 delivered the worst blow to the global economy since the 1930s. But in a few nations, 2012 is turning out to be worse than 2009 in terms of economic growth. Europe's debt crisis, the general slowing of the world economy, and domestic political troubles have played a role in undercutting 2012 growth for one or more of these four nations. Can you guess who they are?
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Focus Recession in America? 10 questions assessing the threat.
Concerns about weak economies in Europe have already rattled global financial markets, and things are hardly rosy at home. Is America heading into a recession? Here are answers to 10 questions about that risk.
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Briefing What would happen if Greece exited the eurozone?
Rumors are rife of a Greek exit from the eurozone. While no country has yet dropped the common currency, there are some indications of what will transpire if Greece does.
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France presidential elections: the candidates challenging Sarkozy
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is fighting for reelection in the April 22 presidential poll. Here are the top 5 presidential candidates.
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Greek debt crisis: pushing more European integration?
As the Greek debt crisis rolls on, some in Britain worry that the crisis is being used to undermine economic sovereignty and pushes European integration further.
04/02/2010 12:43 pm -
The Sports Economist Even sports fans know government stimulus is a poor way to boost jobs
Subsidies to build new sports stadiums are a kind of government stimulus, but they don't create that many jobs.
03/31/2010 12:34 am -
Global Viewpoint China, Wall Street, and the financial crisis: Francis Fukuyama talks with Henry Paulson
Scholar Francis Fukuyama and former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talk about China, Wall Street, and the global financial crisis.
03/30/2010 12:52 pm -
Greece bailout: What's the future of the euro?
The Greece bailout package agreed to by European leaders and the International Monetary Fund last week decreases the likelihood of a Greek government default. But the wrangling over the bailout -- and the steps that left Greece in a financial hole -- raise questions about the prospects for the stability of the euro.
03/28/2010 01:17 pm -
The Sports Economist IMF surveys impact of Olympics and World Cup
The long-term impact of mega-events, such as the World Cup and the Olmypics, are examined.
03/26/2010 05:55 pm -
Merkel praised in Germany for hard line on Greece debt crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel received wide praise at home ahead of May elections for negotiating a bailout package for Greece that limits the costs to Germany.
03/26/2010 03:42 pm -
The New Economy Euro zone includes IMF in backup bailout for Greece debt
In Brussels, the 16 eurozone nations agree to include the IMF in a backup bailout for Greece debt.
03/25/2010 08:33 pm -
Stefan Karlsson Ignoring Greece's borrowing problems won't make them go away
Greece is having to borrow money at higher interests rates, which is only exacerbating their debt problems.
03/25/2010 01:03 pm -
The Monitor's View Greece debt crisis: Can it unite Europe?
Europeans are discussing creating a European monetary fund -- their own version of the IMF -- to handle problems like the Greece debt crisis. Agreeing on this idea would test even those most dedicated to European unity.
03/24/2010 04:55 pm -
The Daily Reckoning With healthcare reform, economic zombies shuffle toward bankruptcy
Healthcare is about to turn into a zombie industry.
03/24/2010 02:27 pm -
European leaders spar over Greece bailout ahead of EU summit
France, Italy, and Germany are at loggerheads over a possible Greece bailout ahead of what was to be a routine EU summit this Thursday. Greece has threatened to go to the IMF if the EU can't help with the crisis.
03/23/2010 07:31 pm -
The Monitor's View Google and China: What Obama can learn
By opposing Internet censorship, Google has now stood up to China on a basic freedom. Obama must do the same and tag China as a currency manipulator.
03/23/2010 11:30 am -
The Daily Reckoning 2010: The year of the global insurrection?
Across the globe, citizens are making their anger with their governments felt.
03/12/2010 09:50 pm -
The Daily Reckoning New evidence indicates China may be Bankrupt
Some suggest that China doctors its balance sheets to present a rosier picture of its economic health.
03/12/2010 07:30 pm -
The Daily Reckoning Investing in India: News and forecasts for the long haul
There are good reasons to believe in India's long-term growth potential.
03/11/2010 03:58 pm -
The Daily Reckoning Wall Street snubbed in European sovereign bond sales
US banks are losing the opportunity to earn fees on the roughly $500 billion in planned European debt offerings this year.
03/11/2010 03:07 pm -
The Circle Bastiat Trade deficits and fiat currencies
There is a connection between fiat currencies and trade deficits, but to say that fiat currencies cause trade deficits is an overstatement.
03/09/2010 01:24 pm -
The Circle Bastiat Global Debt: A country-by-country look at spending for growth vs. deficit cutting
A look at the wave of debt crises spreading around the globe.
03/09/2010 01:05 pm -
Iceland financial crisis: Voters reject debt repayment plan
In a nationwide referendum Saturday, more than 90 percent of voters have resoundingly rejected a $5.3 billion plan to pay off Britain and the Netherlands for debts spawned by the Iceland financial crisis.
03/07/2010 11:01 am -
Tax VOX US debt pit: Income-tax hikes won't fill it. Neither will spending cuts. So...
The US debt could double to over $20 trillion over the next decade if policymakers don't act. Is it time for a VAT?
03/03/2010 05:18 pm -
Stefan Karlsson Despite slump, Latvia avoids 'inevitable' devaluation
With radical austerity and IMF loans, Latvia has avoided devaluation. Is devaluation ever inevitable?
03/03/2010 04:15 pm -
Ukraine parliament forces out PM Tymoshenko
The Ukraine parliament voted to dismiss Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko Wednesday, four years after she led the Orange Revolution and just weeks after her narrow presidential loss to pro-Russian rival Viktor Yanukovich.
03/03/2010 12:31 pm -
Gallery Europe housing market, top 5 winners and losers in 2009
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Bernanke to Senate: If you want to fix job deficit, don't forget budget deficit
Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke suggests that the Senate to link a jobs bill with a credible plan to cut the budget deficit.
02/25/2010 05:36 pm -
The Daily Reckoning Government growth does not equal economic growth
How much government growth is too much government growth?
02/25/2010 09:23 am
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