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Exporting Grandma? Some German elderly head abroad for nursing care

Long-term nursing insurance is a pillar the German welfare model, but the system is increasingly stressed by the aging population – leading some elderly to go to other EU countries for care.
The Daily Reckoning Are economists useful anymore?

Modern economists – especially the famous ones – close their eyes to how an economy actually works, focusing instead on a make-believe world of numbers and theories, with little connection to the world in which most people live.
Difference Maker Son of an anti-Nazi hero uses family estate to teach teens

Helmuth Caspar von Moltke, son of an anti-Nazi hero, uses the family estate in Poland to teach teenagers about democracy and protecting human rights.
Copy that: Plagiarism charges unseat Germany's 'superstar' Defense minister

German Defense Minister Baron Theodor zu Guttenberg, whose charismatic style is rarely found in the world of German politics, quit this week over plagiarism allegations.
03/02/2011 03:52 pm
Editor's Blog Where is retirement headed? The story differs with each retiree.

Modern retirement is only entering its second generation. But as Baby Boom workers clock out for the last time, expect the word "retiree" to be redefined.
01/18/2011 10:02 am
The Daily Reckoning Health care reform? Mumbai's too busy building the future.

As India develops into a 21st-century power, the US strains to tweak a 19th-century welfare model.
03/25/2010 05:05 am
US healthcare overhaul: five lessons from abroad

From Taiwan to France to Singapore, many countries offer more comprehensive coverage at a cheaper cost.
10/14/2009 01:00 am
In Germany, mineral baths and Bismarck

Health clinics are an integral part of the country's healthcare system. They are intended to help heal or prevent further development of illnesses.
10/14/2009 01:00 am