Economy of Indonesia

Indonesia has a market-based economy where a significant role is played by the government. There are a lot of state-owned enterprises. The government administers prices on several basic goods: fuel, rice, electricity. After financial and economic crisis that began in mid-1997, the government took care of a great portion of private sector propriety.

Economy of Thailand

One of the prosperous East Asian economies is the economy of Thailand. It has achieved impressive growth rates. This growth per capita has remained positive for several decades. In Thailand the state has intervened in economy, but in a passive way.

Is Low Unemployment the Reason for Increased Illegal Immigration?

Citizens and countrymen in United States of America probably do not realize it's a part of the increased illegal immigration problem is due to the very low unemployment that we are now experiencing in America. With unemployment figures as low as 4.7 percent the lowest in over two decades many American businesses are scrambling for labor.

Some Relief to Refinery Construction and Expansion to Ease Supply Burden Arrives

Many Americans are concerned about the high fuel prices. As American families and small businesses watch gasoline prices and diesel prices hit four dollars per gallon, as we go into hurricane season it is good to know that there is some relief for refineries to expand their capacity

250 Million Cars in America and that is a Lot of Gasoline Demand

Many Americans cannot understand the supply and demand issues with oil companies or why the price of gasoline has gone up so drastically. They do not seem to want to accept the fact that there is a finite supply and any one time in the pipeline both literally and figuratively.

High Oil Prices Do Cause Economic Slow Downs

Some say that higher oil prices will not affect our nations economy and they point to last years high oil prices and the cost run ups. Indeed good point on their behalf, but realize there was lots of money printing going on and lots of borrowing and spending too.

Hurricane Season, War in Iran, and Diesel Prices - What is Next? Lance Rants

Some people do not quite understand the issues with our economy and high fuel prices, which are a firestorm against our nations efficiencies and standards of living. Yet we must also understand that what we see today is nothing compared to last summer and the prices we saw last summer are nothing compared to the 2006 Summer Season, as the 2006 Atlantic Tropical Hurricane Season hits and the War with Iran gets underway...

Economic Development in Latin America

This article discusses economic development in Latin America during the colonial period.

Elite Power Families and Their Capitalization of America

Some people fault the wealthy families in the United States and say they are elitists and exploit the people for their own profits, power and pleasure. Yet, those who make such accusations often fail to see how much these families have contributed to the economic growth and growing of the middle class in America.

Pure Capitalism Only Works in a Purely Ethical World

Some people believe that pure capitalism can only work in a purely ethical world. They believe capitalism in its purest since to be okay, but not the best way to run a civilization. In fact many of these people believe that capitalism in of its self is evil

Better Rail In The US; Is It Possible?

Can we better our railway system in the United States? We know it could use some upgrades, as we have not done much in decades to improve the over all system or have we? Well we have done many things, but the tracks, routes and basic system is the same, although it does run more efficient, modernized and computerized.

Down Turn in Economy Coming?

Over-regulation, taxation and mismanaged monetary flows are generally blamed for downward trends in the business cycle. Indeed it appears to be planned as bad decisions cost people their livelihoods.

Rebates, Incentives and Awards-Luring us to a Greater Quality of Life

Most people are not aware of the financial benefits of good business and personal practices. A myriad of ways to capitalize on new technology and benefits to your operational budget, your local community and the environment are available and for the most part, are not tapped in sufficiently.

World Bank Moving Into Iraq

The World Bank is setting up shop in Iraq and now the anti-everything crowd is calling foul? They are the anti-establishment, anti-US, anti-Bush Administration, anti-gobalist and anti-corporation crowd.

Transit Strikes Screw Over People and the Flows of Civilization

There have been quite a few very high-profile transit strikes in the last couple of years. We had a big one here in NYC and there was another large one in Los Angeles at the RTD. Marta also had a strike and Atlanta was out for over a week.