…the 22nd richest person in the world. Me.

March 17th, 2012

The world’s richest people in 2012. Who are those pocketing all the wealth?

New import tariffs levied for LCDs

March 23rd, 2012

What is the purpose of placing tariffs on imported televisions?

Which is the world’s biggest employer?

March 20th, 2012

Who employs the most people on this planet? China? India? Hmmm?

China raises income tax threshold

March 14th, 2012

How might this action by the government alleviate concerns regarding an unequal income distribution in China?

Inequality in China: Rural poverty persists as urban wealth balloons

March 14th, 2012

What are the consequences when the income distribution widens?

Q&A: Inflation Explained

March 8th, 2012

BBC’s explanation of how inflation occurs. Note how the inflation rate avoids sudden swings in the prices of food and oil, for example.

How rising prices are hitting your pocket

March 8th, 2012

How does inflation impact the individual?  What might be some causes of inflation?

Detroit hit as car firms beg for bail-out

February 29th, 2012

How might the approval of the bail out illustrate the multiplier effect?

Wanted: Migrants who stay put

February 26th, 2012

Evaluate the impact of reverse migration on China’s growth?

Brain drain to brain gain

February 22nd, 2012

What are the pros and cons of brain drain in Kerala, India?