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Using Macro Economic Indicators in Investing

By John R Manning  |   March 16, 2011 Up until now all most investors have heard is CHINA CHINA CHINA and for good reason, it is the largest undeveloped population in the world. There are is big money to be made as that country grows and the desires of the population come in line with the developed… Read More »

Managerial Economics – Application of Economic Theory in Solving Business Problems!

By Shyamala Sankaranarayanan  |   Submitted On April 16, 2011 Managerial economics is concerned with various micro and macro economic tools and the analysis of which can be used in managerial decision making to solve business problems. Micro economic tools that are used in this subject include demand analysis, production and cost analysis, break-even analysis, pricing theory and practice,… Read More »

Why Present Economic Strategies Are Dangerous!

By Stanley Wilkin  |   June 24, 2011 This article will look at present economic strategies influenced or enforced by IMF on European countries as a result of the recent bank crisis suggesting that such tactics represent economic dogma and will cause serious problems to the respective economies. It will propose that: 1) such measures are traditionally employed to… Read More »

Finance for Kids

By Robert Boroff  |    July 13, 2011 It’s never too soon to start teaching your children about finances. It can be hard to talk to your kids about money, you may have to admit your own mistake, and will have to inject a bit of reality into their perspective on life. But as personal finance continues to get… Read More »

Estimating Your Retirement Income Needs

By Yulian Isakov  |    February 18, 2011 Retirement planning is really a combination of an art and science. You can plan for an annual retirement income that you would like to see in your retirement years – perhaps something that is at least the income that you earn now or a percentage of your current income. You’ll also… Read More »

Economic History As an Academic Discipline

By Dennis Moore Hopkins  |   July 24, 2010   Economics is a compelling force that has helped shaped countries and empires as far back as history records. Economic trends have had diverse effects which include triggering World War Two, the collapse of the Soviet Economy, the democratisation of South Korea and Japan and many others. The story of successful… Read More »

Introduction to Economics and Business

By Nicole Bobbin  |  October 23, 2009 STUDENT: Hello, Teacher. Yes, I know what’s coming up now! For several coming Modules you are going to lecture me about “Microeconomics”! And I also know that “Macroeconomics is the study of how the economy functions in broad outline”, because you lectured me on that one before. You have also told… Read More »

Armchair Economics – Some Introductory Concepts

By Tyler Williamson  |    March 26, 2010 You don’t need to be an expert economist or have a degree in economics to understand the basic principles of economics that can be seen everywhere in everyday life. Think about what you know about economics right now, then do the same after you read this article. I daresay you’ll surprise… Read More »