It’s a known fact. Japan has stagnated over the last two decades. From the seeming cusp of global economic power in the late 1980s to a flat-lined economy and burgeoning deficit through the 1990’s and 2000’s the once mighty Japanese economic machine has stalled.
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Economic & Innovation World Review Report
Consumer Technology World Brief
As has been the trend for the last few years, Apple is still dominating the technology news. Apple has finally launched its long awaited iPhone 5. The phone has been well-received so far, and Apple, along with numerous other retailers, has sold out of their “Pre-reserve” stock.
Economic World Review: August to September
Synopsis
Another month passed, and another exciting period for innovators around the world. The global economy has trudged onwards in-spite of continuingly poor economic data, but still stock markets, R&D expenditures, and employment rates are holding steady. This is bringing hope to many economists and business planners that the world will be able to weather the current economic climate and push through to a more prosperous 2013.
Economic & Innovation World Review – July
Quick Summary
July has been a busy month with markets moving up and down, numerous major announcements from major governments and international organizations, and various large developments in the private sector. Rumors have been swirling around Apple’s long-awaited iPhone 5 and the most recent reports suggest a much thinner phone with an “in-cell’ touchscreen. Meanwhile in the financial sector Goldman Sachs announced a 4.4 billion dollar loss in the derivatives market in the second quarter, but still managed to post a 5 billion dollar project. And in the United States growth remains slow but the manufacturing sector seems poised to make a surprise comeback after years of decline. In Asia export oriented markets may be slowing but internally driven Indonesia has been posting steady growth. Europe still remains the global focus, however, with the Eurozone continuing to teeter on the verge of collapse. Bond rates in Spain and other countries have been swinging up and down, but are now edging towards record highs, signaling the possibility of a full-out crisis.
Sustainable Consumption: Using Consumer Choices to Drive a Green Economy
The world’s resources are running out. Currently, we are limited to the resources of our one planet Earth. The world’s population has grown from 2.5 billion in 1950 to 7 billion in 2011 and is projected to reach 8.9 billion by 2050. More problematic, consumption per individual is rising dramatically. Thus protecting, conserving, and recycling the Earth’s resources will be essential in the coming decades. While governments and regulatory bodies will play an important role, it is the private sector that must be harnessed in order to build a sustainable future.
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April 30th, Global Status Report: Financial Markets
Global Status Report: Financial Markets
Uncertainty over the continuing European Financial Crisis has investors and global economists on edge. Financial markets have held steady in the last week, though European stock markets have suffered some losses, however Asian and American stock markets have made gains.
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