Can A Government Increase the Rate of Economic Growth

The rate of economic growth measures the annual % increase in Real GDP. The long term trend rate of economic growth in the UK is about 2.5%. To increase this the govt may have to use supply side policies. There is more debate about the extent to which demand side policies can increase growth

Two-Time Lottery Winners And The Economics Law Of Diminishing Marginal Utility

This article uses the example of two-time lottery winners to explain the law of diminishing marginal utility...

Shifting Gears: The Increasing Power Of The Emerging World

Examining the change of the world's economic power structure.

Future of Interest Rates in UK

A look into prospect for interest rates in UK following the MPC latest inflation report. Generally inflationary pressure seem lower than expected

The Spiraling Cost of “Free”

We all know how great it feels to be offered something for nothing. Most of us have rushed to the store to cash a coupon for a “free” item happily. But while the price to us on the spot is nothing, the actual cost to produce that item still remains and must be recouped. The sad and ultimate truth is that nothing is “free”. I know, it sounds clich?, but it is true.

Hu is in India but Who am I in China?

This is a short piece about an individual in another country in the light of President Hu's visit to India. Bilateral trade between the two countries is rising and the two nations are fast emerging as economic powerhouses...

India-Srilanka Free Trade Agreement(FTA): The Success and Road Ahead

The Free Trade Agreement between India and Srilanka came into full existence from 1st March 2000.This FTA basically deals with the modalities of the Duty Free Import of the Goods manufactured in Srilanka

Environmental Trends – Increasing Noise Pollution

Some countries more than others. some cities more than others, some streets more than others… yet noise is everywhere and noise problems will continue to increase in time.

The Economy in Canada 5 Strongest Growing Provinces and Territories

Increase in Gross Domestic Products, the 5 top provinces for economic activity in Canada

The Real Economy

In spite of the negative stories we often hear in the media, the US economy is booming. Why does the media take a negative approach and what can be done about it? Many in business are simply ignoring the constant beating of bad press and are pursuing their own agenda of hiring new employees, starting new businesses, or expanding the business they already own. This is an excellent formula for businesses everywhere.

2007 Issues with Over Regulation in America

One of the biggest problems in America is the over regulation we place on small, medium and large corporations. The over regulation is like an extra tax on society, as it adds costs to everything that we buy. Many Americans are worried about a shrinking middle class and they blame outsourcing, off-shoring and trade deficits. The truth of the matter is most of the problems in our economy are actually caused by the Blob of Bureaucracy. There is just too much over lawyering and over regulation hanging over the heads of small business people and corporations.

Lend Lease Act Was Real Free Trade, Not Chopped Liver, as in Globalist Flat World

Globalist Free Traders ignore the tenets of history and paint history with their own paint brush as Thomas Friedman does in his book The World is Flat. The Lend Lease Act changed the course of history and demonstrated that you can't do business with people who do not have money. Free Trade and Globalization blasts geopolitical balances by chopping up economies. Globalist Free Traders ignore these major events.

Inflation Strikes Treasure Hunters' Dream House Find

Long ago there was a treasure-hunting magazine with an article about a house that was being remodeled. It was an old house built at the turn of the century. Construction workers had removed all of the old appliances and then began ripping out the old plaster and lathe. As one wall was being ripped out, small bundles, wrapped in aged white linen cloth came tumbling out. Workers opened the bundles and were stunned at what they found.