India can win Nobel for filth: Jairam Ramesh Nov 21, 2009
Its an intimate part of promoting the economic welfare of people. . (India Times, India)
China seeks closer ties with Canberra Oct 31, 2009
I think it is an intelligent assessment by both countries that we are important to each other and the economic welfare of each of the countries is likely to be optimised if we have the most effective possible relationship. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Harnessing happy power Oct 20, 2009
In an abstract from The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics, titled The Economics of Happiness, she says the idea behind such studies is not to replace current measures of economic welfare but instead to complement them with broader measures. They can help to explain economic behaviour that standard theories cannot. (iAfrica.com)
Working through Chinese currency conundrum Oct 19, 2009
"Many employers of migrant workers still do not make social welfare contributions for their employees,'' Huang wrote. ''Outside the property sector, land prices are artificially determined by the Government. These distortions generally push factor prices and, therefore, production costs below levels otherwise would be in market environment. Cost distortions in China are equivalent to production and investment subsidies. They artificially increase production profits and raise investment returns.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
GTUC submits proposals on 2010 Budget to Government Oct 3, 2009
4 It was against the background of high and obviously unsustainable deficits, rising inflation coupled with a falling value of the cedi and global financial and economic crisis that the new administration seeks to build "A Better Ghana, in which real opportunities for gainful employment, prosperous enterprises and social and economic welfare.". 2. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* Ma rushing ECFA: trade lobby Sep 24, 2009
We spend a lot of time here in the US dwelling on the political-military issues of Taiwan-China relations, but the people of Taiwan are mostly interested in their own economic welfare and how that is being represented by their elected leadership, he said. Hammond-Chambers said that Taiwans isolation was not sustainable in a rapidly integrating region. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
The Bottom Line: Obama's tariff helps special interests, endangers U.S. economy Sep 23, 2009
It is as true today as it was in 1776 when Smith published "The Wealth of Nations." According to Harvard economist Greg Mankiw, 93 percent of economists agree with the statement: "Tariffs and import quotas usually reduce general economic welfare.". Albeit the gain does not come without its drawbacks as those domestic producers who cannot compete with their foreign counterparts cease to exist. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
A Move to Register Sex Offenders Globally Sep 9, 2009
"We need to improve law enforcement and the economic welfare of children," says Bissex, "but we also need to address people's attitudes and create an environment where there is zero tolerance for abuse of children, whether in their home country or overseas.". Commercial sexual exploitation of children is booming, and governments are not doing enough to protect young people, according to a global report released by ECPAT International in August 2009. (Time.com)
Maps used to manoeuvre Malaysia's economy may be outdated Aug 24, 2009
This is supposed to be an indicator of our economic welfare and its growth is believed to be indicative of how well we are doing ... Take the D in GDP. This means that only goods and services produced within our domestic borders count towards our economic welfare ... While our economy is increasingly dependent on the outside world for markets and investment, the primary measure of economic welfare still looks within. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Mills commends Gas for peaceful homowo Aug 18, 2009
"Indeed today, more than ever, the need for chiefs to get on board in support of government to move our country forward especially in its economic development has become necessary. What challenges lay ahead is the economic welfare of the people of the country, and chiefs have very crucial roles in this respect." President Mills said the power and strength of any chief was not to fight and win wars, but to initiate, execute and provide development projects and. programmes to his people and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Man accused of selling 100s of pirated DVDs, CDs Aug 6, 2009
Organized retail crime (ORC) poses a significant threat to the economic welfare of the $4. 7 trillion retail industry in the United States. (Fresno Bee -- State)
productivity in the 1920s Jul 31, 2009
I stress technology, because it was technological change that improved the economic welfare of many. So it is a mistake, a hyperbolical gesture, to view the 20s as one of those regular episodes of excess that seem to mark American economic life. (Harper's Magazine)
Turkey voices support for Iraq's territorial integrity Jul 29, 2009
The statement said Turkey was among the countries that attach the most importance to Iraq's political unity, territorial integrity and economic welfare. "To support the political process in Iraq, Turkey has been in mutual contact, consultation and cooperation with the Iraqi government regarding all initiatives towards the Iraqi opposition groups," the statement said. (Xinhuanet, China)
The return of Thomas Mun Jul 29, 2009
However, he didn't hold with any high-faluting nonsense like comparative advantage or maximization of global economic welfare. For Mun, the purpose of foreign trade was to export more than you imported and, consequently, amass a huge store of foreign "Treasure," which. (Asia Times Online)
Still waiting for dream home Jul 18, 2009
The focus of all those meetings was primarily on the viability of rehabilitating the township and not so much on the social and economic welfare of the buyers, he laments. When contacted, Lirmed that Lembah Beringin Sdn Bhd is under receivership but declined further comment. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The 2009 Budget is not Growth Aggressive Jul 4, 2009
with real opportunities for gainful employment prosperous enterprise and social and economic welfare for all our people. The budget presents a macroeconomic framework that is to facilitate, according to the vision of the NDC, a partnership between the government and the business sector towards the enhancement and promotion of national economic growth. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A power play takes its toll Jul 1, 2009
Rank partisanship trumps the economic welfare of New York. Power for Jobs, to be sure, could be renewed later this year if Republicans and Democrats make peace, and quite possibly businesses could be made whole retroactively. (Albany Times Union)
East Africa: Region Told to Review Airtime Tax Jun 30, 2009
In all East African countries, mobile telephony has had a substantial positive impact to economic welfare, increasing GDP and generating employment opportunities both in the mobile communications sector and the wider economy. Deloitte estimates that the mobile industry contributed between 5. (allAfrica.com)
China 'unfairly seen as eco-villain' Jun 19, 2009
The Chinese Govt will never prioritize environmental sustainability over economic welfare. The key is for the US/EU to help China grow sustainabley. (BBC News -- Science)
* Fed likely to keep interest rates near zero May 25, 2009
Such stimulus would not only significantly improve the economic welfare of our nations citizens, but also could provide the federal government with as much as about US$175 billion in greater tax revenues than it would otherwise receive, he said. Kohn said government spending was likely to have a more powerful effect in helping pull the economy out of recession now X with interest rates near zero X than it would if the Fed were still in a position to lower interest rates further. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
2nd swine flu death in Texas; Mexico set to reopen May 7, 2009
"In terms of how the virus is going to behave, we are keeping every possibility in mind. ... We can't make a prediction of what's going to happen." Palacios acknowledged the enormous responsibilities that come with balancing the public's health and economic welfare. "One of most the important things is that you need to know that these measures do have an impact not only on health but also on other aspect of life and society," Palacios said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Texan dies of swine... May 6, 2009
Palacios acknowledged the enormous responsibilities that come with balancing the public's health and economic welfare. "One of most the important things is that you need to know that these measures do have an impact not only on health but also on other aspect of life and society," Palacios said. (The Drudge Report)
Western Region TUC honours workers May 4, 2009
Mr Aidoo assured that Ghanaians would find relief under the National Democratic Congress and reiterated government's commitment to promoting a better Ghana with real opportunities for gainful employment, prosperous enterprises and social and economic welfare. He advised workers to do away with negative attitude at workplaces and get down to real work in order to make life better. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
WHAT HE SAID: Read the speech Apr 18, 2009
Our goal should be a financial system in which innovation leads to higher levels of economic welfare for people and communities at all income levels. Footnotes. (USA Today -- Money)
Obama & Mills Comparison of Job Performance and Styles Apr 14, 2009
Everyday single day or month, changes occur in technology, customer preferences, and in trade strategies by leaders for their peoples survival and economic welfare. The big question many are beginning to ask is: Does President Mills feel he is up to the job, and if he cannot act in 3 months, when is he going to act. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Another meeting just to keep what is undone not done Apr 1, 2009
The real surprise may be that China is more concerned about US economic welfare than US leaders themselves. Obama said a new global reserve currency was unnecessary, since investors still find the United States has the strongest economy in the world with the most stable political system in the world. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Crime down significantly in Walker County Feb 14, 2009
the economic welfare of the United States during that time, during the mid- to late-90s, the sheriff said. And then it followed on into about 2007 or so, and I think that we were enjoying great economic times during that 10- or 12-year period. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Rwanda's move into Congo fuels suspicion Feb 14, 2009
"Plus there's a whole system of militia taxes and corruption there, and none of that benefits Rwanda. They see their economic welfare as tied to greater integration in East Africa.". And so Congo and Rwanda devised a way to cut out the middlemen -- launching the joint military operation to disarm the FDLR, neutralize Nkunda's rebels and, in theory, fold an array of other, smaller militias into the Congolese army. (MSNBC -- International)
