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This paper briefly describes the International Monetary Fund. It covers how the organization came to be, who is involved and how it can help the world's economy.

This is a paper telling giving examples of successes and failures of the IMF.

n important and ever-changing aspect of our global environment is the development of regional trading alliances and international trade agreements. Global-trade is growing and proceeds to be a significant factor.

This paper discusses three obstacles of imposing international trade policies and regulations: enforcement, uncertainty, and corruption.

International Political Economy holds promise of a better understanding of the international system. Traditional theories in politics and economics have limitations; IPE attempts to resolve these weaknesses.

United Nations officials announced that members of the international community have pledged to contribute $30 billion in aid to help stabilize Iraq. The promised aid is part of an international effort to stabilize Iraq.

This paper is a summary of three main obstacles to the successful initiation of economic policy: enforcement, uncertainty, and corruption.

The effect of debt relief on developing countries

With the passage of time there will be many changes globally that would affect the economy of many countries. Globalization was one of the major changes that the world witnessed recently.

Globalization is transforminng core countries and their ability to dominate production of consumer goods to the rest of the world.

The World Trade Organization (WTO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank purport to regulate trade and support Third World investment for the benefit of all. The record speaks otherwise.

Zambia has fought back against the tactics of a firm which buys international debt about to be written off for a small fraction of the total, and sues for the full amount plus costs.

This article explores the benefits and downfalls of globalization, and argues that, with help from international organizations, it can be a huge benefit to developing nations.

International film star and entertainer, Maria Conchita Alonso announces her intention to produce a film criticizing Venezuela's popularly elected president Hugo Chavez - and his democratic socialist reforms.

Illustration of major areas in banking including investment banking, consumer banking, international banking and government banking.

The Power and Interest Report has published a new web briefing on the economic factors underlying the Myanmar protests.

In light of the recent hearing of complaints brought against the World Bank at The Hague, it is of considerable importance that a delegation of Pygmies meet in Washington with senior World Bank leaders to present grievances.

The Heritage Foundation has published a new web memo on Nicaraguan President Ortega's balancing act between the United States and nations hostile to U.S. interests.

"Inequality increased less among rapid reformers than among gradual reformers. The same is true with respect to poverty rates."

When you are evaluating the possibility of exporting the products of your small business, you should do some research on potential markets overseas and learn about the various aspects of exporting. There are many resources available to help you with your research.

No sane human beings can believe that the commercialization and commodification of human rights can guarantee the wellbeing of the majority of poor masses in the world.

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Macroeconomics defince a recession by a decline in the country's GDP. We are facing a recession and we should find a solution to this problem immediately.

Over the last 10 years, most countries in Asia have experienced phenomenal growth. The United States on the other hand is stagnating. How long will it be before China and the rest of Asia takes over the world economy?

Washington D.C was built to be the capital of the United States of America.

For the first, all of the Latin American countries, with the exception of Cuba can be classified as democratic, yet support for democracy is declining.

One need only observe the machinations of the United Nations in assessing the importance of water on a global scale. One in six people in the world doesn't have enough clean water for drinking, bathing and growing crops.

The United States of America is often accused of being an empire. As one searches through history, they may find particular instances where it appears as if the U.S. is an empire.

While I've learned in my Globalization and Culture class that globalization is multidimensional, I maintain my opinion that globalization is a new word for imperialistic colonization.

William Greider's argument is a systematic analysis of both the economic and political causes leading to the present "overproduction/underconsumption crisis and that this impending crisis is being aggravated by the development of unstable global finance".

When my oldest daughter entered her freshman year of high school, it was finally time for her to sign up to learn a second language.

Discussion of key issues facing some African nations and possible solutions for those issues.

The U.S. government is looking for a quick fix on the China problem but is failing to focus on the underlining reasons for China's success.

Provides a broad overview of the foreign exchange markets and a history of the gold standard.

A literature review of scholarly works concerning the political economy of Africa with a focus on the regions in and around Sub-Saharan Africa.

Globalization has been variously described as either ushering a new era of freedom and democracy or increase forms of media/cultural imperialism. Briefly outline and evaluate the main arguments for both positions.

Everyday we get email phishing messages in our inboxes, but what are they really trying to do? Read more to see actual examples of email scams that are reaching our inboxes everyday. Don't be one of the innocent victims that gets caught up in the next email scam.

In a story first reported by Associated Press and reported here for the first time at Associated Content by Alex S. Gabor, if you try to pay American Justice Courts in Pennies, or post a bond as bail using pennies, you will be jailed for contempt!

Politics and political power in Russia

Gold is maintaining a generally consolidative tone, just below the midpoint of the broad $1,032.20/845.50 range. Consolidative activity in oil and the dollar as well are helping to keep the yellow metal well contained.

The 2007 Christmas Gift Catalog by World Vision International offers the opportunity to purchase unique gifts that transform lives around the world.

Today's country profile provides a look at Andorra, a tiny European nation that borders France and Spain.

This paper defines trade deficit and then argues if it is good or bad for the current economy.

What happens when a government hits the wall and can't pay its creditors? Ask Argentina.

I am hoping that Obama can do better on a number of issues than Bush. Under Bush private interests control the country including the drug companies.

Globalization is a highly disputed but undeniable force. One of the major points of disagreement is globalization's relation to violence. Does globalization increase violence, or calm violence into what many political theorists call a "Kantian peace"?

America wants domination of the oil discovered in southern Sudan and its getting it via the terrorist groups it trained and funded to attack the people of Darfur; China is all that stands in the way.

In the past several months, many nations are facing a shortage of food that has increased the chances or rioting and starvation.

This document covers a brief overview of globalization and its impact on Mexico.

This document discusses the economic experience of Mexico including details on trade liberation, national soveriegnty, worker rights, economic development, and its relationship with the World Trade Organization and World Bank.

This article covers the consequences of globalization of second and third world countries and the myths about the benefits of the process.

The rising demand for corn-based ethanol fuel has led to an increase in grocery costs for consumers.

With the US economy slowing down and the Dollar losing value, many communities are taking a closer look at using pure silver as their local money.

How globalization affects the United States.

The United States is one of the last remaining land empires. That it is made the butt of opprobrium and odium is hardly surprising, or unprecedented.

An overview of the Latin American countries reveals that practically the entire region is faced with numerous development challenges including serious poverty, inequality, and rising unemployment levels.

Where there aspects of government policy, such as prohibitively expensive social programs and budget deficits, that played a role in the 2001 economic crisis? What was the underlying cause of capital flight from the Argentine economy?

A brief opinion on how americans should view the power of lobbys supporting american banking.

America's economy flourished after World War II, resulting in the wealthy migrating away from cities, the poor taking their place, consumerism, and new attention to the civil rights movement.

an essay based on a book published by the UN concerning democratic initiatives world-wide and its result, favorable and now.

Not everything you need to know about those sometimes confusing terms tossed around by pundits discussing world politics, but a pretty good starter pack.

This is a paper on the economic rise and fall of Cote d'Ivoire.

This paper focuses on Nigeria's NEEDS development plan and how the country can expand upon it.

Rock star Bono has spent the last six years working on behalf of HIV/AIDS relief in Africa. Unlike many celebrities, however, Bono has put his time and effort, as well as his money, behind the cause.

Norberg is up against an obstinate choir of anti-corporate globalization critics. His argument is straightforward and convincing forming a statistically armed shield that proclaims, if not capitalism, then what?

The United States is one of the youngest nations in the world even though it has reached economic maturity and earned the status of a giant among other nations it is in its puberty socially and politically.

Finance capital sure knows how to make things happen, at least so it seems.

Globalization, feminism and the labor movement, terms not initially considered jointly as crucially defining self-identity. But as the saying goes, politics makes strange bedfellows.

As Americans, we like to consider ourselves to be compassionate human beings, and yet we allow others to suffer financial crises even though it could be prevented.

We've all heard about cartels. There is always something mysterious and edgy about the word, signifying a plethora of illegal activities. But how many of us actually understand the word and what it means?

This paper focuses on what the current status of debt relief for poor countries and if it should be overhauled. It earned a grade of B!

Corporations bent on world domination, the Merry Pranksters that inflitrate their federation, brave heros that join the sweatshop slaves and factory girls gone wild at Mardi Gras? Sounds like a good movie, or 4 or 5 or...

What should the world expect of Nigeria in future years

The IRS and FBI are both considering whether or not the Sim Game Second Life falls under their jurisdiction, one for taxation, and the other concerning rules of gambling. I say the answer is no. Read why!

This paper explains the history and my opinion on the future of Cote d'Ivoire.

a film about world poverty, protests, and corporatization around the world

They either love him or they hate him - there is no neutral ground when it comes to how Venezuelans feel about President Hugo Chávez ... However, there is trouble in this tropical paradise.

This article deals with the policies that are put into place by both Cuba and China in regards to their internet regulation policies. This is a struggle that many communist states are currently facing.

NAFTA might have led to an increase in Gross Domestic Product in Mexico, but conditions have only gotten worse for Mexico's poor. Many feel they have no choice but to come to greener pastures: the other side of the Rio Grande.

A look at the various aspects of neo-Nazxis in America, as well as their new appeal to young disaffected teen-agers.

The countries of Europe stand at a vital crossroads. They must either their welfare-statist bureaucracy or be left out of the opportunities presented by a global economy requiring a maximum of individual freedom and innovation.

A look at the controversy about Nobel Prize winning writer/activist, Menchu=- trying to separate truth from fictio0n and/or exaggeration

Democracy is spreading. It does so externally as well as internally. It may be because democracy is the form of government that is most symbiotic with free choice and also in my opinion with simple human nature.

Simple things you can do to create a more economically just world.

One aspect about the War on Terror funding bill that just boggles the mind is not the fact that it mandates a date certain for American forces to withdraw from Iraq. What is remarkable is the amount of pork barrel spending that was included in the bill.

When looking for your piece of paradise in retirement, consider the beautiful lands of Honduras! Here's how to do it!

Currency trading has a long history and can be traced back to the ancient Middle East and Middle Ages.

Our troops need funding in order to continue and complete their mission in Iraq. Unfortunately, House Democrats don't think that is very important. Instead, they pitch a temper tantrum and demand that the war be run the way they say it should be run. Ridiculous!

HYIPs or High Yield Investment Programs are becomingly increasingly visible and common online. Can they really deliver the high yields they guarantee for small investors? Are they even legal? Before you send them any money, learn the truth.

Does underdevelopment determine greater risk for HIV/AIDS contraction?

A survey of risky financial activities currently making the news.

The question of the wealth of nations has been the center of economics for more than two centuries (Lesson et al., 2004: 235). The evolutionary process of the economy and society has not been a linear one. No one single model of economic growth has dominated society.

A new report issued at the beginning of the year details the progress being made in Iraq amid the violence and bloodshed.

You've got to love Chris Matthews - the weekday host of MSNBC's Hardball. Wednesday (February 28th), the day after the hideous 4% drop in the Dow Jones Industrial - triggered by a 10% sell off in China - Chris Matthews asked the questions seemingly neglected by the masses.

The Republic of Korea suffers social, economic and political problems and one model U.N. solution may be reunification with North Korea.