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When the Iraq War errupted in March 2003 many Iraqis fled the country and sought refuge in neighboring Jordan. This put a strain on Jordan's resources but it also brought much revenue to the country. So overall, are these immigrants a benefit or burden?

To be successful in overturning our elitist plutocratic system we should add economic apartheid to our semantic arsenal. Every day, 30,000 children die due to poverty - that's over 10 million children killed by poverty every year! Global economic apartheid is killing people.

GDP is not the true indicator of health of a society.

Sometimes the GDP as the only indicator, can be misleading.

The Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, doesn't take into account the negative aspects of consumption when calculating the economic well being of a nation. The United States economy may not be doing as well as you think.

Author T.R. Reid sees the strength of the United States of America fading in comparison to the rise of the European Union in his book "The United States of Europe."

Learning how to interpret and track GDP will improve your investment strategy as a single parent.

The GDP is about as good for measuring the economic well being of America as a crystal ball. Why aren't better alternatives being used? Because the GDP is beloved by politicians and big business. You do the math.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of a nation is very important to the overall economy. However, not everything is included in the GDP of a nation, and understanding this difference can make a major difference in a countries economy.

A comparative analysis of the economic and political differences between the United States and the European Union

For the latter half of the 20th century, the United States and Cuba have had tense relations and varying viewpoints, despite the their geographic proximity. It is now time for the United Stetes to set foreign piolicy for the next half century.

Analyzes and compares the varying arguments as to possible solutions for the health care crisis in the United States. Uses various sources of high credibility, while also offering personal opinions and analysis of the health care situation in the U.S.

An analysis and overview of the German economy. Contains facts and information regarding unemployment rates and German energy policy.

Ben S. Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve bank, said that in spite of dramatic losses yesterday on the Shanghai and New York Stock Exchanges, the central bank still has confidence in the U.S. economy, and is predicting moderate growth during 2007.

A history of conspicuous consumption in American include the writings of both Karl Marx and Thorsten Veblen. If you don't continue buying things you don't need, the American economy will collapse. But how much longer will you able to afford to do that?

India's economy is one of the fastest growing in the world

inelastic supply and the ever increasing demand for doctors will influence your future.

Since China started moving torward capitalism, its economy has been growing unceasingly. If you're an investor, it might be time to look at adding a few Chinese companies to your portfolio.

The "R" word has an identifiable description, which is "Two consecutive negative quarters of gross domestic product (GDP)." The best strategy for commercial real estate investors is to follow through on due diligence.

Italy is one of the world's largest economies .The country is almost entirely dependent on imports to meet its energy needs. In 2004, Italy's nominal gross domestic product (GDP) was $1.7 trillion, the fourth largest in Europe.

The major oil companies in China have signed billion dollar contracts for exploration and importation crude oil.The economic growth in China has increased demand for energy.

A stable macroeconomic country is important when a country wishes to trade globally, it needs to have a stable financial market.

This paper is an objective look at the benefits of outsourcing.

Security analysis begins with economic analysis. This article gives the outline of how to do economic analysis and lists the sources for critical economic data.

As the financial press has entered the mainstream news media, particularly since the advent of cable news, it has had a negative affect on the United States. What is good for investors and the financial press is not necessarily good for normal people.

This multipart document portrays the healthcare situation and our nation's spending on healthcare. Be sure to get the full picture by reading the other segments: immigrants, the uninsured, medicaid and medicare, children and many more.

Installment #1 of the "Give a Shit" series.

The purpose of this report is to determine whether or not it would be beneficial for Venezuelan companies to become associate members of MERCOSUR (Southern Common Market).

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

Current events covering Horoscopes, oil shortages, government bankruptcy and global warming. Discussing changes and affects in the coming years. Mild humor.

The Kingdom of Spain, also simply known as Spain is located at the crossroads of European and African civilizations. Over the course of its entire history, Spain has enjoyed a truly rich and complex history.......

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.

A brief explanation of how the Federal Reserve System works to influence monetary policy.

The U.S. construction industry is very vast and diverse. It includes a cross section of activities and people who ranges from electricians, plumbers etc. working all by themselves on residential as well as small commercial complexes.......

The U.S. construction industry is very vast and diverse. It includes a cross section of activities and people who ranges from electricians, plumbers etc. working all by themselves on residential as well as small commercial complexes to marketing.....

The role of unemployment measurements as a tool to measure economic solvency.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been surrounded by controversy ever since its inception in 1994. The effects of NAFTA on the economy and citizens of Mexico can be viewed as both good and bad, which is likely to prevent agreement on the effects of NAFTA.

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.

An essay I wrote about immigration in America.

Analyzing gender inequality between countries

With the tax deadline approaching and the debate about the extension or recension of the Bush tax cuts in mind, here are the top ten myths about the Bush tax cuts.

The Wall Street Stock Market has bounced back, after yesterday's sell-off. On February 27, the Dow Industrials plunged 416 points, causing unease among investors.

Central Government regulate its revenue income through various means and channelise these resources to different sectors for meeting revenue expenditures as well as capital expenditure through union Budget.

The booming Turkish economy still faces some hurdles both internally and externally, but by preserving its EU and IMF anchors and by sustaining committed stance on inflation, Turkey will stand stronger against the global turbulences.

Nuclear Weapons are a last-ditch effort for the Kim regime to maintain validity in Asia, and its continued standoff against the West.

Having a bout of writer's block, I tried to do some research to find a nice humorous topic that would appeal to wide audience. After a lot of surfing I found a great topic. The federal budget and deficit. Nothing like a little light reading.

Chairman Bernanke of the Federal Reserve warned Congress today that we may be looking at "the quiet before the storm." He cites mounting deficits and costly entitlements. No single trigger in yesterdays sell off. Today, cautious buying on Wall Street.

The election discussions have brought up the subject of National Debt? Why is no one talking about our Personal debt?

A statistical view on the problems face by world poverty. Gap between the poor and the rich is getting wider as the years goes by and how lives lost to poverty can be reduced by worldwide action.

The article gives analysis of United States policy towards OPEC and how this policy has hurt the country. It lists alternatives to the current policy along with the pro's and cons to the policy and arrives at the authors recommendation toward action.

Relatively speaking, the United States has not been around for a long period of time. When you take a look at what we have invented and brought to the world it is incredible.

At no other time in the 200-year history of the United States has there been a greater opportunity for people to be involved in the evolution of democracy.

Female circumcision is currently performed in the United States to enhanse sexuals sesation and for cosmetic reasons. In the past extreme forms of female circumcision were practiced in the United States.

Find out why the United States has a non profit sector and how its role relates to the roles of government and business.

What is the truth of Opus Dei and what is their role in the United States?

Traditional Incandescent light bulbs could soon be outdated as countries take steps to ban these in hopes of a greener tomorrow. Could the United Stated be on the heels of this trend to help reduce the greenhouse gases?

Have you used services provided by the United States Postal service recently? You might be surprised at just how convenient they are.

10 dog breeds nationally. There are separate lists of top 10 breeds for the largest cities in the Souithern United States

Discusses the situation leading to the landmark case When v. United States, briefly explains the courts decision and its effect on the American people.

In the United States, child labor was outlawed because it was exploitive and deprives children of a chance to get an education.

The United States Park Service operates many great parks across the country, and even one in another country. If you are in the mood for a different type of vacation this year, check this one out.

Recently, the number of unmarried in the United States surpassed the number of married women for the first time. What is behind the trend and what does it mean?

Over the last forty or more years, the United States has steadily dropped, in comparison to all other countries, in the quality of health care. This is no longer a problem that only affects the poor. it affects us all.

Traditional bellydance can be enjoyed by the entire family, including children. Many resources are now available for potential students in the United States.

A lot of people are leaving the United States to get married. They are going to all kinds of exotic places to be wed in holy matrimony.

Anti-Americans love to bash America right here in America, but only because good, loyal, patriotic men and women risked everything they had, including their lives, from the past to the present to give them that right. Perhaps they should be on our side for a change.

Aristotle, Today, United States of America, The Role of the Politician

The Iranian President cancels his trip to the United States after Iranian forces capture 15 British Navy personnel. Should we be worried?

A cataclysmic outbreak could reduce the United States to a third world country overnight, leaving it open and vulnerable to external enemies seeking to capitalize on our sudden weakness.

If you dislike technical and lengthy historical texts, you will love this simple description of United States History from Christopher Columbus the the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Republican Presidential candidate Sam Brownbeck, a United States Senator from Kansas, said Iran might one day attack America or Israel with a nuclear bomb. He said everything possible should be done to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

A brief history of the rave culture in the United States.

The Bank of the United States needs to be abolished.

Popular sovereignty was a political theory that enabled the settlers of the United States federal territories to decide amongst themselves, whether to be admitted into the Union as a free or slave state.

The national media has been accused of a double standard in its coverage of the Bush Administration's firings of eight United States attorneys it was reported today. A watchdog group noted the same media virtually ignored President Clinton's firing of 93 attorneys.

The economic balancing act that the U.S. and China are engaged in is very dangerous to both economies, and most people don't understand just how bad it could really get.

In 2004, the total foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States (U.S.) stood at $1.5 trillion, equivalent to $2.7 trillion in today's market value which represents approximately 10% of the total current market value of all publicly traded companies in U.S.

Does the United States Flag still mean anything to people? In case you've forgotten what it stands for, here's a reminder.

An overview of the EU's involvement with the United States and the rest of the world.

In this paper I will discuss the history of parole and probation in the United States and how it came to exist in today's society.

The Humane Society of the United States has discovered many faux fur products are actually made of dog fur. A number of big name brands have been selling the garments. Lawmakers spurred into creating legislation.

The United States must be a beacon of freedom and fairness. Our leaders must not adopt the tactics and morality of terrorists in an effort to defeat them. The rest of the world is watching to see if we really mean what we proclaim.

Penn's Store, located in Gravel Switch KY., is the oldest country store in the United States. This historic landmark has remained in the same family, for more than 150 years.

Each year, the best golfers from all over the world compete in one of the world's oldest tournaments, the United States Open Championship.

AOL has diligently researched the parades and designated the top ten St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in the United States. Following are the top ten, along with the dates and times of the 2007 parades.

The United States Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal of a case that might have recognized a right of polygamy, according to the Christian Science Monitor.

In recent days the news media is full of reasons why the United States military should get out of Iraq as soon as possible. Whether or not you support the war, think long and hard before you decide that our troops need to leave Iraq in the near future.

The transatlantic slave trade which began in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries forever changed the demographic structure of the United States.

The yarmulke, a Jewish religious symbol, became the subject of a major controversy within the United States Air Force, resulting in a trial that would reach the United States Supreme Court.

Castles are beautiful and many people do not realize that the United States has its share of these beautiful structures still standing today.

While U.S. Immigration law is certainly complicated, a lawyer is not always necessary to complete this process.

If you are considering working in the United States and you are not a U.S. citizen then you will need to understand and follow the VISA requirements set out by the USCIS.

An overview of the debate in the late 1820s and early 1830s over the role of the Bank of the United States in American politics.

The problem of regulating currency the banking industry has plagued the United States since its origin. In 1913 the Federal Reserve Bank was created and exists to this day, overseeing bank operations as well as US monetary policy.

This paper details the global changes caused by World War I and II. It looks specifically at England and the United States, and it uses exclusively the editorials found in the English publication "The Spectator."

The United States has formally warned Germany to watch out for violations in regards to the international sex slave trade during this summer's World Cup tournament

achievements and accomplishments of the Founding Fathers of the United States

Have you ever wished you could see a collection of past United States presidential aircraft? Maybe you would like to see the history of flight. You can see that and much more at the United States Air Force Museum at Dayton, Ohio.

This article shows how everyone in the world, but especially in the United States deserves access to healthcare. Through research and dedication, this article lays out just how important this issue is to all Americans.