Jason Margolis
Australia’s Enviable Debt
Australia has among the lowest debt loads in the world.
Australian Government Offers Carbon Tax Plan
The Australian government has unveiled plans to impose a tax on carbon emissions for the country’s worst polluters.
Why Australians Are Obsessed with Sports
Australia is not just sport mad, it measures its place in the world on the sports field.
Big Cod and a Strawberry, Australia’s Roadside Attractions
The Geo Quiz wants you to find a really big strawberry in Australia.
Sanitation Solution Wins Innovation Prize
A group of MIT business students’ plan to help solve the global sanitation crisis by converting human waste into energy, fertilizer and profit wins $100,000 entrepreneurship award.
First Impressions of Sydney
My first impression of Sydney was from the air as the plane came in low over Sydney Harbour. In a word: beautiful. The famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House were little flecks, but stunning little flecks. Maybe this was cognitive dissonance setting in along with the sleep deprivation, but I was starting to tingle [...]
A Visit Down Under
Why am I heading to Australia? I’ve been writing about the global economy for going on three years now, mostly covering bleak stories from economically depressed places, from America’s heartland to West Africa. For a change of pace, my assignment editors thought it would be nice to visit a place that’s economically prospering. By most standard economic evaluators, the top-performing countries in the developed world are Canada, the Scandinavian nations and Australia. I’m here to report on how Australia did it, and pick up some stories behind those numbers [...]
Russian brews popular in US
Russian-style stout beers are all the rage in some American brewpubs. The World’s Jason Margolis finds out what makes these stouts special and what the connection to Russia is really all about.
The women of Mexican rodeo
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Rodeo is the national sport of Mexico, but it’s long been eclipsed in popularity by sports like soccer. Today, though, the charrería is getting a new infusion of life: Women in rodeo. The World’s Jason Margolis has more from Mexico. (Photos and video: Janet Jarman) Download MP3
Slideshow: See the women of Mexico’s rodeo
Tight Times in Europe
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Governments throughout Europe have begun the long process of reducing national debts and slashing state budgets. What will it all mean for the European model of generous social welfare? Also a look at one European nation that seems immune from the financial troubles there, and another country that wants to be in the Euro club. And, we won’t charge you for this podcast, but the London Times is charging for its content. Is this future of online journalism? And will it work? Download MP3The Business of Tourism
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Tourism is big business: It generates Close to a trillion dollars a year. How can nations get ahead in the tourism game? Why do tourists flock to one beach over another? And what does a nation give up when it becomes a tourism destination? These questions and others explored on this edition of The World’s Global Economy podcast.Download MP3
Imports and Exports
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President Obama has set a lofty goal: He wants to double U.S. exports within the next five years. It would go a long way to help get the U.S. out of the economic doldrums. But can it be done?
Rebuilding a war-torn nation
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The West African nation of Liberia suffered through an on-again, off-again civil war for 14 years from 1989 to 2003. As many as 250,000 people were killed. The country was economically devastated: Roads were destroyed, sewage and water largely ceased functioning, and electricity was knocked out throughout the entire country. On this podcast, we look at how a nation economically rebuilds from 14 years of civil war.
Good Economic News
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With all the bleak economic news these days — high unemployment, countries deep in debt, and the plunging stock market — here’s a podcast with smattering of only GOOD economic news. A story about making money from environmentally-friendly packaged wine. A new model to showcase foreign films in the U.S. And they’re waxing up their surfboards in the Gaza Strip.
The Economics of Africa
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The World Cup has begun, so in honor of the games, we bring you the All-Africa Global Economy Podcast. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on stadiums and infrastructure improvements in South Africa. Who has benefited? Also, a look at the economy of Zimbabwe. And some upbeat economic news from Africa: The continent proved resilient in the face of the global economic crisis. Download MP3
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