Economy
Measuring Happiness in Victoria, British Columbia
A Canadian epidemiologist is helping his own community to track the happiness of its people.
Germany Approves Expanded EU Bailout Fund
Many Germans are against committing more money to prop up struggling eurozone members such as Greece.
Spain’s Struggling Small-Business Owners
While Europe’s governments negotiate to save the economies of nations, small business owners are struggling to keep their doors open.
Italy in No Mood to Mark Berlusconi’s Birthday
Silvio Berlusconi turns 75 Thursday, but most Italians are in no mood for celebration considering that the country’s economy is on the brink of a debt crisis.
China’s Investment in Zambia
Zambians don’t always like the way Chinese businesses operate in their country. They’d like to see a more equal relationship which is what their newly elected president is promising.
Greek and German Leaders Meet Over Debt Crisis
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met in Berlin Tuesday for crisis talks about saving the Greek economy.
Greece Prime Minister Papandreou Pleads for German Bailout
In a speech Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou told a group of German businessmen that it wasn’t just a rescue, but “an investment to move Greece to the future.”
Saving Greece and the Euro
In the latest attempt to stabilize the eurozone debt crisis, a number of measures are being discussed according to reports from the weekend’s international meeting in Washington.
How Zambia’s New Leader Wants to Work With China
Five years ago, when Michael Sata first ran for office, he promised to chase the Chinese out of the country, but that has changed.
Exporting North Dakota
The state has the lowest unemployment rate in the country; 3.5 percent and is enjoying an oil boom.
Greece Heads For Default
Analysts say it is looking more and more like Greece will default on its obligations.
If China Bails Out Europe..
The growing concerns over Europe’s heavy debt and China’s possible role in solving the problem.
Helle Thorning-Schmidt Becomes Denmark’s First Female Prime Minister
The elections centered around Denmark’s stagnant economy.
Why the US is Trying to Help Fix the Euro
US Treasury Secretary was in Europe Friday urging Europeans to fix their broken currency.
The Debate Over Whether Greece Should Quit the Euro
European and US officials met Friday to discuss how to save the European currency, the euro.
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