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The Trek Abroad Quickens Pace

September 3, 2004
The US is not the only country tackling the issue of jobs moving overseas; a recent study reports that German companies continue to shift operations to other countries. Despite labor agreements from Siemens and Daimler Chrysler to preserve some domestic operations, the industrial exodus may reach...

痛苦的欧元危机和给世界的教训——下篇

November 18, 2011
富裕国家领导人一边过度花费，带给国民一种虚假繁荣的印象，一边期待未来的经济发展能够解决所有的收支不平衡。耶鲁全球本系列文章分析了正在发生的欧洲债务危机可给全球其他国家提供怎样的经验教训。研究员约根•欧斯鸠姆•莫勒（Joergen Oerstroem Moeller）在下篇文章中解释说，一个相对较小的银行和投资者群体控制着相当多的全球收入，债权人自然希望保护并且进一步提高他们在主权债券上的投资收益。债权人或将支持欧洲解决债务危机的策略——实施紧缩政策，同时提高税收。这样的策略将减少未来借贷、降低通货膨胀、最大程度上减少诸多新兴经济体债权人控制国家和全球政策的企图。...

The Next Domino? Italy Suffers from Euro-Zone Contagion Fears

July 13, 2011
After Greece and Portugal, the markets are sending signals of turning on Italy, and investor fears are raising rates on the nation’s government bonds. Analysts have issued warnings about the country’s aging population, weak economic growth, low productivity and rigid labor market, reports Carsten...

The Web as Weapon

August 9, 2005
Islamic militants are often perceived as having an "anti-modernity" platform. Yet certain terrorist leaders are placing an increasing importance on the control and dissemination of information related to their activities. As a result, the internet has emerged as a vital tool of...

Skilled Immigrants? No Thanks

September 3, 2007
Most developed nations have loosened immigration policies in the competition for skilled labor. But not in Germany. Employers want skilled workers, but the government adds obstacles to hiring immigrants, regardless of education or skill, even as thousands of highly trained Germans leave for jobs...

Stormy Geopolitical Forecast

April 27, 2006
The world has plenty of troublespots, all unsettled and unpredictable. The so-called “US democratic crusade,” according to author Arnaud de Borchgrave, has produced unrest along with some odd and disturbing leaders, ranging from the corrupt to the inept, throughout Central Asia and the Middle East...

Don't Be Fooled by This Reform: The IMF Is Still the Rich World's Viceroy

September 7, 2006
The IMF has proposed giving a greater voting percentage to China, Turkey, Mexico and South Korea – all strong and emerging economies. Yet the body of 184 members would remain in control of its strongest members: The US controls 17 percent of the vote; Japan, Germany, the UK and France control 22...

Bordeaux Vineyards Acquire Taste for Chinese Buyers

April 20, 2011
As China’s economy continues to grow, wealthy Chinese develop a new taste for luxury goods from around the world, including fine wines and French vineyards. Chinese investors increasingly make inquiries about purchasing centuries-old vineyards, and a few properties have been conveyed. Investors...
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