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Oct. 10, 2011

Steven Romero and 3 other people answered this question

Do you think technological innovation is greater in times of economic hardship?

I would love to think so, but I think the answer is "no."
I am sure there are instances of necessity-induced inspiration as well as audacious enterprises who invest in innovation instead of "waiting out the storm." But I would bet the number of organizations that ... more

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Aug. 26, 2011

Nathan Och and 1 other person answered this question

Would ending US economic aid to other nations help ease America's foreign debt problems?

America doesn't have a "foreign debt" problem. We have a domestic debt problem, which is purchased by foreign nations, and that could be a problem depending on the person you talk to. However, the definition of foreign debt to which the question is focused needs ... more

Aug. 24, 2011

Nathan Och answered this question

Consumer confidence fell to a six-month low in May, will it fall again in June?

Given the current economic climate and the fact that employers are not hiring, coupled with the current government stagnation and their imability to achieve minor goals, yes consumer confidence will continue to fall. more

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June 12, 2011

Francis Braden and 21 other people answered this question

How do you motivate your employees when times are tough?

Struggling companies always blame someone else for their woes don't they. I get the impression that most companies still have the "They work for me" mentality and expect employees to be motivated by the company vision and values all the time. I strongly believe that ... more

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May 12, 2011

Mike R answered this question

Why do slumping commodity prices lower the stock market? Aren't lower commodity costs a good thing?

Thanks for the answer John! It was really appreciated!

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Jan. 18, 2011

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Can the US economy maintain its recent growth with consumer spending accounting for 70% of GDP?

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Dec. 23, 2010

Veronique Palmer answered this question

Is lack of demand the number one challenge you face as a business?

Finding new clients.
Managing cashflow.
Finding the right people to hire.
Exhaustion from having to do everything.

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Dec. 1, 2010

Clint Stewart asked a question

What key indicators should we look out for to help determine that the recession is actually over?

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