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Jan. 24, 2012

Craig Brennan and 1 other person answered this question

Could you name some ways to make extra income?

Consult. If you have a skill that people are willing to pay for, be your own boss. There are some tax issues you need to manage, but it's not a bad way to make money if you can drum up the business. more

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Jan. 20, 2012

Nathan Och answered this question

How will income inequality weigh on Brazil's economic growth?

As any nation trying to move up the economic ladder, income inequality can either hinder this process or even make a nation fall back. The main problem with income inequality is providing income that can be used to buy goods. Most of this disposable income ... more

Oct. 10, 2011

Steve Lake and 2 other people answered this question

German economy: what makes the German economy so successful?

Germany is the largest exporter of luxury vehicles such as Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, BMW not to mention numerous takeover acquisitions for other European firms like Land Rover. In other words, it's a master in creation and ensuring sustainability of it's prestigious brands. They specialize in ... more

Aug. 27, 2011

Bob Gately and 1 other person answered this question

What do you think will have the most immediate effect on the economy?

Joseph, "I also see that it will be the European Market that will come back before the USA market." now that it is August 27. 2011 do you still see Europe in the same light? more

Aug. 26, 2011

Nathan Och answered this question

Should the U.S. eliminate subsidies to companies and industries that continue to under-perform?

It is a lot easier to allow a company/industry to fail in expansion economies than what we've witnesses in 2007 and 2008. Subsidizing underperforming companies to "lessen the blow" to the labor market is definitely a short-run bandaid. By trying to subsidize dead industries here ... more

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July 6, 2011

Martin Herzfeld and 5 other people answered this question

What industries will drive job creation in the United States?

"U.S. Solar Market Stats: Q1 2011 by the Numbers"
http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/US-Solar-Market-Stats-Q1-2011-by-...
"Renewable electricity passes nuclear in U.S." ?
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May 30, 2011

MAHESH PATEL and 1 other person answered this question

Should the federal government offer incentives to U.S. companies to encourage domestic expansion?

Protective tariffs is not going to work as other countries
will take same path.there was a time tarriffs could have worked but todays international market it is a dead end. more

May 26, 2011

Troy Casey and 6 other people answered this question

What comes first? Demand or Jobs?

Jessica, in my view it is actually the anticipation of an increase in demand that drives hiring in an ideal scenario. Demand precedes the ramp-up in hiring required to meet it only when the business leaders lack the ability to forecast the increase in demand! ... more

April 18, 2011

Bob Dawson and 10 other people answered this question

Is your level of confidence in the business environment rising or falling right now? Why?

What I am experiencing, especially with business owners and executives in the small to mid-range markets, is a positive message. That comes from feeling that there is market share to be had and many of the larger businesses are focused on cost cutting or simply ... more

April 14, 2011

Mike R asked a question

What do the continued housing market woes say about the US economic recovery?

April 11, 2011

Dock David Treece answered this question

How can the Japanese economy sustain projected growth past the reconstruction period?

One action Japanese regulators need to consider is raising rates. They can expect quite a bit of foreign funding to flow into the country to help with reconstruction efforts, so domestic financing is less of an issue. Moreover, one reason Japan got caught in a ... more

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