Economy – Page 100 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

USA

Coronavirus calls US’ ‘world’s richest country’ bluff: Will it cling to busted myths or evolve under pressure?

Posted on March 17, 2020March 17, 2020By Editor

The coronavirus containment measures the US has (belatedly, reluctantly) taken are revealing enormous fissures in its first-world facade, from legions of hungry schoolchildren to their broke parents left to fend for themselves. … Read More >Coronavirus calls US’ ‘world’s richest country’ bluff: Will it cling to busted myths or evolve under pressure?

European tourism losing €1 BILLION a month as holiday makers stay home due to coronavirus

Posted on March 8, 2020March 8, 2020By Editor

Fears over the spread of Covid-19 are rising across Europe, threatening its tourism industry. Data shows the sector has already taken a serious hit and could be hurt even more. … Read More >European tourism losing €1 BILLION a month as holiday makers stay home due to coronavirus

China’s economy to grow 15% in Q2 as it recovers from coronavirus – JPMorgan

Posted on February 27, 2020February 27, 2020By Editor

The world’s second largest economy, China, will recover from the COVID-19 crisis to emerge stronger than ever, according to JPMorgan Chase’s global economist Joseph Lupton … Read More >China’s economy to grow 15% in Q2 as it recovers from coronavirus – JPMorgan

UK

‘What are they hiding?’: UK govt slammed for destroying reports into people who committed suicide after welfare benefits stopped

Posted on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020By Editor

The UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has admitted shredding reports on around 50 people who killed themselves following social security payments being withdrawn, promoting accusations of a “cover-up.” … Read More >‘What are they hiding?’: UK govt slammed for destroying reports into people who committed suicide after welfare benefits stopped

France’s economy caves under pressure of massive protests

Posted on February 1, 2020February 1, 2020By Editor

The French economy, one of the largest in the EU, has failed to meet expectations and contracted for the first time under the presidency of Emmanuel Macron in the final quarter of 2019. … Read More >France’s economy caves under pressure of massive protests

Africa needs development, improvement in quality of life & Russia has much to offer – economy minister

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

The volume of trade between Russia and the African continent has doubled over the past five years, according to Russian Economic Development Minister Maksim Oreshkin. … Read More >Africa needs development, improvement in quality of life & Russia has much to offer – economy minister

USA

Prof. Richard Wolff: “Socialism represents the critical demand to extend democracy into the economic sphere”

Posted on September 28, 2019September 27, 2020By Editor

Prof. Richard Wolff: “Socialism represents the critical demand to extend democracy into the economic sphere” … Read More >Prof. Richard Wolff: “Socialism represents the critical demand to extend democracy into the economic sphere”