Archive for August, 2008
Steps to Increase Your Fuel Economy
Sunday, August 31st, 2008Stephen Long asked: ooking for ways to increase fuel economy? Who isn’t? There doesn’t appear to be any relief in sight for the skyrocketing gas and oil prices. So, we all continue to suffer every time we fill up at the gas pumps. With it constantly costing more and more money for less gas, it’s [...]
Petroleum, the Triple Threat to World Economies
Saturday, August 30th, 2008Klaus H Hemsath asked: World economies are facing a triple threat. Oil reserves will be close to depletion by the year 2050. Damages from climate changes caused by escalating greenhouse gas emissions will become substantial. Rising transportation and food costs will slow economic growth rates. The results will lead to worldwide economic stagnation without hope [...]
Why the down fall of US economy affecting the economy of the whole world?
Sunday, August 24th, 2008Sidd S asked: my dear economists,many says that the down fall of US economy will affect the economy of many nations, the rise in the cost of many commodities is the manifestation of declining economy of US ,But is that true? if yes how it could be so?Chad
U.s. Gov’t, Architects of Hedge Funds Cause Collapse of America’s Real Estate Economy
Sunday, August 24th, 2008Robert Hand asked: U.S. Gov’t, Architects of Hedge Funds Cause Collapse of America’s Real Estate EconomyBy: Robert W. HandDesignated Broker/OwnerEquity Alliance Propertieswww.equityallianceproperties.comSubprime Crisis? Heavens no, this is a complete collapse of the national real estate business sector of the U.S. economy, with the mortgage companies and the federal government right at the heart of the [...]
Where Do the Candidates Stand on the United States Economy?
Friday, August 22nd, 2008Todd A. Smith asked: It has been called Issue #1. It is on the front page of major newspapers across the country, as President Bush seeks passage of a $700 billion bailout plan for financial firms. It is the struggling United States economy.As countless Americans struggle to make ends meet as a result of rising [...]
There is a Recession When My Economy is in a Bad Situation!
Friday, August 22nd, 2008Luis R Cardenas asked: A dictionary may define a recession as “A significant decline in general economic activity over a period of time” In my personal opinion some US Citizens have fall and come out of a recession in their personal economy a few times before it was ever declared by the government. The state [...]
Why is the Australian dollar dropping when the US economy is in crisis?
Friday, August 15th, 2008Squirt asked: I’m so confused as to why (even before interest rate cuts) the AUD is dropping against the US dollar when its the US economy thats in turmoil. Why is our currency affected so significantly by this? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!Lewis
The Woes of the American Economy
Saturday, August 9th, 2008SearchPooch asked: America, being one of the strongest economies in the world has a definite impact on the rest of the world. It has become imperative to analyze further for a better perspective. The current scenario in the economy is flooded with increasing costs especially in the energy and business sector, leading to inflation. The [...]
A Bankers’ Economy
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008John Kozy asked: Normal 0William Cohan claims that “Banking has always been an elaborate confidence game. . . .” And the history of central banking provides ample evidence that his claim is true. Six decades ago, the U.S. Treasury wanted to shut down the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), saying it helped finance the Nazis [...]