Economic Trends
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In Policy Battle, It’s Heartless vs. Mindless: News Analysis
By Gil WeinreichAdvocates of economic fairness think the efficiency crowd is heartless, while those focused on efficiency think their opponents are dimwits for not understanding that inefficiency shrinks the pie.
May 14, 2012
How Baby Boomers Are Stifling the Marketing Revolution (Fast Company)In the next decade, Generation Y will take over as the economic engine in the U.S. Boomers need to embrace change and learn how to market to a younger consumer.
April 27, 2012
Following Up: Are You Doing It Wrong?The way you choose to keep your name in front of a prospect can make or break the sale.
April 26, 2012
Euro Zone Confidence Falls More Than ExpectedConfidence in the euro zone is falling along with the economic picture, and its doing so faster than predicted.
April 04, 2012
Monti Reaches Deal on Italian Labor LawsPrime Minister Mario Monti has reached an agreement with the main political parties in Italy to back his plan to relax rules on firing workers.
April 03, 2012
John Maynard Keynes: Top Money Manager? Columnist’s Opinion Brews ControversyWall Street Journal columnist Jason Zweig creates weekend stir over legendary economists investment record.
March 29, 2012
Monti Labor Law Split Poses Risk for InvestorsEven as Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy pushed through a plan to make it easier to fire workers, a split within his governing coalition over the measure could endanger his government even before elections are held by May. And that, in turn, could boost risk for investors.
March 26, 2012
Bernanke: Despite Gains, Job Market Still WeakFed chairman Ben Bernanke said the central banks existing policies will help boost economic growth, but that further accommodative policies may be needed.