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Scotland's strong winds could power its economy
Aug 26, 2011
Scotland says green energy initiatives could create 100,000 new jobs and provide a steady cash flow to local towns.
Making professors more productive
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Amy Scott
Aug 25, 2011
The University of Texas has a plan to get more out of its faculty
Arizona State janitors swept up by recession
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Peter O'Dowd
Aug 23, 2011
A look at the ASU community after budget cuts forced out most of the university's janitorial staff.
Savings will drive the economy forward
Aug 19, 2011
Some economists are saying consumer spending will push the economy forward. But outgoing Federal Reserve bank president Thomas Hoenig says savings will save the economy in the long term.
Why we care about Eurozone debt.
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Paddy Hirsch
Aug 18, 2011
Europe's problems are tanking bank stocks, as investors worry about a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis. Last time it was toxic mortgages that...
Swiss franc could be opening salvo in new currency war
Aug 18, 2011
The Swiss franc is now worth so much that it threatens Swiss jobs. The Swiss government wants to do something about it, but Switzerland isn't the only country looking at using its currency as a weapon.
Five months post-disaster: Hopeful signs of Japan bouncing back
Aug 15, 2011
Economic data today reveals Japanese manufacturers are recovering strongly. The BBC's Roland Buerk explains that after the March earthquake and tsunami, this revival is in part due to Japan's unique brand of cooperative capitalism.
Asian stocks with U.S ties take major hit
Aug 9, 2011
Investors in Asia are preparing for another recession in the U.S. by selling off stocks like Toyota, Sony and Samsung
U.S. Downgrade: The First Wall Street Analyst Reactions
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Heidi Moore
Aug 7, 2011
If you're having a good weekend, you're a person who doesn't have any money in the markets. For everyone else, this is a weekend of looking for a...
Japan's moves on Yen could help the global economy
Aug 4, 2011
With slowing growth of exports, there is real concern that the Japanese economy could slip back into recession.