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Jacek Popiel - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Jacek was born in Poland, raised in Europe and Africa and finished his education in Canada and the US, giving him the opportunity to experience first hand a variety of ethnic and cultural environments. A seven year period of military service, including a high level strategic assignment in the United States, followed his education. After leaving the military, Jacek then started a successful career in international business development, focused on engineered products and covered ... [More]
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- The Tax Tsunami
[News-and-Society:Economics] Current policies and programs championed by both administration and congress will produce a massive increase in taxation. This will not only destroy the economy, but could lead to a general taxpayer revolt.
- The Economic Break Point
[News-and-Society:Economics] Under both the Bush and the Obama administrations economic policy has been focused on propping up the global financial system. While trillions have been thrown at the banks, the real economy has continued to deteriorate, as evidenced by the rising unemployment numbers.
- Last Chance in Bamyan
[News-and-Society:Politics] Despite major military and economic investment in our Afghan campaign, we are no nearer to a solution than the Soviets were seven years after their invasion. Our troops are not to blame, so we need to take a hard look at our overall policy.
- If There is No Bread, Let Them Eat Cake
[News-and-Society:Politics] Nearly everyone has heard or read that famous quote, generally attributed to Queen Marie-Antoinette of France. True or false, the quote is so pithy that it has survived both controversy and the passage of time. By now it has become the most common expression of the indifference of rulers to the plight of their subjects or citizens.
- Stimulus Programs - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
[Business:Strategic-Planning] Stimulus programs are not equal in their effects on the economy. Depending on their focus and area of application, the impact will be positive or negative.
- The Numbers Behind the Recovery
[Business:Continuity-Disaster-Recovery] The predictions of economic recovery have so far been supported by a very limited and selective set of data. When information that is predictive or based on exceptional circumstances is stripped away few, if any, hard numbers remain.
- Economy on Track For the Next Bust
[News-and-Society:Economics] Far from helping, government policies aimed at restarting the economy are actually worsening the crisis and preparing the next crash. Stock markets and commodity prices have shot upwards since March. Fundamentals, however, are still bad if not awful. Unemployment continues to rise; whole industries, such as housing, automotive and shipping, are at depression levels; foreclosures are setting records, and the consumer is pulling back. The stock market rise of 50 percent is way ahead of a real economy still bumping along the bottom.
- Fed Intervention is Off the Mark
[News-and-Society:Politics] By spending, lending and printing huge amounts of money, the Treasury and the Federal Reserve have patched up the financial system. But the real economy is still in the ditch, as its primary driver is no longer credit, but the cost of energy.
- The Crumbling Sino-American Axis
[News-and-Society:Pure-Opinion] The July meeting of the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Partnership ended with the usual polite speeches and pledges of continuing cooperation. This disguised but did not entirely covered the fact that the partnership is headed for collapse.
- Sarah Palin Could Be Right
[News-and-Society:Politics] For many commentators Sarah Palin has put an end to her political career by resigning as governor of Alaska. But with the governmental establishment heading for a major wreck her decision to jump ship, whatever the motive, could be the correct one.
- China Creates It's Own Credit Bubble
[News-and-Society:International] In order to escape the impact of the global recession, the Chinese government is creating a credit bubble similar to the one that crashed the Western economies. The end result is likely to be the same.
- The Facts Behind the Iran Protests
[News-and-Society] The protests in Iran are as much about government incompetence as about elections and democracy. This situation is not unique to Iran. In fact the gap between elites and people is a growing global issue.
- Is Russia a Potential Partner For the US?
[News-and-Society:International] The overthrow of communism by the Russian people was a historical achievement, but Russia has little experience handling freedom. With respect to the new Russia the US has a choice between a hard line and cooperation. The second option is by far the most promising.
- The New Chinese Threat to the Dollar
[Business:Strategic-Planning] Current Chinese and American monetary policies are diametrically opposed. The Chinese government has unveiled a commercial strategy which could in time undermine the dollar global role.
- New Factors in the Global Warming Debate
[Reference-and-Education:Science] The issue of climate change is becoming more complex due to influences other than greenhouse gas accumulation. Major new initiatives should not be taken until a better scientific understanding is reached and a comprehensive energy policy sketched out.
- Are the Wars on Terror Winnable?
[News-and-Society:Military] Success in the conflicts under the war on terror umbrella is only partly dependent on military force. The real key is the US policy towards the subject populations.
- The Green Shoots Illusion
[News-and-Society:Economics] Government intervention in the U. S. economy has created a stalemated situation. The measures taken are blocking market mechanisms but fall short of the impetus that true nationalization could provide.
- The Coming Confrontation Over the Dollar
[News-and-Society:Economics] The current U.S. fiscal policy runs directly against the interests of the holders of the U.S. treasury securities, primarily China. As neither of the parties to this conflict is willing or even able to back down a confrontation looks inevitable.
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