Tag: economy
In Greece, anti-immigrant mood rises during economic crisis
During the ongoing economic catastrophe in Greece, anti-immigrant anger is on the rise....
Report cards, grades get worse during recession
Throughout economic downturns, children tend to get worse grades, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research....
Walmart Wins, female workers lose in Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court passed down a decision yesterday in favor of Walmart that could make it much harder for employees to sue companies in the future....
Cheap olive oil threatens farmers
The Spanish olive oil industry is being damaged by cheap costs to consumers....
Beer getting more expensive
The cost of beer has been going up lately, due to global economic forces, weather, farming and just plain marketing....
Will the Greek debt crisis crash the global economy?
European countries soon will likely bail out Greece, paying massive amounts of money to stave off a default. Will Greece's problems spread throughout the world?...
Why aren't small businesses hiring?
Small businesses employ about half the workers in the United States, but they aren't hiring. ...
Economy the focus in Republican Presidential debate
Though the debate last night was between Republicans, President Obama took the most criticism from GOP candidates who put the economy front and center....
Post-Dominique Strauss Kahn, who will lead the IMF?
Dominique Strauss Kahn's resignation from the International Monetary Fund has set off a global power struggle between the European Union and emerging economies. ...
Should I buy gold?
The price of gold has been skyrocketing, and investors are wondering if gold is a safe place to put your money....
