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Economics and School

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Is Greece’s Debt Trashing the Euro?

Greece’s problems, and those looming over its neighbors, have laid bare the dangers of divergent fiscal and political policies in the euro zone.

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Stuck in Neutral? Reset the Mood

Pessimism inhibits economic activity, which can be hard to stop and can stretch the financial system past its breaking point.

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Selling Short a Humanistic Economist

Adam Smith tartly criticized the idea that self-interest is enough, believing that a healthy society requires trust, so that bankers lend. It requires care for the poor. It requires sympathy.

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China Becomes World’s No. 1 Exporter, Passing Germany

The country’s total 2009 exports rose to $1.2 trillion, ahead of the 816 billion euros ($1.17 trillion) for Germany forecast by its foreign trade organization, BGA.

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Capitalist Chameleon

A global history of capitalism in all its creative and destructive glory.

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Britain’s Central Bank Leaves Key Rate and Stimulus Unchanged

Policy makers could make adjustments in rates and stimulus measures next month when they get new statistics on the economy.

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The Worst May Not Be Over for Europe

The latest concern is that Greece or another weak economy might default on its sovereign debt, potentially fracturing the euro zone.

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The Protocol Society

The success of an economy depends on its ability to invent and embrace a new set of instructions.

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These Days, Countries in Misery Have Lots of Company

The unfortunate leader in a misery index cited by Moody’s is Spain, but Britain and the United States are not far behind.

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