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Elections in Greece and France, Take II

Posted on June 18, 2012 by poladmin

In Greece, the conservatives “won.” (How do you call 30% winning?) In France the Socialists won. They actually won a majority. The market response: Asia was up, Europe was down, the US was mixed. The French results may result in … Continue reading →

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Depression in Europe caused by Republican economic policies

Posted on April 16, 2012 by poladmin

Is Europe (the bastion of austerity economics — which is exactly what Romney has proposed) in a depression? In Spain it certainly looks that way (over 20% unemployment).  A few American economists (e.g. Paul Krugman) keep pounding away at the … Continue reading →

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European attempts to rescue their economy

Posted on October 24, 2011 by poladmin

The attempts by the major Euro-Zone economies to rescue the Euro-economy continue Since the UK is only a very interested onlooker, I cannot say it is an all-Europe effort. The rescue attempt is restricted to the currency. It is a … Continue reading →

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