Commentary
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When Marijuana is Legal
BRISBANE – What will happen if Californians votes this November to legalize marijuana use by any adult over the age…
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The Slave Ethos and the African Economy
DAKAR – The slump in prices for Africa’s natural resources, which led to chronic deficits in the past, has been…
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The Price of Crisis Prevention
BRUSSELS – Two years have passed since the financial crises erupted, and we have only started to realize how costly…
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Balancing China’s High Savings
BEIJING – China’s national savings rate has been very high in recent years, amounting to 52% of GDP in 2008…
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Four Steps to US Fiscal Health
WASHINGTON, DC – The United States has a significant budget deficit, likely to be $1.3 trillion (10% of GDP) this…
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Lula’s Legacy
MEXICO CITY – The first round in Brazil’s upcoming presidential elections, scheduled for October 3, may turn out to be…
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Opinion: Sarkozy Chooses Dishonor
PARIS – “Britain and France had to choose between war and dishonor. They chose dishonor. They will have war.” Winston…
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Democratizing the Millennium Development Goals
PARIS – On September 20-22, world leaders gather in New York to encourage progress towards meeting the United Nations’ Millennium…
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An Inconvenient Truth about OPEC
DALLAS – The three major organizations that forecast long-term oil demand and supply – the International Energy Agency (IEA), the…
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Lebanon’s Time of Trial
ISTANBUL – As Lebanon braces for the possible indictment of Hezbollah operatives for the murder of former Prime Minister Rafik…
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