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How to Put a Dent in Deficits—and Make Real Money

How to Put a Dent in Deficits—and Make Real Money

July 27, 2011 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

The federal government and almost all 50 states are constantly searching for solutions to gaping budget deficits. And U.S. corporations are sitting on piles of cash estimated at around $2 trillion. So is there some mutually beneficial intersection here? If…

Now Even Japan Says ‘No Nukes’

Now Even Japan Says ‘No Nukes’

July 21, 2011 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

Germany did it a little more than a month ago, and Italy followed suit a week later. Now Japan’s prime minister has taken a stand against nukes. “In the future,” Naoto Kan told a nationwide television audience last week, “we…

How the Debt Crisis Could Remake Europe

How the Debt Crisis Could Remake Europe

July 19, 2011 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

Maybe now we will all understand why the ancient adage “May you live in interesting times” was intended not as a blessing but as a curse. Last week wasmore than interesting in Europe: It was of historical importance—and bone-rattling in…

Britain Reels from Brutal Austerity--GDP, Jobs Disappoint

Britain Reels from Brutal Austerity–GDP, Jobs Disappoint

July 14, 2011 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

This summer has seen Greeks rioting in the streets over austerity measures and now Italians having a bad case of agita as their economy teeters. But if Europe’s nerves are frayed, so are Britain’s. Although not part of the 12-nation…

One (Faint) Cheer for Rupert Murdoch

One (Faint) Cheer for Rupert Murdoch

July 13, 2011 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

It’s hard to have pity for Rupert Murdoch, who decided that retreat is the best—and probably only—course of action and withdrew his bid for the 60.9% of BskyB that he doesn’t already control. General Murdoch’s decision to withdraw and regroup…

Greek Debt: How Much for the Acropolis?

Greek Debt: How Much for the Acropolis?

July 8, 2011 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

Greece is for sale. But is a sell-off of public assets a wise and politically viable solution to an Olympian debt crisis– especially since a dramatic divide is emerging between the government and the citizens it governs? As the daily…

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