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Slash in corporate investment creating long-term problems

A deep and lingering credit crisis is throttling investment in moneymaking projects that could help jump-start a U.S. economy mired in its worst downturn in decades, a new survey of corporate executives shows.

Other Sciences / Other

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Frugal innovation

Co-author of recently published book 'Jugaad Innovation', Professor Jaideep Prabhu argues that a frugal and flexible approach to innovation can generate breakthrough growth not only in the developing world ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created May 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Yelp prices IPO at $15 a share as questions loom

(AP) -- Yelp is set to make its stock market debut Friday after pricing its initial public offering above its targeted range, a sign of strong investor demand for a slice of the 8-year-old online reviews site ...

Technology / Business

created Mar 01, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Research finds arsenic supply at highest risk

Modern technology depends on reliable supplies of a wide variety of materials, but there is increasing concern about the dependability of those supplies.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Thailand flooding could affect PC supplies, prices

(AP) -- The personal computer industry, already reeling from depressed demand, has been dealt another setback: Massive flooding in Thailand has curtailed production of a critical component - computer storage ...

Technology / Business

created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Non-compete agreements create 'career detours'

Technology firms frequently require workers to sign non-compete agreements, which typically bar their employees from joining rival companies for one to two years. For firms, the agreements keep workers from ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Oct 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Apple's got its eye on mobile games

In the eye of the typical beholder, Apple's iPhone is simply a popular device, great for fun, on-the-go applications-and phone calls.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jul 17, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Amid US gas boom, split over environment risks

The United States is seeing a natural gas boom thanks to discoveries of abundant shale gas, and at the same time a groundswell of opposition from critics who say the environmental risks from drilling are too ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jun 26, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 228

Public firms weathered recession better than expected

(PhysOrg.com) -- The prevailing narrative of the financial crisis revolves around banks' reduced ability to issue loans, but a new paper by University of Arizona associate professor of finance Kathy Kahle reveals that the ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Jun 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Encore of corporate tax holiday unlikely to stimulate economy: study

A repeat of a corporate tax holiday that found little success in stimulating the economy in 2005 is still a long-shot to jump-start a stagnant U.S. economy, says a University of Illinois expert in corporate and international ...

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created Apr 19, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

India's 'digital divide' worst among peers: study

Most Indians are missing out on the "digital revolution" due to dismal Internet access for the poor with the nation lagging far behind its emerging market peers, a study found Wednesday.

Technology / Telecom

created Mar 30, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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