Taiwan growth hit by weak global demand, yen fall
Taiwan's economic growth slowed in the first quarter as global demand for the island's electronics exports remained subdued.
Apr 30, 2013
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Apr 30, 2013
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High-skilled visa requests likely to exceed supply
The U.S. Homeland Security Department expects applications for high-skilled immigration visas to outpace the available supply in a matter of days, one of the fastest runs on the much-sought-after work permits in years and ...
Apr 02, 2013
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Economists forecast stable growth pending a fiscal cliff resolution
South Carolinians can expect more stable growth across a broader array of industries in 2013 if Washington strikes a deal and averts the fiscal cliff, say University of South Carolina economists. The growth ...
Dec 14, 2012
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UK study highlights action needed to maximise economic recovery
(Phys.org)—A new study from the University of Aberdeen published today highlights the substantial remaining potential from the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) but concludes that, if long term economic recovery is to be maximised, ...
Dec 06, 2012
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Culture thriving in age of austerity
(Phys.org)—In a recently published paper, Andy Pratt, Professor of Culture, Media and Economy at King's, argues that the relationship between culture and the economy has changed, challenging the popular ...
Nov 26, 2012
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Thanksgiving steals sales from Black Friday
Thanksgiving shopping on Thursday took a noticeable bite out of Black Friday's start to the holiday season, as the latest survey found retail sales in stores fell slightly from last year.
Nov 25, 2012
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CO2 storage and enhanced oil recovery can aid economy
Combining carbon storage with enhanced oil recovery techniques in key fields could generate up to £2.7bn in extra economic output, a report has claimed.
Nov 20, 2012
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Obama's victory photo most retweeted, shared ever
A moving photo posted by President Barack Obama on his Twitter and Facebook pages just as TV networks announced his victory has made social media history as the most retweeted and shared ever.
Nov 07, 2012
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One million UK jobs depend on physics, report reveals
A new report from the Institute of Physics (IOP) shows that 4% of employees in the UK work in companies that would not exist without the physics base, or without employees that have an advanced understanding ...
Oct 18, 2012
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45 percent of layoff victims, despite anger, would return to former employer
With an 8.1 percent August unemployment rate and 12.5 million Americans out of work, a new Temple University study examines a neglected area of research: how the unemployment process impacts the willingness of those laid ...
Sep 14, 2012
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What are the effects of the Great Recession on local governments?
A new issue of State and Local Government Review (SLGR) documents the crisis affecting city and county governments following the Great Recession. Published this month, the issue examines the severity and potentially lastin ...
Sep 11, 2012
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BMW, Guggenheim open Berlin design 'lab' after threats
German automaker BMW and New York's Guggenheim Museum opened an urban design "laboratory" in Berlin Friday after protests by angry residents of a trendy district forced them to a new location.
Jun 15, 2012
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US online spending climbs
US online spending in the first three months of this year surged with a little help from shoppers using tablet computers to buy clothing and other items, comScore reported on Wednesday.
May 09, 2012
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Michigan's tourism industry to grow in 2012: researcher
Tourism spending in Michigan jumped a surprising 8 percent in 2011 and should increase by a healthy 6 percent clip this year, reflecting the ongoing economic recovery, Michigan State University researchers said in their annual ...
Mar 27, 2012
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Majority of Americans say research and development are key to building US economy
The new edition of America Speaks, a compilation of public opinion polls commissioned by Research!America, demonstrates increasing public support for research and innovation to improve health, create jobs and boost the economy. ...
Jan 05, 2012
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