A detailed picture of how Australia coped during the global financial crisis has been provided by the latest report from the Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey, produced by the Melbourne Institute ...
Economics & Business
Jul 10, 2012
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The Sustainable Consumption Institute research claims food which families now take for granted, such as meat and fresh vegetables, could become too expensive for many if global temperatures rise in line with the current trends ...
Environment
Jul 3, 2012
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In a decrepit building in the wild woodlands of Siberia, young designers work on an online video game that will soon hit the global market.
Software
Jun 18, 2012
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President Barack Obama urged Congress on Thursday to extend tax credits for clean energy companies the White House says are responsible for some 37,000 jobs.
Energy & Green Tech
May 25, 2012
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Poland, which is expected to post the European Union's highest growth this year, is hoping to further boost its competitive edge by investing in new technology, the country's e-government czar said Wednesday.
Business
May 16, 2012
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A new gold rush is sweeping through Latin America with devastating consequences, ravaging tropical forests and dumping toxic chemicals as illegal miners fight against big international projects.
Environment
May 15, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- During the 20-year period from 1989 to 2008, 21% of of all stocks listed in US stock markets became bankrupt. Since bankruptcies affect many investors and have played a large role in the recent global financial ...
The incoming acting head of Queensland University of Technology's (QUT) School of Business said a reduction in Australia's official interest rates would help the nation's manufacturing and tourism industries.
Economics & Business
Apr 30, 2012
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Consumers who feel financially deprived are more likely to seek scarce products, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2012
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Japan's Sony on Tuesday said it would book a net loss of about $6.4 billion in the year to March, more than double its previous forecast amid sweeping changes at the struggling electronics giant.
Business
Apr 10, 2012
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