The Economy of the Philippines is the 43rd largest in the world; according to 2011 World Bank statistics and it is also one of the emerging markets in the world; according to the CIA Fact book‚ the estimated 2011 GDP (purchasing power parity) was 391.1 billion. Goldman Sachs estimates that by the year 2050‚ it will be the 14th largest economy in the world; Goldman Sachs also included the Philippines in its list of the Next Eleven economies. HSBC projects the Philippine economy to become the 16th
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Should Minimum Wage Increase? I have many reasons why I do not think minimum wage needs to increase at this time. We need to look at the reasons for minimum wage. We must look at the amount of time the current minimum wage has been in effect. The affect on the economy needs to be well thought-out. The impact on businesses should be analyzed. Additionally‚ the individuals receiving minimum wage should be considered. At one time in my life‚ I received minimum wage. I understand the struggles one must
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French Economy General Overview: The French economy is the fifth largest in the world and accounts for about a fifth of euro area GDP. France weathered the global crisis better than most advanced economies. This is explained by the economy being less open than e.g. Germany‚ a fairly solid financial sector‚ a large public sector and substantial fiscal stimulus. Exports amount to about 20% of GDP – about half of the euro area average – while government expenditures amount to about 55% of GDP. The
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Trading over the world has dated back to at least 9‚000 years ago. Although it may have gone much further back with the trading of animals and the invention of ships‚ now-a-days international trading is one of the major parts of the global economy. It is the main reason for the development of this much industrialized world. Trading happens when countries do not have the resources to satisfy both theirs and the consumers’ needs and wants. Countries produce a surplus by exploiting their scarce domestic
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Economic and fiscal outlook March 2013 Cm 8573 Office for Budget Responsibility: Economic and fiscal outlook Presented to Parliament by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury by Command of Her Majesty March 2013 Cm 8573 £38.75 © Crown copyright 2013 You may re-use this information (excluding logos) free of charge in any format or medium‚ under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence‚ visit http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/opengovernment-licence/
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Why does the Pope argue that socialism is an unacceptable economic system? Pope Leo XIII argues that socialism is an unacceptable economic system simply because it does not fall within the boundaries of natural rights. The Pope starts out by saying socialism strives off of the poor man’s envy of the rich by supporting the publication of private property. Pope Leo focuses on the rights of man given to him by nature‚ which‚ he claims‚ one of the rights is possession of private property. Man‚ by his
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almost six years‚ the world economy has entered a period of uncertainty due to a financial turmoil triggered by the subprime mortgage crisis in the United States of America (USA). During 2002 to 2007‚ the world economic growth averaged 4.5 percent per annum compared to 3 percent in the 1990s. The sudden gloom in world economic prospects has come as a surprise in view of the persistent economic growth and stability. The crisis initially affected advanced economies and then its contagion spread
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Scottish Economy Scotland has a mixed economy closely interlinked with the rest of the United Kingdom (UK) and with the European Union more widely. Its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita‚ which stood at £16‚944 in 2005‚ is the 4th highest of the regions and countries of the UK‚ after London‚ South East England and Eastern England. Its annual economic growth in 2006 was 2.2%. The main factors contributing to the Scottish economy are Energy‚ Whiskey and financial services. The
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Peru is ranked 7th out of the 29 South America Countries in terms of economic freedom‚ with an overall score of 68.2‚ and putting it about the world average The Peruvian economy continues to be “moderately free”‚ and overall competitiveness has been promoted and sustained by ongoing regulatory reforms and open-market policies that support trade and investment. Social conflict surrounding large-scale mining projects undercuts economic stability‚ entailing elevated risks for long-term economic
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Why women will impact global economy as much as China By Beth Brooke‚ Special to CNN October 25‚ 2012 Just recently‚ Booz & Company published new data outlining compelling evidence that women can be powerful drivers of economic growth. Their estimates show that if female employment rates were to match male rates‚ overall GDP would grow significantly in the U.S. by 5%‚ in Japan by 9%‚ and in developing countries like Egypt by a massive 34%. The World Economic Forum also published their annual
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