Category Archives: The World Outside of the U.S.

China's Trade Surplus Plunges 63 Percent

China’s February Trade Surplus plunged 63 Percent to $8.6 billion, down from $23.7 billion in February 2007, according to customs agency data. It was the smallest monthly surplus since March 2007, but that month’s $6.9 billion gap was considered abnormally … Continue reading

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These Guys Get It – South Korea Targets 6 Pct Economic Growth

South Korea’s new president gets it. Lee Myung-bak was elected on a platform of lower tax rates to increase growth from last year’s 4.9% to 7% per year. You can read about it by clicking here. South Korea plans to … Continue reading

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