The Crude Facts About the Price of Oil
Energy prices are a continuing concern to world economies. If oil prices do continue to increase, the rate of recovery of world economies may be slowed.
Economics
The Twin Deficits
Ballooning U.S. deficits present real challenges for the U.S. and world economies. Management of debt costs and hedging against currency risk will be imperative.
The Dollar vs. the Euro
When currency exchange rates change, knowing how a weaker American dollar is likely to affect your business may save some critical mistakes.
Inflation to Deflation and Back?
Deflation has become a hot topic for the first time since the 1930s when the economies of the world faced global deflation.
Facing Up to the Possibility of Deflation
Managers must prepare practical, relevant business plans and strategic initiatives to deal with falling prices in the U.S. economy if they occur.
Sealing Cracks in the Capital Markets
If the capital markets are to function safely and fairly, incentives need to be re-aligned so that neither terrorism nor fraud is rewarded.
Artificial Intelligence Techniques Enhance Business Forecasts
Emerging information technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques can improve the accuracy of forecasts and enhance the bottom line.
Electricity Price Gouging in California?
Conservation, or lowering demand, really is important in avoiding the potential for price manipulation.
Conversation with Salomon Smith Barney’s Mitchell J. Held
Economist Mitchell J. Held notes lingering effects of energy crisis on California firms and consumers.
Economic Forecasting
Varied forms of economic analysis can chart the course for your organization.
Balancing Act for Employers in Today’s Labor Market
Global competition and increasing technology suggest new ways of viewing how the economy works.
Decision-Making in a Global Environment
An exploration of emerging challenges to current worldviews with suggestions as to how business practitioners can anticipate the future and plan accordingly.
The California Electricity Crisis
Paying attention to the demand side and to the process of deregulation is critical as California moves toward a free market in electricity.