Economics: Page 6
Why None of Us Can Afford to Forget 9/11
While the cost of fighting terrorism may seem high, the cost of not fighting it or fighting and losing is far higher. It's important for all of us to remember that.
Why More Overtime Could Be Bad for Employees
One study suggests that the worst impact of making more workers eligible for overtime would be not on the companies or their shareholders, but on the workers themselves.
Two California Farmers Just Stopped the Government From Stealing Your Products
The Supreme Court's ruling over raisins means regulators need to think twice about taking private property.
Gasoline Lifts U.S. Consumer Prices; Economy Picks Up Speed
Price stability and a strengthening economy, highlighted by a tightening labor market, likely will push the Federal Reserve a step closer to raising interest rates later this year.
4 Economic Thinkers Every Tech Entrepreneur Should Read
Business owners can learn much from philosophers throughout history. The ideas of these men are intimately adaptable to technology and design today.
Refuse to Be Sucked Into Uncertainty
For any of your decisions to have a chance at being successful, the actions that follow those decisions must be founded on confidence.
Small Businesses Celebrating on a Tight Budget This Year.
Entrepreneurs can be successful even in the worst of times, but let's hope they aren't forced into that position for much longer.
U.S. Economy Picking Up Steam After Weak First Quarter
Data suggest the economic outlook has brightened thanks to a low in jobless claims, a rise in consumer spending and a solid increase in wages.
Tag Teaming Efforts Encourage Qatari Investments In Italian Endeavors
The Italian Chamber of Commerce has proved to be a reliable gateway for Italian entrepreneurs to approach business opportunities in Qatar
Should You Raise Your Employees' Pay?
There is a benefit to paying efficiency wages. But make sure the cost is right for your business.
Seven Reasons Sovereigns Can And Should Issue Debt (Or Sukuk)
Ziad Awad, CEO of Awad Capital, a Dubai-based, DFSA-regulated financial institution, evaluates the GCC and why sovereigns should issue debt, or sukuk.
Is Declining Business Failure Holding Back Entrepreneurship?
Data suggest the lower rate of companies failing might be behind the decline in companies starting up.
Finding a Good Small Business Job is Getting Harder
Small businesses are doing a lot more without having to hire new workers.
Greater National Competitiveness Doesn't Lead to More Entrepreneurship
Nations that are more competitive have less of their adult-age population in the process of starting or running new businesses.
No, Facebook Didn't 'Create' 4.5M Jobs. But Its Impact Can't Be Understated.
Facebook's hiring numbers are squishy, but the company continues to serve as a great example of how entrepreneurship can help the world.