The social economy of the marketplaceMonday, June 23, 2008 An economy will function adequately when there is an operational framework for the market and the private sector, says an Argentine economist during a recent visit to Guatemala. Marcelo Resico, an economist with the Catholic University in Argentina, said the social economy of the market should focus on the principals, institutions and concrete economic policies that are based on the central idea that the concepts of liberty, solidarity and subsidiarity are complementary. Special Miami Conference Session to Focus on CubaFriday, September 25, 2009 Caribbean Central American Action announces that a session on the shifting dynamics between Cuba, the US and the broader region will take place at its Annual Miami Conference. Washington, DC - Caribbean Central American Action (CCAA) announced today that a special panel on Cuba, which will examine the shifting dynamics between Cuba and the U.S. and the broad regional economic implications related to this movement, will take place during the 33rd Annual Miami Conference on the Caribbean and Central America. The Conference will take place from November 30 to December 2, 2009, at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami, FL. Future prosperity is in green technologiesThursday, October 30, 2008 In times of economic crisis, the shift to a low-carbon economy is the smartest investment any country can make. Achim Steiner, the eloquent executive director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), believes that Mexico could take a leadership role in the new "green" economy. "Yesterday I was Proud, Now I am Perfect"Friday, June 26, 2015 An economist is a professional who divides his daily work into two stages: in the morning he explains what went wrong yesterday, and in the afternoon he explains what is happening today. EDITORIAL Nicaraguan GDP drops in 2008Friday, November 21, 2008 The growth of the Nicaraguan economy at the end of 2008 will be lower than that of 122 other developing countries. Even the GDP of Sierra Leone which was the lowest on the Human Development Index will be 2.5% higher than the estimate figure for Nicaragua. Nicaraguan economy slows downThursday, January 15, 2009 Trade, the financial system, the fishing industry, and the manufacturing industry were four of the main economic sectors Laprensa.com.ni reports: Undoubtedly, the most affect areas was financial services, which in 2008 grew only by 0.32 percent, compared to the 16.99% in 2007. Nicaragua: Economist recommends State intervention in the economyThursday, September 18, 2008 The State will have to intervene rationally in the economy in order to strengthen the internal market and adopt new social protection measures. This proposal was made by Roger Cerda, Doctor of Economics, who, upon examining the huge problems that have shaken the main exchanges in the world, explained that in the main economies of the world's major countries the State has intervened in order to reduce the unfortunate effects of these economic storms. Do economists need brains?Thursday, August 7, 2008 A new school of economists is controversially turning to neuroscience to improve the dismal science. For all the undoubted wit of their neuroscience-inspired concept album, “Heavy Mental”—songs include “Mind-Body Problem” and “All in a Nut”—The Amygdaloids are unlikely to loom large in the annals of rock and roll. Yet when the history of economics is finally written, Joseph LeDoux, the New York band’s singer-guitarist, may deserve at least a footnote. In 1996 Mr LeDoux, who by day is a professor of neuroscience at New York University, published a book, “The Emotional Brain: The Mysterious Underpinnings of Emotional Life”, that helped to inspire what is today one of the liveliest and most controversial areas of economic research: neuroeconomics. Do economists need brains?Thursday, August 7, 2008 A new school of economists is controversially turning to neuroscience to improve the dismal science. For all the undoubted wit of their neuroscience-inspired concept album, “Heavy Mental”—songs include “Mind-Body Problem” and “All in a Nut”—The Amygdaloids are unlikely to loom large in the annals of rock and roll. Yet when the history of economics is finally written, Joseph LeDoux, the New York band’s singer-guitarist, may deserve at least a footnote. In 1996 Mr LeDoux, who by day is a professor of neuroscience at New York University, published a book, “The Emotional Brain: The Mysterious Underpinnings of Emotional Life”, that helped to inspire what is today one of the liveliest and most controversial areas of economic research: neuroeconomics. Citizens Trained in Economics and FinanceWednesday, July 23, 2014 Accepting personal responsibility for your own and your family's progress is a direct result of the knowledge of the fundamentals of economics and finance. In order to manage the personal wealth in an adequate way and to properly assess the economic policies governments apply, it is essential to have an economic and financial education since primary school. Minimum Wages Up 13% in NicaraguaThursday, February 17, 2011 As of February 28 an increase of 7% will be put in place, and another 6% during the second half of the year. The increase was defined by a tripartite commission composed of government, unions and the private sector and it applies to the eight sectors of the economy. Ecuador in defaultFriday, November 14, 2008 Today Ecuador became the first Latin American economy to be in default, following the global financial crisis that started in September. The Andean country's risk shot up more than 4,000 points. The government of Rafael Correa says that they have the funds but do not want to pay as yet, since they are investigating "illegalities" in the contract for the debt that expires tomorrow. Central American leaders dish out strong medicine to fight price hikesMonday, June 30, 2008 The upward spiral of prices of food and oil has obliged authorities throughout Central America to take strong measures. Interest rates have been raised and greater restrictions have been imposed on commercial bank lending. Meanwhile, some countries –- such as El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua -- have introduced subsidies on fuel, electricity, public transport and basic foods. Central American Ministers Meet in GuatemalaWednesday, February 17, 2010 In the meeting, officials will discuss the negotiation process with the European Union and the inclusion of Panama in it. Economy and Trade ministers are taking part in the event. Central American Economic SituationFriday, August 30, 2013 The Central American Economic Integration Secretariat has provided a summary and analysis of the main stylized facts of the macroeconomic situation in Central America, during the first quarter of 2013. The report provides an analysis and summary of the main facts of the macroeconomic situation in Central America and the world. |
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