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Inflation: Understanding its Impact on the Economy

Tom Spencer

Inflation, which refers to a general increase in the price of goods and services, results in a reduction in the purchasing power of money over time. Since 2008, the rate of inflation in the U.S. For example, the Federal Reserve aims to achieve 2% inflation as an ideal benchmark to avoid its counterpart, deflation.

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3 Steps to Cultivate an Innovation Culture

Organizational Talent Consulting

References: Beswick, C., Benchmarking in the process of creating a culture of innovation in hotel companies. Our solutions accelerate positive culture change, create committed employees, and drive your business growth. Bishop, D., & & Geraghty, J. Kogan Page, Limited. Organizational Talent Consulting. & Gołembski, G.

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Emerging Market Contagion Spreads; Argentina, Venezuela, Turkey Roundup; 50% Tax on Internet Purchases

MishTalk

Using the current close of 7.164 as our reference, here is a summary. The Turkish lira plunged to a record and South Africa’s rand fell yesterday to a level weaker than 11 per dollar for the first time since 2008. In the last week the peso fell from 6.643 to 7.164. In the last month the peso fell from 6.362 to 7.164.

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Consultant Ninja: Another Casualty of the Financial Crises.

Consultant Ninja

I think a more interesting graph would show each fund against a respective benchmark (e.g., Regardless, I truly appreciate your reference to that "annoying analyst" Nice touch on stifling constructive discussion. Posted by Consultant Ninja. at 12:09 AM. Labels: Analysis. Related Posts. 7 comments: Alex. Consulting. (88).

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Australia's Mining Bust Turns Towns Into Ghost Towns; Expect Interest Rate "Shock and Awe"

MishTalk

Australia cut its benchmark interest rate to a record low of 2.25% Tuesday, joining a procession of central banks that have eased policy settings this year in response to the deflationary impact of tumbling oil prices. It removed that reference on Tuesday, leaving open the door to more cuts.

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Reflections on 2013; What's Important, What's Not? What's Ahead?

MishTalk

Before the housing crash, people referred to Greenspan as " The Maestro ". Trillion Yuan in Audit The Washington Post notes "Local debt now equals about 33 percent of China’s gross domestic product, up from about 10 percent in 2008 and almost nothing in 1997." The broad U.S.