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Consultant Ninja: Thee Sunbeam method of Government Stimulus.

Consultant Ninja

Friday, September 25, 2009. Thee Sunbeam method of Government Stimulus. These programs made 2009 go slightly better than it would have otherwise, but will make 2010-2012 slightly worse. Friday, September 25, 2009. Productivity. (6). After a quick spike of sales, future demand will be lower. What a waste.

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Quarterly GDP Consensus Estimates vs. Actual GDP 2009 to Present

MishTalk

Questions Abound Given that government spending adds to GDP by definition, How much of GDP is deficit financing of demand brought forward? How much of GDP is in any way productive? Also think about government contracts that pay people for doing nothing. Also think about government contracts that pay people for doing nothing.

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Front-Line To C-Suite | Inside The Heart and Mind of Former Disney COO and Experience Steward Jim MacPhee

Consulting Matters

First, I have been talking for the last few episodes about the importance of not just identifying your ideal client but getting in their hearts and minds so you can position yourself, products/services, and copy to connect with them. So, I thought, why not bring on some of my former clients so you can hear for yourself?

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Greece Industrial Production Declines 5th Consecutive Month, Unemployment New High of 27.8%; How Long Can Greek Coalition Last?

MishTalk

All age groups are severely impacted by the devastating impact of the Greek depression with the unemployment rate having roughly tripled for each bracket compared to October 2009. Greek Industrial Production Declines 5th Consecutive Month RT reports Greek Industrial Output Downturn Worsens In November. percent from 13; for 35-44 at 23.8

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What is digital currency?

Tom Spencer

Since the advent of Bitcoin in 2008, digital currency has been a growing trend and a growing area of interest for consultants, businesses, fintech investors, central banks, and governments. Over the coming decade, many more digital currencies will be created by entrepreneurs and governments. What is the value of digital currency?

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Consultant Ninja: Dipping my toe in the health care debate.

Consultant Ninja

Monday, July 27, 2009. I fail to see the logic that the government will be more efficient at building operational structures than the private sector. July 27, 2009 at 9:55 PM. July 27, 2009 at 10:43 PM. July 27, 2009 at 11:21 PM. July 28, 2009 at 12:08 AM. July 28, 2009 at 4:29 AM. at 8:21 PM.

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Consultant Ninja: A Simple Question about the Credit Markets.

Consultant Ninja

Tuesday, March 31, 2009. The government will buy those assets, freeing up the major banks to loan again to businesses. The government will buy those assets, freeing up the major banks to loan again to businesses. March 31, 2009 at 9:52 PM. March 31, 2009 at 10:03 PM. April 1, 2009 at 1:14 AM. Anthony Jen.