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North Korean economy sandwiched by the dragon and tiger

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November 20, 2009
North Korean economy sandwiched by the dragon and tiger

Part 6 of 6 in our Inside the Hermit Kingdom series on the people and culture of North Korea. Worldfocus multimedia producer Ben Piven writes about the stark contrast between the stagnant North Korean economy and the booming economies of China and South Korea to the north and south.

Debating the impact of a new world financial order

Interview

November 17, 2009
Debating the impact of a new world financial order

Worldfocus regulars Marcus Mabry of The New York Times and Roben Farzad of BusinessWeek join Daljit Dhaliwal to discuss the implications for the Obama administration of the U.S role as a debtor nation to China. They talk about whether the Chinese may influence U.S. policy on issues ranging from Afghanistan to health care because of this new reality.

An uneven global economy is cause for concern in 2010

Interview

October 23, 2009
An uneven global economy is cause for concern in 2010

Roben Farzad of BusinessWeek discusses the economic fluctuations in Britain, across Europe and elsewhere. He explains how Britain and the UK face identity crises in determining what they can do to dig out of the economic crisis.

Has the global economy recovered from deep recession?

How You See It

October 23, 2009
Has the global economy recovered from deep recession?

Most world markets seem to be on their way upwards. Analysts predict that third-quarter U.S. growth will be positive for the first time in four quarters. From your perspective, is the economy getting better?

How Chile weathered the global economic downturn

Extended Interview

October 14, 2009
How Chile weathered the global economic downturn

In this wide-ranging interview, Chilean finance minister Andres Velasco speaks about Chile's privatization of social security, its past and present fiscal policy, and the lessons advisors have learned from economic cycles of the past.

Canada avoids bank bailout, but feels U.S. financial woes

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October 14, 2009
Canada avoids bank bailout, but feels U.S. financial woes

The prudent stewardship of Canadian banks in avoiding risky loans meant that they never required a government bailout. But the U.S.'s economic woes are spilling across the border and affecting Canadian big business. Canadians are blaming their own government and clamoring for help.

Chile squirrels away copper fortunes and spends prudently

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October 13, 2009
Chile squirrels away copper fortunes and spends prudently

Correspondent Edie Magnus reports on how the Chilean government has prudently managed its windfall copper profits. Chile is now financing public works projects, creating jobs and doling out cash stipends to the poor.

China’s economy ascends, while U.S. economy lags

Interview

October 12, 2009
China’s economy ascends, while U.S. economy lags

Many economic indicators point to an ascendant China and an American economy with lagging consumption and employment. Marcus Mabry of the New York Times discusses the current state of the world economy.

Merkel wins second term in German election

Interview (video)

September 28, 2009
Merkel wins second term in German election

Germany's vote on Sunday for members of the lower house of parliament gave Chancellor Angela Merkel a comfortable center-right majority. Nikolaus Piper of Suddeutsche Zeitung discusses the major issues and implications of the German election.

Week in review: The Afghanistan debate and the G-20

Week in Review (video)

September 25, 2009
Week in review: The Afghanistan debate and the G-20

Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine and Rana Foroohar of Newsweek discuss the week's top stories: The debate over next steps in the war in Afghanistan and the global economic summit in Pittsburgh.

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