Full Coverage: Economy

28.04.2005 Meet Salim, a 35-year-old Iraqi who is part of the well-oiled criminal machine supplying an overseas black market with fuel meant for domestic consumption and creating a huge problem for IraqÂ’s oil industry.

18.04.2005 ZimbabweÂ’s recent parliamentary election--considered a fraud by most western governments--has compromised the standing of other African leaders who are trying to convince the international community that Africa is moving towards better governance in return for debt relief, increased aid, and better terms of trade, say political analysts.

14.04.2005 U Prijedoru je, u okviru projekta "Postati preduzetnik", počeo dvodnevni seminar namijenjen mladima koji se u budućnosti žele baviti privatnim preduzetništvom.

13.04.2005 WASHINGTON, D.C., Apr 13 (OneWorld) - The biggest backers of President George W. Bush's plan to privatize Social Security are those with the least at stake in the government retirement system, economic researchers and advocates said Wednesday.

13.04.2005 The U.S. Congress is working on a budget that could include deep cuts in basic programs for children and families. Tell Congress you're willing to pay your fair share in taxes, but not for a budget that gives the affluent more than their fair share while cutting food stamps, health care and child care assistance for kids and families, says Connect for Kids on April 12--"National Budget Call-in Day."

07.04.2005 WASHINGTON, D.C., Apr 7 (OneWorld) - Some of America's wealthiest individuals have declined billions of dollars in tax cuts bestowed upon them by President George W. Bush's administration and have urged others among the country's richest and most famous to donate their federal tax cuts to campaigns against the Bush package, often described as ''tax breaks for the rich.''

06.04.2005 Much has been written about Pope John Paul II's conservative views on abortion, gay rights, and other social issues. But when it came to economics, he believed that the unimpeded free market tends to create immoral inequalities and he promoted full debt cancellation for poor nations. In short, he believed economic systems should serve all of humanity, not just the privileged few.

05.04.2005 In early April, the U.S. Senate will decide whether or not to allocate an additional $82 billion for the war in Iraq. The best way to support the troops is to bring them home safely and make sure their veterans' benefits arenÂ’t slashed, says Global Exchange. You can weigh in as well.