Category Archives: economy
British Budget: Progressive or Regressive?
By Nikita Lalwani LONDON — This past week has been an exciting one for British politics. On Tuesday, George Osborne – the youngest ever Chancellor of the Exchequer – unveiled the emergency budget to much media attention and public debate. … Continue reading
Filed under controversy, economy, Europe, partisan politics
Culture and the Cup, Dispatch 2: Buenos Aires
By Ramon Gonzalez BUENOS AIRES — It began as a World Cup, has become South America’s, and the hope here is that it will end as Argentina’s. With confident play so far and brief glimpses of brilliance, the national squad … Continue reading
Filed under Culture and the Cup, economy, geography, Latin America, partisan politics
The Dangers of China’s Recent Housing Price Spike
by Sandy Zhu China’s housing price just experienced its biggest increase in 14 months: In November 2009, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that property prices in 70 Chinese mainland cities rose by an average of 3.9 percent when … Continue reading
The Importance of Being Pink
by Diana Saverin It’s here: Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink ribbons, balloons, signs, and shirts have adorned the streets. Bras hang from the library. We laugh at the ridiculous posters intended to increase our “awareness” of breast cancer: Save the … Continue reading
Filed under activism, economy, human rights, media, women
