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So influential was John Maynard Keynes in the middle third of the twentieth century that an entire school of modern thought bears his name. Many of his ideas were revolutionary; almost all were controversial. Keynesian economics serves as a sort
Read MoreAjay has an open challenge for Shah Rukh
Last Sunday night when Shah Rukh Khan was busy celebrating and hoisting KKR flag after the IPL win, Ajay Devgn’s team was quietly putting together a plan that would made the ‘baadshah’ think a little harder in weeks and months
Read MoreAfghan Chamber of Commerce and Industries Emphasis on Domestic Investment
Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) officials in a press conference today emphasized on the support and expansion of investment in the country. Qurban Haqjo, Managing Director at ACCI, said to the press,” ACCI has accumulated and Investment Fund
Read MoreCar dealers on hunger strike against Cabinet decision
More than two dozen car dealers from eastern Nangarhar province on Sunday went on a hunger strike against a recent decision of the Cabinet. On Tuesday, the Cabinet decided that 3,800 vehicles — awaiting legal documents — at the Nangarhar
Read MoreBritish Chambers of Commerce cuts growth forecast
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has slashed its forecast for economic growth this year, from 0.6% to 0.1%. But the group, which represents more than 100,000 businesses, raised its forecast for 2013 from 1.8% to 1.9%. The data, in
Read MoreAfghanistan Interim Strategy Note, 2012-2014
The World Bank’s Interim Strategy Note (ISN) for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan provides a sustained commitment and vision to the country’s development through the period of transition and beyond. The ISN builds upon a solid track record of results, despite the
Read MoreChina and Japan begin direct currency trading
Two countries can now trade currencies without using US dollar as intermediary, as Beijing pushes global use of yuan. Direct currency trading would save China $3bn in annual costs tied to using the dollar in transactions. China and Japan have
Read MoreAfghan Foreign Minister to Attend the World Economic Forum in Turkey
Foreign Minister Zalmai Rassoul is going to attend the World Economic Forum on Middle East, North Africa and Eurasia in Istanbul on Sunday. The theme of forum is “Roadmaps for Reform, Pathways to Inclusive Growth” and will therefore convene over
Read MoreWeak US job figures for May hit markets
Stock markets have fallen following worse-than-expected US job figures. The Dow Jones closed down 275 points, or 2.2%, while in Frankfurt the Dax was down 3.4%, in Paris the Cac 40 fell 2.2% and London’s FTSE 100 lost 1.1%. The
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