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  Debt Ceiling Debate
  Topic by Nidhi Singh

  The ongoing debate about increasing the debt ceiling continued to keep both political parties in the U.S. at odds. President Obama supported an increase in taxes as a way to lift the debt ceiling, while House Speaker John Boehner wished to pursue spending cuts as a way to raise the debt...

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  A Homestead Act for Local Economic Development
  Article by Matthew Hisrich

  How applying the logic of the 1862 Homestead Act to local economic development might improve the chances of success f...

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  Does Krugman Have To Be So Crude?
  Article by Gareth Rice

  My take on Paul Krugman being crude when it comes to certain political leaders in Europe.

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  The Global Luxury Market: Should It Be a Degree?
  Topic by Marta Segal Block

  In May, North Carolina State University's graduate school announced a unique arrangement with SKEMA, a French business school. The two institutions will be the first to offer a one-year graduate studies option in Global Luxury Management. While demand for luxury goods remains strong in the...

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  Killing the Golden Goose: The Sad, Sad Tale of What Happened When Business Process Reengineering Met The Pharmaceutical Industry And How It All Went Horribly, Horribly Wrong
  Article by Dr Dennis Lendrem

  In the pharmaceuticals industry, business process reengineering probably increased expected times to marketing author...

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  Public Pension Crisis: States, Localities Lack Funds to Meet Commitments
  Topic by Harvey K Black

  State governments face a serious pension crisis, one that threatens the economic well-being of both political entities and individuals. There is simply not enough money to pay the pensions promised to employees of many state and local governments. For instance, Pennsylvania is $41 billion in...