The Subprime Crisis
Bubbles in the stock market and the housing market are the cause of a financial crisis that is wreaking havoc around the world. The bubbles in turn are caused, at their core, by popular misunderstandings. This contradicts the 'rational expectations' view of the economy that has guided much economic theorizing. In dealing with this crisis in the short run, some kind of bailout of injured parties is necessary to prevent damage to the social fabric. In the long run, we can help mitigate such crises
The Reform of the International Financial System: a proposal with the lessons from the crisis
A crisis that has impoverished the world has shown the need for an enhanced rules-based framework for the international financial system. More transparency, better regulation, incentives and oversight and a more in depth understanding of the implications of increased financial interdependence in a globalized world are the basis for the reforms needed.
Research for a World in Transition
This presentation provides an overview of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis' (IIASA) accomplishments and its new strategy, focussing on policy relevant research on three global problem areas: food and water; energy and climate change; and poverty and equity. Detlof von Winterfeldt is director of IIASA and centennial professor of operational research at LSE.
NYSE, Deutsche Boerse merger talks
Top U.S. stock exchange NYSE Euronext and Germany's Deutsche Boerse confirmed they are in advanced merger talks, hours after the London Stock Exchange said it's buying TMX, operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Security risk greatest since 9/11
Homeland Security Secretary tells congress the extremist threat to the U.S. is at its"most "heightened state" since 9/11. Deborah Gembara reports.
Awaiting Spring in Afghanistan
Coalition forces in Afghanistan prepare for spring and the surge in militant violence it usually brings. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Lindsay Lohan charged with grand theft
Troubled star Lindsay Lohan pled "not guilty" to the felony charge of grand theft. Deborah Gembara reports.
IPhone confession app
New iPhone app lets users confess while on the go.
Search for twins continue
Witnesses say missing Swiss twins might have been seen on island of Corsica.
Rio eyes acquisitions, profits
Rio Tinto extended a $3.9 billion bid for coal-miner Riversdale Mining, ahead of results expected to show booming sales.
We Don't Know How To Solve Global Poverty And That's A Good Thing.
This lecture argues that occasions when development economists were more certain about 'the solution to global poverty' have often led to harmful consequences for the world's poor in the long-run. Sceptical criticism is a creative force that redirects attention and effort away from centrally-directed expert solutions towards effective decentralised problem-solving.
Holocaust Survivor Testimony: Zvi Unger
Zvi Unger was born in 1929 in Sosnowiec, Poland. In 1941 Zvi and two of his brothers were sent to stay with relatives in the Świerzawa ghetto. In August 1943, the ghetto was liquidated. They tried to hide in an attic, but were discovered a few days later.In September 1943, Zvi was sent to Birkenau.
In January 1945, Zvi was sent on a death march to Germany. After ten days, the inmates were put on a train for Buchenwald. He remained there until the camp was liberated by American soldiers.
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Easby Abbey J870557 EASBY ABBEY, North Yorkshire. Refectory from the South West.
Third Annual Freedom of Information Day - Panel Three: Pseudosecrecy, From SHSI to SBU to CUI
A review of the problematic proliferation of "safeguarding labels," from Clinton-era origins to prospective Obama Administration solutions (potentially in the form of an unprecedented executive order).
Autumn colour N072054 KENWOOD HOUSE, London. General view of the park with autumn colour.
Benchmarks, canal's and Pillboxes
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Orígenes de opúsculos políticos, textos anónimos y secretos: Palafox y Mendoza
Sobre orígenes de opúsculos políticos en el siglo XVII. Textos de encargo, anónimos, y "secretos" : Juan de Palafox y Mendoza. Maria Soledad ARREDONDO SIDOREY. In Dire, taire, masquer les origines dans la péninsule ibérique, du Moyen Age au Siècle d'Or, colloque international organisé par l'Équipe de recherche "Littérature Espagnole Médiévale et du Siècle d'Or" (LEMSO) du laboratoire France méridionale et Espagne : histoire des sociétés du m
Orígenes de opúsculos políticos, textos anónimos y secretos: Palafox y Mendoza
Sobre orígenes de opúsculos políticos en el siglo XVII. Textos de encargo, anónimos, y "secretos" : Juan de Palafox y Mendoza. Maria Soledad ARREDONDO SIDOREY. In Dire, taire, masquer les origines dans la péninsule ibérique, du Moyen Age au Siècle d'Or, colloque international organisé par l'Équipe de recherche "Littérature Espagnole Médiévale et du Siècle d'Or" (LEMSO) du laboratoire France méridionale et Espagne : histoire des sociétés du m
A Renegade History of the United States CO 1069-37 The National Archives UK posted a photo: Description: Visit of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to the Gold Coast Colony 1925
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Location: Ghana
Date: 1925
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