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The Black Sea Wheat And Fertiliser Export Agreements: Will The West Keep To Its Side Of The Bargain?
Monday, 22 August 2022, 6:07 pm | Lowell Manning
The success or failure of the UN-Turkish initiative for grain and fertisliser exports though the Black Sea over the coming weeks is likely to have a profound impact on the world economy in the years to come. The widely reported agreement on restarting ... More >>
8th International World Basic Income Week 2015
Monday, 14 September 2015, 9:53 am | Lowell Manning
The idea of an unconditional universal basic income (UBI) for all to replace the complex and failing welfare system is rapidly becoming mainstream across the world says BINZ spokesman Lowell Manning. More >>
Kiwisaver and The Savings Myth
Friday, 20 May 2011, 11:04 am | Lowell Manning
It might better if New Zealand’s decision makers understand the nature of savings in a debt economy before ripping the New Zealand economy to shreds. At the moment most of New Zealand’s potential economic growth is being diverted to prop up the ... More >>
The Upcoming Budget Can’t To The Job
Monday, 11 May 2009, 5:24 pm | Lowell Manning
The upcoming budget will do more harm than good. With unemployment rising and work hours falling, the Government has to open the economic shutters, not close them. More >>
Lowell Manning: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae
Monday, 14 July 2008, 1:51 pm | Lowell Manning
According to National radio this morning $12b US Federal support has been given to American home loan giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. More >>
Destroying The Planet To Protect The Banks
Friday, 4 July 2008, 1:28 pm | Lowell Manning
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has just released its annual report for 2008. “So what of it?” you might say. Few have ever heard of BIS and even fewer know anything about it. That lack of awareness needs to change at about the ... More >>
Increased Stock Investment - Recipe for Disaster?
Monday, 28 January 2008, 3:51 pm | Lowell Manning
It is true to say in a sense that the economy depends on investment in the stock market. If nobody invested there would be no companies on the stock market and thus no production from them. Of course if ordinary people invested in small businesses ... More >>
Eco-Economy: Dr Cullen Wants Financial Reform
Thursday, 17 June 2004, 12:53 am | Lowell Manning
One of the main problems with interest rates is that the impact of interest-bearing debt on inflation isn't directly measured. More >>
Dr. Cullen wants reform - OCR Debt Reduction
Thursday, 17 June 2004, 12:39 am | Lowell Manning
One of the main problems with interest rates is that the impact of interest-bearing debt on inflation isn't directly measured. More >>
Eco-Economy: The Budget Hoax 2004
Monday, 31 May 2004, 1:12 pm | Lowell Manning
This report is based on the Fiscal Strategy Report and the Executive summary of the 2004 Budget documents. The budget proves the Labour government is a right wing government whose spending is almost static in real terms. More >>
Eco-Economy: Iraq’s Oil Industry
Monday, 29 September 2003, 3:38 pm | Lowell Manning
The United States of America, having invaded Iraq, is faced with a political quagmire and a commercial opportunity. Recent efforts to enroll the United Nations to help pay the costs of the occupation and “reconstruction” are disingenuous. More >>