Icebergs ahoy

Article Abstract:

Leading central bankers are very concerned about the continued strength of the US dollar and the negative impact this is having on the top economies. Their views, although relatively restrained, have fuelled worries about a greenback bubble for which there is no obvious cure.

Author: Walsh, Max
Prices and rates, International economic relations, Dollar (United States)

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IT works for US

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The increase in productivity recorded in the US in the second quarter of 2000 is discussed, with focus on whether the economy of the rest of the world could improve as a result of this.

Author: Walsh, Max
Australia, Economic aspects, Cover Story, Information technology, Employment, Industrial productivity

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Desperately seeking salvation

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The difficulties of the Japanese economy in 2001 are described, with focus on the detrimental effect that Japanese actions to rectify the situation may have on the US economy.

Author: Walsh, Max
Japan, International aspects, Economic policy, Recessions

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Subjects list: Analysis, Column, United States economic conditions
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