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Monthly Archives: February 2008

CRS: What is a Recession, Who Decides When It Starts, and When Do They Decide?

CRS Report, January 23, 2008. What is a Recession, Who Decides When It Starts, and When Do They Decide? Brian W. Cashell, Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy, Government and Finance Division, The Library of Congress. “A recession is one of several discrete phases in the overall business cycle. The term may often be used loosely to… Continue Reading

Human Rights 2008 Report

Press release: “The established democracies are accepting flawed and unfair elections for political expediency, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its World Report 2008. By allowing autocrats to pose as democrats, without demanding they uphold the civil and political rights that make democracy meaningful, the United States, the European Union and other influential democracies… Continue Reading