Mobile Device Location Data – Additional Federal Actions Could Help Protect Consumer Privacy, GAO-12-903, Sep 11, 2012 “Using several methods of varying precision, mobile industry companies collect location data and use or share that data to provide users with location-based services, offer improved services, and increase revenue through targeted advertising. Location-based services provide consumers access… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: October 2012
IMF – Exploring the Dynamics of Global Liquidity
Exploring the Dynamics of Global Liquidity – Sally Chen, Philip Liu, Andrea Maechler, Chris Marsh, Sergejs Saksonovs, and Hyun Song Shin, October 2012. “This paper explores the concept of global liquidity, its measurement and macro-financial importance. We construct two sets of indicators for global liquidity: a quantity series distinguishing between core and noncore liabilities of… Continue Reading
A State-by-State Review of Laws Affecting Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
Alone Without a Home: A State-by-State Review of Laws Affecting Unaccompanied Homeless Youth, September 2012, National Law Center Continue Reading
The State of Social Media Marketing
The State of Social Media Marketing – 7 Major Findings & In-Depth Analysis, September 2012 “Across the board, brands still struggle to address the question of ROI in social marketing. Brands are not equipped to tie their social marketing initiatives to business results. While mature brands are on the right track, a new structure must… Continue Reading
Toppling Off the Fiscal Cliff: Whose Taxes Rise and How Much?
Toppling Off the Fiscal Cliff: Whose Taxes Rise and How Much? – Roberton Williams, Eric Toder, Donald Marron, Hang Nguyen, Urban Institute and Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center – October 1, 2012 Continue Reading
The Role of TARP Assistance in the Restructuring of General Motors
CRS – The Role of TARP Assistance in the Restructuring of General Motors, September 7, 2012 “General Motors Corporation (Old GM) was a publicly traded company from 1916 until its bankruptcy in 2009. As part of restructuring, Old GM and its successor General Motors Company (New GM) together received over $50 billion in federal assistance… Continue Reading
IMF Global Financial Stability Report, October 2012
“The October 2012 Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) finds increased risks to the global financial system, with the euro area crisis the principal source of concern. The report urges policymakers to act now to restore confidence, reverse capital flight, and reintegrate the euro zone. In both Japan and the United States, steps are needed toward… Continue Reading
Choice of College Major Can Mean Millions Over Career, Census Bureau Reports
News release: “The field of bachelors degree makes a considerable difference in a college graduates annual earnings, according to 2011 American Community Survey (ACS) data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. These differences add up over the span of ones work-life. For example, among people whose highest degree is a bachelors, engineering majors earn… Continue Reading
Federal Reserve Beige Book October 2012
Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions By Federal Reserve District, September 2012 “Reports from the twelve Federal Reserve Districts indicated that economic activity generally expanded modestly since the last report. The New York District noted a leveling off in economic activity, and Kansas City indicated some slowing in the pace of growth. In general,… Continue Reading
2012-2013 Presidential Election Period: National Security Considerations and Options
CRS – 2012-2013 Presidential Election Period: National Security Considerations and Options, John Rollins, Specialist in Terrorism and National Security. October 5, 2012 This report discusses historical national security-related presidential transition activities, provides a representative sampling of national security issues a new Administration may encounter, and offers considerations and options relevant to each of the five… Continue Reading
CRS – Unemployment: Issues in the 112th Congress
Unemployment: Issues in the 112th Congress, Jane G. Gravelle, Thomas L. Hungerford, Linda Levine. October 5, 2012 “This report considers three policy issues: whether to take additional measures to increase jobs, what measures might be most effective, and how job creation proposals should be financed. Most proposals discussed as part of a potential additional macroeconomic… Continue Reading
World Bank Doing Business law library
International Finance Corporation: “The Doing Business law library is the largest free online collection of business laws and regulations. We link to official government sources wherever possible. Translations are not official unless indicated otherwise. We update the collection regularly but are unable to guarantee that laws are the most recent version.” Continue Reading
