Offshoring U.S. Patients No Cure for Ailing Healthcare System

With more and more corporations adding select foreign hospitals as Preferred Providers to their employees' health insurance plans, it remains difficult for patients to get the necessary information needed to make a reasoned decision on whether to have surgery performed, let alone halfway around the world.

The Role of Money in America's Economy

Money is but a tool that does the bidding of its master. Money has no actual value other than the value we attach to it. Money has no actual meaning other than the meaning we attach to it. Clearly, the world turns on a dollar bill. I am not judging what causes our economy to work (greed is its greatest motivator), but I am suggesting we need to be street smart about how our money system works. Understanding the money game does not make us better or smarter people than others, it does make us more aware and savvy when opportunity knocks on our door.

India-Srilanka Free Trade Agreement(FTA): The Success and Road Ahead

The Free Trade Agreement between India and Srilanka came into full existence from 1st March 2000.This FTA basically deals with the modalities of the Duty Free Import of the Goods manufactured in Srilanka

The Euro and The European Union – A Second Wake Up Call

Lately it is easy to find news about the relation between Italy and the Euro – for example this one: “Italy's love affair with the euro is due to cool” Italy seems to be struggling with the euro and with its own economy. It appears to be the case that the Italian economy is especially vulnerable for the global markets in which it operates ... But this is just part of the game, something the union should be able to cope with, all is part of growing up.

The Real Economy

In spite of the negative stories we often hear in the media, the US economy is booming. Why does the media take a negative approach and what can be done about it? Many in business are simply ignoring the constant beating of bad press and are pursuing their own agenda of hiring new employees, starting new businesses, or expanding the business they already own. This is an excellent formula for businesses everywhere.

China and WTO

This essay is aimed to find out what the advantages and disadvantages are for People's Republic of China considering joining the World Trade Organization. The integrative processes going in the society have determined the existence of different international unions; one of the most important of them is the WTO. Sooner or later any country will have to choose whether to take part into international unions or not; China's leaders have decided that it is better to become a member of WTO.

Is Turkey Economically Ready to Join EU?

Turkey's candidature for the European Union is maybe the most controversial and consequently well-analyzed of any in the history of the organization. The topics of the debate are familiar: human rights abuses, overly uppermost military, and the impact of Islam on the one hand, contrary to strategic partner, valid candidate, and the advantages of including a Muslim democracy on the other. The interaction among these factors will define Turkey's progress toward membership over the next several years.

Integration in European Union

Big steps for Romania

Are You in Debt - It's Not Your Fault

Warning: The material you are about to read may startle, shock, and surprise you. This is not for the faint-hearted. Therefore, continue at your own risk.

The First Five Years of the Euro - A Positive Evaluation

The relatively new European Currency - The Euro - has just passed its first five years' lustrum. Five years for a new currency is not enough to elaborate a full evaluation because that would require a longer existence to analyze the development over a mayor economic cycle of about eleven years. Yet a concise evaluation shows anything but a negative outcome for the Euro.

Healthcare Cost Rises to Almost $2 Trillion

The annual report from the National Health Statistics group was released on Tuesday, and stated the main culprits responsible for the increased healthcare cost include doctor’s fees, prescription drugs, and hospital fees.

Needs Evolution

Human needs continue growing together with technologies development and product and services growth.

Our Essentials Evolution

Necessity can be placed on the lowest level of this continuum. It is the essential thing to upkeep survival, without fulfilling necessities our survival is threatened.

Luxuries Or Needs

Newly introduced gadgets are definitely a lot more expensive, making them a luxury.