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 		Meaning of Gross Domestic Product
Economists put great store in certain numbers and few are more highly regarded than the Gross Domestic Product; but this may be delivering a distorted picture.
Intellectual Giant John Maynard Keynes
For three decades, the theories of John Maynard Keynes dominated how countries conducted their economic affairs.
Signs the Recession is Over
By keeping a careful watch on what's flying off the shelves in supermarkets, some business professionals believe they can see where the economy is headed.
Pensioners Straining System
Public pension plans were not intended to provide income for a quarter of a century or more, but that's what they are having to do today.
Consumers are Cutting Spending
With layoffs, lost investments, and too much debt, consumers are cutting back and postponing non-essential purchases.
Government Deficits Growing Rapidly
Facing an economic calamity brought on by the profligate behaviour of financial institutions, legislators are running up massive debts.
The Bilderberg Council
A group of powerbrokers was formed in 1954 at the Hotel De Bilderberg in the Netherlands with the aim of encouraging frank discussion of world issues.