Rising British Rail Fares Boost Support for Renationalization
Rising fares and rail ownership by foreign companies fuel support for renationalization.
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Russia Retaliates Against Western Sanctions, Economy on the Brink
Banning cheap fruit and vegetables from Europe could push the Russian economy over the edge.
Chinese Shopping Spree Raises Concerns in Israel
Will foreign control of key Israeli industries endanger its security or is this a case of “strategic prejudice”?
The Royal Mail Wasn’t Privatized to Raise Money
The government doesn’t privatize companies to raise money. It privatizes companies to make them more efficient.
Failed Tennessee Volkswagen Unionization Reflects Wider Trend
Tennessee car workers’ refusal to unionize follows downward trajectory of labor power across the United States.
Obama to Business: I’m from the Government and I’m Here to Help
If the president wants to help small businesses, he could start by not hurting them.
Business Leaders: Ever-Closer European Union Has Failed
Some of Europe’s largest companies urge national leaders to reduce barriers to business activity and trade.
British Manufacturing Expected to See Renaissance
Companies repatriate manufacturing jobs as demand for British products rises.
Norway’s Election Winners Propose Relaxing Wealth Fund’s Spending
Norway’s incoming conservative administration may use the country’s oil fund to pay for domestic policy priorities.
Greece Shouldn’t Get Respite After Failed Gas Company Sale
Greece should hasten efforts to privatize other companies rather than ask for even more time.
Germany Pledges Support for China in Trade Dispute
Germany agrees with China that its solar panels shouldn’t be kept off the European market.
Argentina Might Lead Wave of Resource Nationalism
Other countries could be inspired by Argentina’s expropriation of an oil firm.
Cameron Urges Transatlantic Trade Deal, Obstacles Remain
Not all Western leaders share David Cameron’s enthusiasm for expanding trade.
Liberalizing European Services Would Boost Growth: Study
Fully implementing the bloc’s services directive could raise European growth 2.3 percent.
India-EU Free Trade “Early Harvest” Deal Looks Possible
Short of a full agreement, Europe and India may tentatively agree to expand trade.