How Does Food Trade Impact The Economy
India 2011 - Trading for Aiding the Global EconomyApr 30, 2012
www.weforum.org 13.11.2011 How can India's increasing South-South trade relations support future global economic growth? Anil Gupta, Michael Dingman Chair in Global Strategy and Entrepreneurship, University of Maryland, USA B. Muthuraman, Vice-Chairman, Tata Steel; President, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India Mary Michael Nagu, Minister of State for Investment and Empowerment of Tanzania Anand Sharma, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Textiles of India Anoop Singh, Director, Asia and Pacific Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC Chaired by William J. Powell Jr, China Bureau Chief and Editor, Asia, Fortune Magazine, People's Republic of China
18. Economic Impact of Population GrowthMay 07, 2012
Global Problems of Population Growth (MCDB 150) 1) Population in China: Until recently, Chinese families did not much alter their fertility depending on life events like deaths of children. However, under government prodding and eventually coercion, fertility drops drastically in China in the 1970s, but, to counteract momentum, the One-Child Policy starts in 1979-80. 2) Population Growth and Economic Development: In Asia, rapid fertility drops have preceded economic booms by ~15 years. In this time, children grow up and become workers. With many workers and fewer children to support, savings and investments rise causing the boom. Non-Asian countries with rapid fertility drops, like Ireland, fit this model. Sub-Saharan Africa, with still high fertility, makes little economic progress. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Concluding Facts on Population in China 14:15 - Chapter 2. Urban v. Rural Fertility in China 26:15 - Chapter 3. Economic Globalization and China 34:17 - Chapter 4. Economic Motivations for Fertility 46:52 - Chapter 5. Population Growth and Relationship with GDP 57:05 - Chapter 6. Demographic Dividend Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: open.yale.edu This course was recorded in Spring 2009.
Visualizing a Plenitude EconomyMay 19, 2012
More at www.newdream.org Produced by the Center for a New American Dream This fun animation provides a vision of what a post-consumer society could look like, with people working fewer hours and pursuing re-skilling, homesteading, and small-scale enterprises that can help reduce the overall size and impact of the consumer economy. Narrated by economist and best-selling author Juliet Schor (http Animation by Squid and Beard: www.squidandbeard.com Learn more at http
Where Does the US Economy Go From Here?May 18, 2012
Experts on the economy discuss the country's financial future. Participants include Neil Irwin who writes about the US economy and the Federal Reserve for The Washington Post. Tom Keene, editor-at-large at Bloomberg News. Robert J. Samuelson writes a weekly column on political, economic and social issues for the Washington Post and Newsweek. Bruce V. Rauner, Chairman of GTCR, an $8 billion venture capital and private equity firm based in Chicago. Dartmouth professor of economics David Blanchflower.
EconomyInCrisis.orgMay 11, 2012
Economy In Crisis and our web site, EconomyInCrisis.org, is an organization dedicated to educating legislators and the American public on the destruction of our country's industrial base, the impact this has on national and economic security, and how it effects our standard of living. We publish critical but overlooked facts and figures, keeping our readers up-to-date with daily articles regarding the US economy. Economy In Crisis does not support any political organization or corporate interest. This video used the following images, in the order they appeared: "Empty floor" by practicalowl, "Empty shed" by Stéphane Gaudry and "Crisis? What Crisis?" by comedy_nose, all available on Flickr.com. This video and the Economy In Crisis logo were created by E. David Ferriman.
Ex-Im Bank Annual Conference 2011: The Shifting Global Economy and Implications for TradeMay 03, 2012
A conversation with the Chairman of one of India's most successful corporations, a leading business journalist, and international economist regarding the intersection of US economic policies, emerging world markets, and the strategies for American companies doing business abroad. Moderator: Judy Woodruff, Co-anchor, PBS NewsHour, and Senior Correspondent, PBS Panelists: Shri Anil Dhirubhai Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Group Peter Cook, Chief Washington Correspondent, Bloomberg News Arvind Subramanian, Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics
Supporting Silicon Valley in the Global EconomyMar 02, 2012
The Global Innovation Forum of the National Foreign Trade Council organized a public roundtable discussion with Silicon Valley leaders, moderated by USTR Ambassador Ron Kirk. This discussion is about how we can continue to create optimal enabling environments to support America's global innovators.
Jordan 2011-Linking Trade to DevelopmentApr 15, 2012
www.weforum.org 24.10.2011 How can Arab economies better leverage regional and global trade to restart growth and drive economic and social development?The following dimensions will be addressed Global growth markets- Relations with developed economies- Diversification of economic output for high value trade • Uri Dadush, Senior Associate and Director, International Economics Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, USA; Global Agenda Council on the Global Trade System • Salem Ben Nasser Al Ismaily, Chairman, Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Exports Development, Oman; Global Agenda Council on India • Mahmoud Abdel Al-Rahman Al Said Eissa, Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade of Egypt • Francisco J. Sánchez, US Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade • Nemat Shafik, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC Moderated by • Louisa K. Bojesen, Anchor, CNBC, United Kingdom
Beer Can Chicken Barbecue by the BBQ Pit BoysMay 18, 2012
The BBQ Pit Boys show you how to barbecue up two tender and juicy 4lb. chickens on the grill, Beer Can Chicken Style. And, it's real easy to do. All you need for this barbecue chicken recipe favorite is two cans of beer (or water if you must), salad oil dressing, 1 onion, salt, pepper, and any favorite basting sauce, such as our garlic butter with soy sauce. Fire up your grill to 325-350f, and in as little as 2 hours you will be dancing right along with the roasters, as their tender and juicy meat falls off the bones. You can print out this BBQ Pit Boys recipe at www.BBQPitBoys.com ---
The Green Granny does Four-a-WeekMay 13, 2012
www.oxfam.org.uk Oxfam's "Green Granny" is back with new tips and ideas for living better and saving money. This video introduces the idea of 4-a-week which involves buying more fairtrade, wasting less, buying less meat products and buying more from developing countries. GET INVOLVED Worried about climate change? Confused about how your weekly supermarket shop impacts upon the environment? You need a personal shopper. No we're not talking about Gok Wan. We've launched our 4-a-week personal shopper guide. Stick it in your handbag, your manbag, we don't mind. Just make sure it's to hand next time you go shopping. Believe it or not, the small changes you make at the till, can have a real impact on climate change. So here's our 4-a-week, shelf-aware shopping list... BUY ONE MORE FAIRTRADE PRODUCT Flowers, Hot Chocolate, Cotton, Teas, Honey, Biscuits, Beer, Wine, that's a list as long as your arm. Fairtrade isnt just about coffee and bananas these days. By buying a Fairtrade product you're guaranteeing producers a good price and working conditions. Don't forget Fairtrade Fortnight, it launches this Sunday and runs until the 8th March. To see how you can get involved with this years campaign go to www.fairtrade.org.uk THROW ONE LESS THING AWAY Don't BOGOF, yes you heard us right. Did you know that as a nation we throw away over 20million tonnes of good food a year. Next time you go shopping, think before you buy. Are you really going to eat all that? Leftovers from last nights ...
Egypt in Crisis - Economic & Political ConsequencesDec 08, 2011
Dr Tazeeb Rajwani assesses the economic and political risk implications of the unrest in Egypt (as at Feb 2011) for firms both in Egypt and globally.
Liberalization of Trade and the Right to FoodMay 11, 2012
Short student seminar on the potential conflict between world trade agreement and the human right to food. Better videos on the subject: * www.youtube.com : Rights-based versus market-based development (Olivier De Schutter at IIED) * www.youtube.com : The global food crisis: What is the role of trade? (Olivier De Schutter at WTO Forum) * www.youtube.com : Food crisis: interview Olivier De Schutter by 11.11.11 (in French and Dutch)
To what degree is food central to the current changes in consumption?Mar 26, 2012
Martine Padilla, Scientific Administrator at CIHEAM-IAMM/UMR MOISA More info : www.fondation-louisbonduelle.org The behaviour of consumers cannot be dissociated from the society in which they live. Changes in societal models act on the ambient discourse and the representations of food. Thus, over the past 50 years, we have gone from an epicurean discourse to a discourse of involvement by way of 5 intermediate phases: restrictive, dynamic, light, cacophonous, and health and pleasure. The current changes, in contrast to those of other periods, can be a real point of departure insofar as they bring into question the fundamentals of our society and food systems. While safety is always central to consumer expectations, practicality, health, naturalness and pleasure are at the core of product innovation. Added to this are new public expectations: the environment, ethics, origin and traceability, animal welfare, etc., all features of sustainable development. The recent crisis has moreover led to significant purchasing changes that promote the fundamentals of sustainable development: a decline in hyperconsumption, a return to raw products and cooking (94% of the French believe that preparing home-cooked meals is a source of pleasure and fulfilment, TNS 2010), making room for responsible and enjoyable food and conviviality (Laisney, 2011). How is responsible eating expressed? The boom in consumption of labelled products has been noted: local products (1200 consumer groups, 36 ...
GBR - Leadership and Values for the New EconomyFeb 03, 2012
What does it mean to be the CEO of the worldwide leader in toy design, manufacturing, and marketing? When you're responsible for $6 billion in annual sales, how does your success impact the world at large? How do you stay on top of today's trends in technology and corporate business practices? On November 5, 2009, Robert Eckert, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Mattel, Incorporated, visited with David Smith, PhD, Associate Dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University, to answer these questions and more.
Handmade Expressions: Fighting Poverty Through Fair TradeSep 02, 2011
Google Tech Talk January 19, 2010 ABSTRACT Presented by Manish Gupta. Our everyday purchasing choices make an impact on the lives of producers around the globe. Do you know where your coffee came from this morning? Was the producer paid a fair wage? Do you know how your dollar can make a difference? Fair Trade is a business model built around social responsibility and environmental sustainability, providing development opportunities to marginalized artisans and farmers. Come to the presentation to learn facts about Fair Trade, and ways you can get involved. Speaker Info: Manish Gupta After graduating from Indian Institute of Technology (Mumbai) and University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), Manish Gupta was working in a big technology corporation as a successful operations manager in Austin, Texas. On a trip back to his native state, Rajasthan, in India, he saw how skilled artisan communities are living in abject poverty as they lack access to markets for the goods they produce. He was moved by their plight and decided to do something about it - leaving his cushy job in corporate America, he founded Handmade Expressions, a fair trade company (www.handmadeexpressions.net with the hope that through that company he would be able to give sustainable work to the people who need it most. The company has expanded from a one man army, to eight employees, and is going strong in the fifth year of its existence. Manish also serves on the Board of directors of the Fair Trade Federation of ...
