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INTERNATIONAL. Classical political economists like Adam Smith or David Ricardo never used the term “economy” by itself. They always used the term “political economy.” For classical economists, it was impossible to understand politics without economics or economics without politics.
The two fields are certainly different but they are also intimately linked. The use of the term “economy” by itself did not begin until the late 19th century.
Smith understood that while an efficient market would emerge from individual choices, those choices were framed by the political system in whi
Posted: January 30, 2015
INTERNATIONAL. Greece won't engage with officials from the troika of official creditors who have been policing the conditions of its rescue since 2010. It's new government wants a new deal with the EU.
Posted: January 30, 2015
SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Arabia's new King Salman further cemented his hold on power, with a sweeping shakeup that saw two sons of the late King Abdullah fired and the heads of intelligence and other key agencies replaced alongside a cabinet shuffle.
Posted: January 30, 2015
UAE. Takaful Re has seen a deterioration in its competitive position and underwriting performance, partly reflecting the challenges within the Islamic insurance sector in recent years; 'BBB' ratings affirmed.
Posted: January 30, 2015
LEBANON. Net profit registered an increase of 12.5% (+US$19.5 million) to US$175.7 million.
Posted: January 30, 2015
INTERNATIONAL. Western politicians wishing to see a genuine resolution of Iran's nuclear crisis must continue with diplomatic efforts to isolate those among the Iranian rulers who wish for the collapse of the negotiations.
Posted: January 30, 2015
SAUDI ARABIA. Often businesses will seek to explore the market through a partner or a third party with which employees are placed and through which they seek to operate in the Kingdom.
Posted: January 30, 2015
UAE. ADNOC wants other oil firms to improve terms; Shell, BP may get 10% stake each if terms agreed; Onshore concession dates to '70s, yields over half UAE oil.
Posted: January 30, 2015
UAE. Deloitte report focuses on the key factors that would enable Dubai to reach the next level in terms of sustainability and competitiveness, in order to attract investment at the regional and global stage and promote export-oriented growth.
Posted: January 30, 2015
BAHRAIN. Fritta, a specialist producer of intermediates for the ceramic industry, will be purchased from financial investor Nazca Private Equity.
Posted: January 29, 2015
UAE. World's largest wealth manager says price is likely to recover to US$67-US$72 by the end of 2015; Report published ahead of UBS's CIO roadshow to the Middle East next month.
Posted: January 29, 2015
UAE. Company's CEO provides insight on its financial resilience and efforts to protect clients' deposits during such market turmoil.
Posted: January 28, 2015
UAE. opportunity for Gulf retailers with shoppers more willing to share personal information in exchange for rewards; 67% willing to share their data, second only to India.
Posted: January 28, 2015
INTERNATIONAL. With no rival bid forthcoming and holders of 86% of the shares backing the deal, Songbird said minority investors should accept.
Posted: January 28, 2015
UAE. Licensing framework now covers 63 countries; Criteria for healthcare and CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) professionals from new country list includes examination, supervised clinical practice and case submission.
Posted: January 28, 2015
UAE. FDI Projects are key means to continue development of local skills and provide sustainable job opportunities says AIM 2015.
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date:Posted: January 30, 2015
INTERNATIONAL. Western politicians wishing to see a genuine resolution of Iran's nuclear crisis must continue with diplomatic efforts to isolate those among the Iranian rulers who wish for the collapse of the negotiations.
date:Posted: January 30, 2015
SAUDI ARABIA. Often businesses will seek to explore the market through a partner or a third party with which employees are placed and through which they seek to operate in the Kingdom.
date:Posted: January 30, 2015
UAE. Deloitte report focuses on the key factors that would enable Dubai to reach the next level in terms of sustainability and competitiveness, in order to attract investment at the regional and global stage and promote export-oriented growth.
UAE. Deloitte report focuses on the key factors that would enable Dubai to reach the next level in terms of sustainability and competitiveness, in order to attract investment at the regional and global stage and promote export-oriented growth.
Investcorp encourages organizations to make corporate governance part of their DNA Posted: January 10, 2015
UAE. In an interview conducted by the GCC Board Directors Institute, Mohammed Al Shroogi also talks about the value of independent board members.
