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New Theory On Fairness In Economics Targets CEO Pay
Chief executives in 35 of
the top Fortune 500
companies were overpaid by
about 129 times their "ideal
salaries" in 2008, according
to a new type of theoretical
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Inequality, 'Silver Spoon' Effect Found In Ancient Societies
The so-called "silver spoon"
effect -- in which wealth is
passed down from one
generation to another -- is
well established in some of
the world's most ancient
... > full story
Poor In Rural Oregon Face 'Double Binds' When Getting Food
Those in poverty in rural
Oregon often know what kinds
of foods they should be
eating, but face tough
choices between eating well
and spending less money for
... > full story
Costs Of Plug-in Cars Key To Broad Consumer Acceptance
A new survey shows
widespread consumer interest
in buying plug-in hybrid
electric vehicles. But the
cost of the cars is much
more influential than
... > full story
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Economists Forecast For 2010 Looks Better, Relative To This Year
November 6, 2009 — Economists presenting their annual forecast are confident that 2010 is going to be better than this year. Unfortunately, 2009 was "really, really awful." Some have declared that the national ... > full story -
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Higher Health Insurance Costs Force Doctors To Talk About Money With Patients
November 5, 2009 — As health insurers require people to base more treatment decisions on out-of-pocket costs, physicians should learn to talk to patients about money, according to ... > full story -
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North America Automobile Sector Bottom Of 'World Sustainability League'
November 4, 2009 — North American car manufacturers have come bottom of the league in the largest ever international study of the global automobile sector's sustainability ... > full story -
Report On US-China Collaboration On Carbon Capture And Sequestration
November 4, 2009 — Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Julio Friedmann, in collaboration with the Center for American Progress, the Asia Society Center and with partner Monitor Group, today released the report, "A ... > full story -
How Will Bundling Impact Dialysis Units Nationwide?
October 29, 2009 — The proposed Medicare "bundled" payment system for dialysis is likely to reduce government reimbursements for dialysis units in certain regions of the United States and for some types of facilities, ... > full story -
Latest Diabetes Figures Paint Grim Global Picture
October 26, 2009 — New data shows that a staggering 285 million people worldwide have diabetes. The latest figures from the IDF Diabetes Atlas indicate that people in low and middle-income countries are bearing the ... > full story -
Small Number Of Partnerships Make Substantial Contribution To Biodiversity
October 22, 2009 — For years, international policy on the environment and biodiversity has not just been the concern of governments. Countless other organizations and their mutual strategic alliances also play a ... > full story -
Attending Community College Does Make You Richer, Study Says
October 22, 2009 — A recent study found women graduating from community college with a two-year degree earn 45.8 percent more annually than high school educated ... > full story -
Irrational Exuberence Behind Recent Stock Gains, Says Finance Expert
October 21, 2009 — A second straight week of stronger-than-expected third quarter earnings from a broad cross section of US industries has held the nation's Dow Jones Industrial Average above the psychological ... > full story -
Smoking During Pregnancy A Cause Of Social Inequality In Stillbirths
October 21, 2009 — Tackling smoking during pregnancy may help to reduce socio-economic inequalities in stillbirths and infant deaths by as much as 30 to 40 per cent, according to a new study. Smoking during pregnancy ... > full story
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