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The article informs about the threatened debt crisis in the developing countries of the world which is a indication of transformation in the relationship between powerful industrial democracies and developing countries. It states that the deepening recession in the Third World countries would slow any recovery in the industrial countries. Pablo Pedro Kuczynski, economist and politician of U.S. states that Western lenders would have to supply enough additional credit to drive out the crisis.

The article focuses on the need for an internationally coordinated approach for the management of world debt crisis. It discusses the impact of recession and debt on the economies of developing nations, and how the borrowers' inability to pay can result in severe contraction. It mentions the U.S. government's approach to the world's debt problems, and some Democrats' demand for the approval of government's request for an increase in the contribution to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Comments on the business efforts of multinationals in developing countries. Indian dairy-product company, Anand Milk Union Ltd., which has several village cooperative centers where local villagers can sell cow's milk; Opinion that developing countries are a large potential source of economic growth; Sales of cheap, miniature products in developing countries.

Reports on the challenge that the 1998 Asian financial crisis presents to American businesses. Third quarter financial reports expected to show the damage the crisis has had; What United States companies are doing to cope; Companies with interests in emerging markets and the example of 3M; Expectations for the crisis and revised estimates of its impact; Problems spreading to Latin America. INSET: COPING WITH THE HAVOC OVERSEAS.

The article reports on economic crisis faced by the Third World. Developing nations like Brazil, Africa and Latin America are discussed for their economic growth rate and the factors responsible for it. It mentions Brazil as the world's 10th industrial power but its average growth rate has fallen down considerably. It is suggested that the developing nations should work for paying off debt, economic stability, inflation reduction, imports cuts, and a market-oriented strategy.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in the 1983 issues including "Union workers may really be more productive," in the August 22 issue, "An exodus of capital as sapping the LDC economies," in the October 3 issue, and "What Regan and Feldstein are really debating," by Paul Craig Roberts in the October 10 issue.

The article offers information on the result of the United Nations (U.N) survey concerning the world's economic system in the Postwar years. It mentions that manufacturing in the developed countries such as the U.S. has increased rather than prewar which resulted to wide gap to less developed countries. It states that the Soviet bloc countries show a decline in the average rates of growth. It adds that the non-dollar areas were encouraged for production due to the shortages of good.

This article discusses the economic forecast for investments in foreign countries. Global financial crises that occurred in 2008 seem to indicate that international investment strategies will not insulate investors from the volatility of the U.S. economy in the short-run, but the author believes that this is a sound long-term strategy. Differences in the personal savings and economic development rates in international markets are considered. INSET: IT'S NOT JUST YOU.

This map depicts investment opportunities in developing countries including Russia, India, and Brazil.

The article discusses emerging markets in economically developing countries. Stock prices in developing countries have been rising. It is warned that although emerging markets are growing stronger, the level of risk investing in them has also increased. Investors learned of the volatility of emerging markets when stocks fell in June 2006.

The article focuses on investment strategies in emerging markets. Typically high-risk, high-return investments, emerging market investments can offer long-term returns for investors that can handle the volatility of the sector. The article discusses several factors that have changed the way investors are viewing emerging markets, including globalization and substantial macroeconomic reforms.

Discusses the outlook for investment in emerging markets, which remain volatile as of April 2002. Analysis of Asia, which has low stock price valuations and robust domestic spending; Indication that better corporate governance, low valuations, and consumer spending is leading Eastern European and Russian markets to strong earnings growth; Outlook for Mexico and Wal-Mart de México.

Takes a look at emerging markets and what investors can expect for 1999. East Asia's continued low growth or recession; How a drop in commodities is hurting export earnings in Russia, Mexico, Venezuela and Indonesia; Why investors should stay outside the real estate market in Hong Kong; How politics may affect the economy in India, Latin America and elsewhere.

Focuses on the progress of developing countries in implementing telecommunication networks to foster domestic and foreign investment. Implications for economic development; State of communication technology in various countries; Vietnam; Russia; China; Thailand.

Reports on the shooting up of securities markets in many developing countries. High rates of economic growth; Value increases of more than 60 percent in Thai, Malaysian and Philippine stock markets; Turkey and Brazil following Asian trend; Inevitable correction; Susceptibility to shifting sentiments due to their small size.

The article looks at the recovery of the world economy from the 1980 slump as of April 1981. The economies of the West, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and some developing countries in the Pacific Far East are all expanding. It is predicted that business activity in the world economy would rise by 2.5 percent in 1981 and inflation should begin to moderate. On the other hand, the Soviet bloc is beset by balance-of-payments deficits.

The article reports that the increase in U.S. interest rates has automatically increased the debt burden of Third World countries such as Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela to impossible levels. The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has taken the lead in developing radical and politically risky solutions for this foreign debt crisis.

The article presents an outlook on the economic condition of the developing countries including Canada, Japan and the U.S. for 1983. It predicts the growth in the industrial nations to increase by 2.1% in 1983 and 3.5% in 1984. It anticipates the nonoil sectors of Persian Gulf countries to boost in 1984. It indicates that the continued accommodation from the U.S. Federal Reserve, pressure from the 1984 election, and wage-price restraint are all helping the country's economy to expand.

The article focuses on the possible impact of the collapse in short-term export financing to Third World economies. It states that the problem may withhold the fundamental materials and equipment from the industrial countries and from the U.S. It also mentions that due to the said problem, Latin American countries were urged to reduce imports from the U.S. by 16 billion dollars in 1983 from 39 billion dollars in 1981, and farms and factories are unable to obtain hard currency from central banks.

The article presents an economic forecast of developing countries. The countries' average gross domestic product growth rates are predicted to increase by 5% to 7% by 2005 and industrial economy will increase by 2% to 3%. As the countries evolve they anticipate another increase which could make their stock markets stable. A list of the countries' emerging market is presented together with their monetary values.

The article offers information on the struggle of underdeveloped countries to achieve economic development due to the lack of food production. It states that according to economists, weak economies can be based from disregarding the agricultural sector within a country. It adds that based on the study of Agency for International Development (AIW) in the U.S., countries cannot attain general economic development if they will not consider the inadequate performance of the agricultural sector.

The article offers information on the third United Nations Conference on Trade & Development (UNCTAD III) to be held in Santiago, Chile on April 13, 1972. It states that delegates would discuss the major economic issues for a better deal in trade and finance. It mentions that Argentine economist Raúl Presbisch promoted a systematic economic ideology for the Third World and believes that continued concentration on raw material production and agriculture may lead to poverty perpetuation.

Examines why richer countries may have an advantage when it comes to soccer. Study showing that, in terms of soccer wins, the more successful nations in Europe and Latin America are the most prosperous; Correlation between per capita income an the rankings of FIFA, the international soccer federation; Difficulty of poor countries to pay for the best coaches and team training.

Reports the results of a study by researchers Amparo Castelló of Jaume I University and Rafael Doménech on education inequalities in poor countries. Indication that education inequalities are a better prediction of economic growth than income inequalities; Regions with the most unequal distribution of education, including South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa; Suggestion that policymakers need to focus on bringing high school education to as many people as possible.

Discusses investments in emerging markets, in light of losses experienced by many investors. Topic of losses in annual returns experienced by the Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund; View that the poor performance of developing markets is due to a number of conditions, including the vulnerability of small markets to the effects of political upheaval; Topic of how governments may pressure strong companies to buy or bail out weak ones.

Discusses child labor issues in third world countries. Analysis of how children in poor countries need to work to help feed their families; Suggestions on how to get parents to keep their children in school; Information about the Mexican program called "Progresa," that pays parents of children who regularly attend school.

Reports on the impact of the Asian financial crisis on Europe in 1998. The impact of Russia's debt default; Falling demand in Russia, Asia and Latin America cutting into growth forecasts; Several blue chip companies reporting lowered earnings; Example of Alcatel; Fall in investor confidence; Europe seen as full of risks.

Reports on the development of stock markets in developing countries. Appetite of investors for global investing; Dominion of investments from developed countries; Expectations for cyclical corrections; Amount invested by the United States in 1993; Investment power of the emerging markets.

Discusses how the International Monetary Fund (IMF) notes that the world economic activity actually declined by .3 percent last year, as growth in industrial nations fell to .8 percent and output in former Soviet bloc countries plummeted by 17 percent. Predictions for developed countries; Consumer inflation declining.

Focuses on the need for sustainable development around the world. Need for expansion in economies in developing countries to control poverty and population growth; Improvement in pricing system to solve material scarcities; Need to establish a system of global indicators to identify environmental trends, design corrective steps and measure results.

Argues that, in order to get developing nations out of their futile borrowing cycles, the World Bank and International Monetary Fund should exchange debt for equity and sell it to private investors. Announcement of a huge loss by J. P. Morgan & Co. in order to set aside reserves equal to hundred percent of its nontrade-related Third World loans; Decision of the U.S. to accumulate guarantee responsibility for $30 billion worth of World Bank loans; View that poor countries will not progress until their economies are taken over by the private sector and that requires an end to lending to governments.

The author discusses his insights regarding the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in developing countries to impose fiscal policy in return for continued credits and grants. According to the author, the initiative of the IMF and the World Bank will help developing countries improved their economic conditions.

The author reflects on the factors that contribute to the economic conditions in the developing countries. He believes that any existing ethnic temperament is overestimated as a factor in the economic development. He pointed out the culture of some Asian countries that promotes frugality and saving. He adds that it is easier to regulate and extend than to deregulate and retrench.

The article focuses on the worsening trade in developing countries in 1985. According to the report of the "International Financial Statistics," the trade decline is depicted by decreases in exports by 5.7 percent and imports by 3.4 percent. These changes were due to the strong decrease in trade surplus by oil-producing countries with overall deficits by $1.4 billion to $35.5 billion.

The article reflects on the economic development of the Less Developed Countries (LDCs) to cope with their growing population and to survive in the competitive global economy. Information is given about the inter-dependence of developing and advanced countries. It is opined that the International Monetary Fund and private banks should provide easy finance to the LDCs and that the U.S. should use regional compacts to share financing and technology exchanges with the LDCs.

Great distances separate the world's 100 or so developing nations, but they share a common woe: the glory days of economic growth are over. Their growth crisis holds enormous implications for the health of Western economies. INSET: Thailand is setting food on US tables..

The article focuses on the move of Donald T. Regan, the secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, to reject the calls for a new approach to the Third World debt crisis. It was made at the meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development in Paris, France. The rejection was made so that indebted nations will accept the austerity programs supported by the International Monetary Fund and for industrial nations to reduce trade barriers affecting Third World exports.

The article focuses on the impact of a possible dollar decline on interest rates in the U.S. It is predicted that the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) will not allow higher increase in interest rates to avoid devastation effects on the debt problems of Third World countries. On the other hand, the FRB also need to increase interest rates to attract foreign capitals to support the financial budget deficit of the U.S.

Reports on the results of a study by Jeffrey D. Sachs and Andrew M. Warner of the Harvard Institute for International Development in the United States confirming that natural resource wealth hinders rather than help developing countries. Outperformance of economies rich in resources by those economies that lack resources; Failure of oil-producing countries to build an industrial base; Operations of mining and agricultural sectors compared to manufacturing.

Focuses on the decline in consumer price inflation in developing countries. 12-month average increases; Privatization, deregulation, fiscal and monetary discipline, and trade and financial market liberalization.

The article reports on the increasing trade deficits in developing countries in 1994. Economist Joseph Quinlan says that the newly industrialized countries in Asia and its neighboring nations in Eastern Europe, Russia and Latin America will post its first trade deficit since 1971. He adds that the trade deficit could reach $16 billion following greater importation than exports caused by the increasing demand on Western items by the middle class.

Focuses on the economy of developing countries. Lifting of the price index in Turkey; 63% rise in Mexico's market; Anticipation of flow of investments from United States, Europe and Japan to developing countries; Increase in market capitalization of listed stocks in 25 countries; Interest in continued economic growth in most emerging markets.

Reports on the number of middle-class consumers in emerging countries in Asia and Latin America. Findings of Futures Group Inc.; Use of purchasing-power-parity methods developed by economists at the World Bank and the United Nations; Comparison of per-capita incomes of several countries using the purchasing-power-parity method and conventional measurements.