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The article offers information on the effectiveness of the move of the German government to return to gold standard to save the euro. The author believes that the plan is effective because it worked during the Great Depression. Moreover, the author also mentioned the other benefits of implementing the proposal.

The article focuses on some of the incontinent facts about the practice of equalization in Canada. The authors mention that equalization is considered a transfer of funds from high-cost provinces to low-cost provinces in the country. They also note that transfer programs actually weaken the economies of low income provinces in the country.

The article summarizes a report from the Fraser Institute entitled "Survey of Mining Companies 2009/2010," by Fred McMahon and Miguel Cervantes.

In this article the author reflects on various predictions about the global economic crisis. He discusses factors causing the Great Depression after the 1929 stock market crash which include squeezing liquidity, wage inflexibility and government spending. He looks at the effect of political problems on international economic growth.

The article focuses on the concept of economic freedom. Economist Adam Smith argued that each person, freely pursues their own ends, creates the wealth of nations and of individual citizens. Any transaction freely entered into must benefit both parties. Any transaction that does not benefit both parties would be rejected by the party that would come up short. This has consequences throughout the economy. Consumers who are free to choose will only be attracted by superior quality and price. Restrictions on freedom as government economic power grows prevent people from making mutually beneficial transactions.

The article focuses on the economic benefits that resulted from the Arab Spring, a revolution launched due to denial of economic freedom in Tunisia that soon caught up with its neighboring countries. Topics discussed include the truth behind the neoliberal reforms enacted in the Arab nations in the first decade of the 21st century and the progress being made in nations like Jordan and Morocco, as well as the challenges they continue to face.

The article offers information on the conference "The Mining Business Risk Summit: Valuing Your Options," co-organized by Fraser Institute and CRU NV to be held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Toronto, Ontario on November 1-2, 2012.

The article focuses on the implication and promotion of economic freedom throughout the world. It says that an index or economic freedom should determine the extent to which rightfully acquired property is secured and individuals are involved in voluntary transactions. It states that as part of the promotion, in August 2010 the Fraser Institute releases "The Economic Freedom of North America: 2010 annual Report," by Nathan Ashby of the University of Texas in El Paso, Texas.

The article traces the history of the economic freedom research project. The ongoing research that aims to define and measure economic freedom is being led by Fraser Institute executive director Michael Walker and authors Milton Friedman and Rose Friedman. A series of symposia on economic freedom supported by Liberty Fund Inc. marked the beginning of the project. Discussions have described economic freedom as the ability of individuals, families and businesses to make their own economic decisions. Also explored is the economic freedom index.

The article focuses on the history of the world economic freedom index which enables businesses, families and individuals to make their own economic decisions. It states that the index was formulated by economists Adam Smith, Michael Walker and Milton Friedman while James Gwartney, Robert Lawson and Walter Block made the comprehensive model of the index. It states that Liberty Fund Inc. of Indianapolis has supported the project that began with a series of symposia on economic freedom.

The article discusses the implications of protectionism policies for the trade relations between Canada and the U.S. The protectionism, which encourages Americans to buy only U.S. made products, that was included in the stimulus package signed by U.S. President Barack Obama has worried Canadian public officials. As a response, the Canadian government has also advocated "Buy Canadian" initiatives. However, the author opined that trade between the two countries is essential for Canada's recovery.

The article discusses the report of the Fraser Institute concerning the business and economic trends in Toronto, Ontario. The report claims that the city suffers from slow growth of median income, mismanagement of jobs and decline of business finance and administration. Fraser's poll reveals that the citizens blamed the poor conditions on poor civic leadership and value of tax dollars.

The article reports on the importance of the rule of law in a country's economic development. It asserts that the rule of law is essential because there can be no property or contractual rights without it. Property rights should be possessed by individuals in order to borrow to invest and create new prosperity and jobs.

The article focuses on the release of "Economic Freedom of the World: 2006 Annual Report," a report that provides information about the decade-long research efforts in the U.S. The said material has become a key research tool, used around the world to investigate the impact of economic freedom. Moreover, work using the index has continued to grow the knowledge about economic freedom and its impact.

Looks at the fiscal imbalance in Canada. Definitions of fiscal imbalance; Implications of fiscal imbalance in governmental accountability, overall level of taxation and policy inflexibility; Tendency to transfer federal funds to subnational governments; Suggested solutions to the fiscal imbalance.

Discusses the economic freedom rating for the Arab world with the release of 2005 Report on the Economic Freedom of the Arab World. Inclusion of the index which measures the restrictions of economic freedom imposed by the government; Relevance of the index in the development of more precise measurements for the purpose of long-term research; Need for policies that lead to economic prosperity and job creation.

Comments on several political and economic issues prevailing around the world. Change in decision of European jurists to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon as a war criminal, after killings of children in attacks sponsored and planned by terrorist plotters; Decision of U.S. Governor Gray Davis to allocate 68% of a $5.3 billion congestion-relief package to mass transit projects.

The article focuses on the aspects of the proposed bill C-323 in Canada and its possible effects to the country's mining sector. The author mentions that the bill would give Canadian courts the jurisdiction over companies that violated international laws and Canadian treaties. He states that the proposed bill poses threat to Canadian companies, particularly in the mining sector, especially those that are wrongfully accused with such violations.

The article focuses on the relation of economic freedom to economic growth and prosperity. According to several studies, changes in economic freedom have an important impact on the steady-state level of education, technology and investment. It adds that economic freedom strongly promotes investment and reduces poverty and gives life expectancy of 20 years greater than that of people in mostly unfree economies.

The article reports on the Fraser Institute's "Annual Survey of Mining Companies: 2008/2009," which reveals that there is a great deal of unease among miners globally. The survey has shown that the mining industry expects a huge number of exploration companies to close down because of the current economic crisis. The survey has also predicted that the closures and sharply reduced development expenditures will have profound consequences for the global economy when it finally moves into recovery.

Information about the issues discussed during the Jordanian policy audit sponsored by the Young Entrepreneurs of Jordan, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty and Cato Institute held in Amman, Jordan in August is presented. Topics included are based on economic freedom report of economic structure in 42 variables. The attendees of the event includes Director Fred McMahon, Young entrepreneur's leader Ayman Azzeh and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Suhair Al Ali.

The article discusses the benefits of government-funded medical savings accounts (MSAs) in Canada. MSAs could be used as payment for the medical services of a family or individual, and could also be spend on uninsured services. These accounts directly covers the poor as well as abolished the centralized fee schedules established by the government.

The article discusses the "Economic Freedom of North America: 2008 Annual Report" of the Fraser Institute for the U.S. and Canada. The report indicates that Canadian cities except Alberta have low of economic freedom compared to the U.S. influenced by weak fiscal federalism. It claims that the provinces with high levels of economic freedom are characterized by flexible labour markets, smaller government and lower taxes.

The article highlights British Columbia's mining survey stating that the country is moving up the ranks on the Policy Potential Index. It mentions that the top third on the Policy Potential Index has been reached by the British Columbia since the first survey was conducted in 1997. It also discusses that the British Columbia now ranks 20th out of the 68 jurisdictions examined by the mining survey.