The pension of a buffalo farmer can be a source of pride and hope to a rural family that’s struggling with the economic challenges facing the country.But a study from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School suggests that when your pension money comes from someone else, it can leave you with a bad financial situation […]
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Why do some people think they will have a hard time getting jobs in Greece?
Greek citizens have long complained that they have little hope of finding jobs in the eurozone, but that has changed in recent years.The eurozone’s latest economic crisis has made it difficult for Greek citizens to find work, with many saying they have not been able to find jobs because of the austerity measures introduced by […]
How to get more bang for your buck: Kazakh economy
Kazakhstan is in the midst of a massive economic downturn, but one group that is benefiting from the crisis is the country’s richest people.The BBC’s Alia Aly talks to the director of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation, a think-tank based in London.
How Bosnia and Herzegovina got from $10 to $10,000 in cash thanks to a Bosnian gold mine
By Simon MacGregorBOSNIA, March 15 (Reuters) – Bosnia and Hercegovina has the second largest gold mine in the Balkans, according to official statistics, and many in the West see it as a major development in the region.The mine, owned by Serb-owned Bajaj Copper, is the second-largest in the world, according the World Gold Council.It has […]