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Most people have heard of the 80-20 Rule. It was formulated in 1906 by an Italian economist named Vilfredo Pareto. In its original form, it states that 20 percent of the people will hold 80 percent of the wealth in any free economy. Further research has shown that it applies to many other aspects of the economy. |
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Oil Prices Are Poise |
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As explained in the June 2006 Trends issue, the price of oil is not up because the world is running out of oil. |
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Off-Shoring, D??Vu |
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Every 15 years or so, we’re told that America’s economy faces a grave danger because of the loss of jobs to foreign companies. |
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Stocks Are Headed Hi |
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With Social Security reform in the air and the election behind us, all eyes are on the stock market: Will it rise or fall as 2005 unfolds? For one perspective, we can look at what most of the big-name gurus are saying: |
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New Tools Help Harne |
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If you know what a ¡°blog¡± is, you¡¯re in the elite minority of Americans who are aware of this key source of information and insights. Only 38 percent of all Internet users know what a blog is, according to a study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project released in January 2005.1 |
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