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...Such sentiments raise the ugly specter of rising global protectionism. Economists have worried that governments around the world would throw up trade barriers in a quest to preserve jobs and industries, in turn undermining a global recovery. The Chinese press was quick to point out this danger as well. A commentary on the state-run news service Xinhua reminded readers that protectionism was a key cause of the Great Depression. "Smarter actions are required to prevent a repeat of that painful history," the commentary said. "The latest U.S. decision was not one of them." (See pictures of China's investments...
...entire sample group was considered low risk; that percentage climbed to 5.7% in the next survey before peaking in the third one. The trend was reversed this time around. "Until the 1990s, we were headed in a positive direction," says Ford. "But then it took a turn...
...corner to classmate Kwaku Nyamekye, whose shot was redirected out of bounds by BU goalkeeper Hrafn Davidsson. The next corner kick found sophomore Brian Rogers, who also battled Davidsson in front of the net. Harvard peppered the Terrier goal, but a deflected ball found sophomore Jamie Rees, who in turn found the back of the net, ending the stalmate. “It was a really gutsy effort,” said senior midfielder and co-captain Brian Grimm. “We battled, and once we got that one goal we were able to play as a unit...
...helped fund, will contain a wing named after him. In addition, the room in Langdell Library that contains the School’s rare book and art collection bears his name. “Finn Caspersen once said that Harvard Law School challenged him to think, and he in turn became an extraordinary friend and supporter of the school and its mission,” Dean of the Law School Martha Minow said in a statement posted on the Law School’s Web site. Caspersen’s philanthropic activity extended well beyond Cambridge: he also donated...
...Health care is hard," may be the Obama Administration's catchphrase of the moment, but it's a cakewalk compared with the challenge facing Obama on Iran. Under pressure to turn up the heat on the Iranians - from European allies, Israel and bipartisan consensus on Capitol Hill - Obama had demanded that the Islamic Republic respond by September to a Western offer to resume negotiations or else face escalating sanctions...