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Ian R. Campbell's Economic Straight TalkWith over 40 years of experience as one of Canada’s leading business valuation consultants, Ian R. Campbell understands the value of relevant, reliable, and timely information to predict outcomes for investors.

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Austerity: And the IMF

May 15, 2013

In the past few weeks the International Monetary Fund has been 'spinning a mantra' suggesting various countries including Britain mitigate or reverse their austerity policies.  As I see things this is contradictory to previous IMF positions, and leaves me questioning whether .....

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France and Italy: In recession

May 15, 2013

France has just reported a contraction of its GDP of 0.2% in Q1 2013, mirroring a 0.2% drop in GDP in Q4 2012.  French President Hollande is reported as today seeking a two-year extension to bring the French annual deficit to .....

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North America: Agriculture - bees and bats

May 15, 2013

If you are unaware of two ongoing concurrent events involving honey bees and brown bats in Canada and the United States - and how each is (particularly in the case of bees) negatively affecting agriculture - you might be interested in knowing .....

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World: Debt to GDP

May 15, 2013

A Wall Street Journal blog has reported that total world indebtedness comprised public sector debt, financial sector debt, and household and corporate debt [excluding China's shadow finance and off balance sheet financing] now stands at .....

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