Information on "Business" and "United States of America"
April 2013
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4 Apr 2013
Foreign Investment and National Security
Author: James K Jackson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report assesses recent international developments as the leaders from a number of nations work to reach a consensus on an informal set of best practices regarding national restrictions on foreign investment for national security purposes. More on «Foreign Investment and National Security»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
The Shale Gas Boom
Author: Antto Vihma
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
The recent success story of commercializing large-scale shale gas production in the US can be considered among the most significant events in global energy and climate politics in decades. More on «The Shale Gas Boom»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
Information Technology: Census Bureau Needs to Implement Key Management Practices
Author: David A Powner
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report examines the success of the US Census Bureau in improving its ability to manage IT investments and system development through 1) effective policies, procedures and processes and 2) effective practices for acquiring and maintaining IT huma... More on «Information Technology: Census Bureau Needs to Implement Key Management Practices»
August 2012
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Aug 2012
Entrepreneurial Assistance
Author: William B Shear
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report assesses 52 economic development programs that provide assistance to entrepreneurs, which may help businesses develop and expand. More on «Entrepreneurial Assistance»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Where Have All the Good Jobs Gone?
Author: John Schmitt, Janelle Jones
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
The US workforce is substantially older and better educated than it was at the end of the 1970s. More on «Where Have All the Good Jobs Gone?»
June 2012
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28 Jun 2012
Information Security: Cyber Threats Facilitate Ability to Commit Economic Espionage
Author: Gregory C Wilshusen
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report addresses the cyber aspects of economic espionage. More on «Information Security: Cyber Threats Facilitate Ability to Commit Economic Espionage» -
Jun 2012
Employing America’s Veterans
Author: Margaret C Harrell, Nancy Berglass
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
This report provides perspectives from American businesses about why they hire veterans, as well as the risks, challenges and disadvantages of doing so. More on «Employing America’s Veterans» -
Jun 2012
Migration: Creating Networks for Business, Politics and Growth
Author: Robert Guest, Ian Goldin
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a discussion on the broader perspective of the migration fundamental issues and discusses the challenges and opportunities it presents in the 21st century. More on «Migration: Creating Networks for Business, Politics and Growth»
March 2012
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21 Mar 2012
Economic Development: Efficiency and Effectiveness of Fragmented Programs Are Unclear
Author: William B Shear
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This statement to Congress discusses the overlap, fragmentation, and potential duplication in US economic development programs. More on «Economic Development: Efficiency and Effectiveness of Fragmented Programs Are Unclear»
February 2012
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17 Feb 2012
Financial Performance of the Major Oil Companies, 2007-2011
Author: Robert Pirog
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines the financial performance of the five major oil companies for the period 2007-2011. More on «Financial Performance of the Major Oil Companies, 2007-2011»
