Empirical research also confirms the positive impact of EU structural funds on growth.

Russia s economic influence in Afghanistan is far less robust, but it is growing.

In Western Europe and North America, divorce rates soared as married women poured into the workplace in the 1970 s and 1980 s, with women initiating most divorces.

China s economic footprint, moreover, is spreading rapidly across Asia and the rest of the world.

The US, on the other hand, continues to dominate militarily, while its economic influence is waning.

China s economic power over the US is now substantial, and will limit not only America s influence in the financial markets, but also its capacity to use military power.

Given their economic and political clout, Germany and France are the respective leaders of the eurozone s northern and southern parts.

We feel particularly sick of Japan's desperate campaign to force its will on other countries by exerting its economic influence.

But now Japan s political and economic influence in South East Asia is gradually declining, owing in part to its failure to exert influence over security and defense matters.

As a public institution, it should be guided by democratic principles. When the World Bank sought private discussions with IMF on the policy implications of East Asia s crisis, it was largely spurned.

But IMF policies affect lives and economies in ways no corporation could ever do.

Egypt s transition from populist economic policies to anti American populism exemplifies the impact that political uncertainty can have on economic developments.

Our second test is economic.

Italy s economic malaise is obvious.

Farewell to Development s Old Divides

The Economic Future of Egypt s Revolution

Economic development in Europe

A Failed Global Recovery

His economical backing is secure.

The economic situation of the country worsened.

The alternative is frightening, because a declining superpower losing both political and economic dominance but still preserving military supremacy is a dangerous mix.

Clearly, the strengthening of the US economy would enhance American economic power a scenario that runs counter to the current fashion of portraying the US as being in decline.

How can citizens have a democratic say in world economic development when the IMF and World Bank work on the principle of one dollar, one vote ?

Global Economic Cooperation or Bust

Why an American Recovery Matters

Economic Development Before the Law

Economic and social well being of children

Economic development is important for Africa.

An undeniable impact

As its economic and geopolitical influence has waned, so has its willingness to consider renouncing its nuclear status.

Some countries that depend on energy exports, particularly governance challenged ones such as Russia and Venezuela, are experiencing even worse downturns.

Its effect is almost as important as that of smoking.

Of course, economic convergence is a long term business.

Is it population, military strength, or economic development?

Has Economic Power Replaced Military Might?

Renewing the South Korean Miracle

The Economic Governance the EU Needs

The G 20 s New Thinking For the Global Economy

It's a huge problem. It's an economic crime.

The white line is for the U.K., and then the U.S.

Economic and social development in Africa

Many species are economically important.

They will lose influence.

But using the trilateral FTA to expand its economic and political influence would require China to increase transparency, open its service sector, and remove non tariff barriers.

Different health conditions impede development in characteristic ways. HIV AIDS for example, destroys the lives of workers in their most productive years and orphans millions of children.