Category: Global Economy
The Global Cities Index: Trends in the Development of Modern World Cities
The Global Cities Index is an international ranking of the world’s global cities. Unlike your basic city, a global city is one that has an influence (economical, intellectual, cultural, technological, and political) on the world beyond its boundaries. In essence these are the cities that [...]
World Food Crisis: A Continuing Trend
During 2007-2008, the world experienced a rapid rise in the price of crude oil that had a ripple effect on the world’s economy. It lead to a world crisis in food prices as food prices more than doubled in a year’s time. Expatriates living abroad [...]
International Tourism Trends
International tourism trends are a useful indicator for anyone who may retire abroad or is considering working and living abroad. There are key similarities between expatriates and tourists, the most important of which is that they are both often looking for the best deal for [...]
