Hello everyone,
here comes my economic newsletter.
Mandatory:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2013/apr/05/march-us-jobs-report-economy
According to the article, what are the reasons for such poor job gains in March?
Still, the unemployment rate in March fell by 0,1%. What could be the reasons? See this helpful overview: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t01.htm
Domestic:
I highly recommend to click on the AFP (not the news agency) link. You will thank me.
Do you consider the whole portrait studios bussiness doomed? Think of historical parallels such as painting and photography, mail and mail-services or vinyl records.
If yes, what ramifications will it bring? Keep the AFP (not the news agency) manager's statement in mind.
A truly international:
In previous lecture we touched upon a term "Bitcoins". An introductory article:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2013/mar/04/bitcoin-currency-of-vice
Considering your knowledge of economics and economic processes, how do you feel about alternative currencies? Can you think of any other you know?