Sentences with phrase «economic times in our history»

We are living in the most troubled economic times in our history.

You can credit the shift to baby boomers who have lived through some of the most prosperous economic times in history.

Not exact matches

«If investors spent less time listening to the talking heads on BNN and CNBC and more time studying history, they would realize that there is little value added by obsessing about economic growth,» Murray Leith, an analyst at Odlum Brown in Vancouver, wrote last fall.

This is the greatest time in human history for those who take 100 percent responsibility for their economic well being.

This is the first time in history an economic planner has advised people that they can live better and the economy can grow faster by running deeper into debt.

Bernanke has led the institution through one of the most perilous times in economic history, and Obama acknowledged that he has «stayed a lot longer than he wanted or he was supposed to.»

The insights provided to Jay came from a history professor in 1967 who advised Jay that when countries go off a gold or silver standard, hard economic times are sure to follow because nations begin to think they do not need to work hard and save to enjoy a better life.

History reveals this factor is rewarded in times of economic growth — and that support remains firmly in place, we believe.

Economic contraction in the U.S. and Europe in the early and mid 1970s did not lead immediately to economic contraction in what were then known as LDCs, largely because the massive recycling of petrodollar surpluses into the developing world fueled an investment boom (and also fueled talk about how for the first time in history the LDCs were immune from rich - country receEconomic contraction in the U.S. and Europe in the early and mid 1970s did not lead immediately to economic contraction in what were then known as LDCs, largely because the massive recycling of petrodollar surpluses into the developing world fueled an investment boom (and also fueled talk about how for the first time in history the LDCs were immune from rich - country receeconomic contraction in what were then known as LDCs, largely because the massive recycling of petrodollar surpluses into the developing world fueled an investment boom (and also fueled talk about how for the first time in history the LDCs were immune from rich - country recessions).

It is wishful thinking to imagine that the most extreme economic, debt and investment bubble in history was corrected by a mild economic downturn, a market decline that leaves stocks at 21 times peak earnings (higher than at the 1929 and 1987 peaks), and just a few large - scale defaults from a corporate debt position which continues to claim a record share of operating earnings to finance.

What they do care about is a reliable, tax - free income stream, not to mention a history of stability in times of economic and political uncertainty — both of which munis can deliver.

That would be higher than any time in U.S. history, and no achievable amount of economic growth could finance it.

Sheila C. Bair served as Chairman of the FDIC from 2006 - 2011, during one of the most turbulent economic eras in history, and was among TIME magazine's 100 most influential people.

Not for the first time in history, a religious robe is spread to cover the nakedness of economic interests; not for the first time, a robbers» expedition becomes a Crusade.

Perhaps the lyrics apply to the last one, if we equate land - hunger with the desire for «gold,» but political history accounts of why «such - and - such a President or Congress eventually entered us into such - and - such a war» reveal time and again that a motivation of economic interest was not the reason, and seldom even the second or third reason, offered or discussed (even in the secret discussions hence uncovered by historians).

With a number of fellow pastors who became lifelong friends, Rauschenbusch studied, read, talked, debated and plumbed the new social theories of the day, especially those of the non-Marxist socialists whom John C. Cort has recently traced in Christian Socialism (Orbis, 1988) The pastors wove these theories together with biblical themes to form» «Christian Sociology,» a hermeneutic of social history that allowed them to see the power of God's kingdom being actualized through the democratization of the economic system (see James T. Johnson, editor, The Bible in American Law, Politics and Rhetoric [Scholars Press, 1985]-RRB- They pledged themselves to new efforts to make the spirit of Christianity the core of social renewal at a time when agricultural - village life was breaking down and urban - cosmopolitan patterns were not yet fully formed.

In fact they were in conflict, the long history of environmentalism showing a disdain for the aspirations of the poor, and in our time strongly opposed to economic development in the weaker countries lest global environmental harm resulIn fact they were in conflict, the long history of environmentalism showing a disdain for the aspirations of the poor, and in our time strongly opposed to economic development in the weaker countries lest global environmental harm resulin conflict, the long history of environmentalism showing a disdain for the aspirations of the poor, and in our time strongly opposed to economic development in the weaker countries lest global environmental harm resulin our time strongly opposed to economic development in the weaker countries lest global environmental harm resulin the weaker countries lest global environmental harm result.

The economic Trinity, God acting in history, is always — Pannenberg would say: will always have been — the God who was before and will be after time, the immanent Trinity.

Rahner asserted that the «immanent» Trinity is the «economic» Trinity and vice versa, that is, that God's eternal triune life and his triune history with us in time are somehow one event, that God is not otherwise Father, Son and Spirit in himself than he is among us, and vice versa.

On the other hand, we have the Marxist interpretation of history as a «dialectical» process, determined by economic factors; a process which takes form in our time as the final class - war between bourgeoisie and proletariate with their respective «ideologies».

Although it will be incredibly difficult to ever match his contributions on the pitch, it's vitally important for a former club legend, like Henry, to publicly address his concerns regarding the direction of this club... regardless of those who still feel that Henry has some sort of agenda due to the backlash he received following earlier comments he made on air regarding Arsenal, he has an intimate understanding of the game, he knows the fans are being hosed and he feels some sense of obligation, both professionally and personally, to tell it like he sees it... much like I've continually expressed over the last couple months, this team isn't evolving under this current ownership / management team... instead we are currently experiencing a «stagnant» phase in our club's storied history... a fact that can't be hidden by simply changing the formation or bringing in one or two individuals... this team needs fundamental change in the way it conducts business both on and off the pitch or it will continue to slowly devolve into a second tier club... regardless of the euphoria surrounding our escape act on Friday evening, as it stands, this club is more likely to be fighting for a Europa League spot for the foreseeable future than a top 4 finish... we can't hope for the failures of others to secure our place in the top 4, we need to be the manufacturers of our own success by doing whatever is necessary to evolve as an organization... if Wenger, Gazidis and Kroenke can't take the necessary steps following the debacle they manufactured last season, their removal is imperative for our future success... unfortunately, I strongly believe that either they don't know how to proceed in the present economic climate or they are unwilling to do whatever it takes to turn this ship around... just look at the current state of our squad, none of our world class players are under contract beyond this season, we have a ridiculous wage bill considering the results, we can't sell our deadwood because we've mismanaged our personnel decisions and contractual obligations, we haven't properly cultivated our younger talent and we might have become one of the worst clubs ever when it comes to way we handle our transfer business, which under Dein was one of our greatest assets... it's time to get things right!!!

There are a number of important arguments for why Scotland should remain part of the United Kingdom: the need to avoid further economic turbulence in already troubled times; the benefits of being a relatively large country with far - reaching international influence; and the long history and common values that we share with the Scots.

The least efficient Congress in our nation's history has even failed to let the debt ceiling rise, to keep the economy solvent, until the arrival of better economic times.

«He was a remarkable man who saw the need for democratic and economic reform and in defending that reform he played a vital role at a crucial time in Russia's history.»

It is extremely difficult trying to balance a state budget at a time when the country as a whole is going through some of its most difficult economic hurdles in recent history.

The president said: «This retreat is coming at a critical time in the nation's economic history when the Nigerian economy is in a recession, with significant downturn in performance in various sectors.

However, the relative significance of farming has dropped steadily since the beginning of industrialization, and in 2006 — for the first time in history — the services sector overtook agriculture as the economic sector employing the most people worldwide.

«If you had to choose a moment in time to be born, any time in human history, and you didn't know ahead of time what nationality you were or what gender or what your economic status might be,» what time would you choose?

Overall health, as shown by seven indicators in teeth and bones, plummeted to an all - time low in the 14th century, according to a study of 17,250 individuals from 100 locations in Europe by Ohio State economic historian Richard Steckel, Larsen, and their colleagues in the Global History of Health Project (Science, 1 May 2009, p. 588).

I wonder what he would make of the economic thinking that has led to the closure of his department, at a time when the demand for physics graduates is greater than it has ever been in all its 498 - year history?

As Swarthmore College psychologist Barry Schwartz wrote in a 2000 article in American Psychologist, «I think it is only a slight exaggeration to say that for the first time in human history, in the contemporary United States large numbers of people can live exactly the kind of lives they want, unconstrained by material, economic, or cultural limitations.»

I suspect a lot of us know he was a great Indian leader without quite knowing why and such is our ignorance of Eastern history and culture we may not fully realize that his movement did indeed liberate India, in one of the greatest political and economic victories of all time, achieved through nonviolent principles.

History shows that in times of political and economic stress, seemingly secure rights come under attack.

by Roland Laird with Taneshia Nash Laird Illustrated by Elihu «Adofo» Bay Foreword by Charles Johnson Sterling Publishing Paperback, $ 14.95 240 pages, illustrated ISBN: 978 -1-4027-6226-0 Book Review by Kam Williams «One of the invaluable features of Still I Rise, the first cartoon history of black America, is the wealth of information it provides about the marginalized — and often suppressed — political, economic and cultural contributions black people have made on this continent since the 17th C... Using pictures, it transports us back through time, enabling us to see how dependent American colonists were on the agricultural sophistication of African slaves and indentured servants; how blacks fought and died for freedom during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars; and how, in ways both small and large, black genius shaped the evolution of democracy, the arts and sciences, and the English language in America, despite staggering racial and social obstacles.

On the contrary: the industrial age model of education was an unqualified success, generating more (though not equitable) access to upward economic and social mobility for more people in more parts of the globe than at any time in human history.

For the first time in history, the federal government has assumed a dramatic new school - funding role, that of banker of last resort, providing stopgap revenues to the nation's schools during economic downturns.

Built on specific English and world history state standards, the project covered concepts including the pre-World War II global economic crisis, the rise of totalitarianism, and the societal moral dilemmas that world leaders at that time faced, and then had students draw parallels to similar fictional themes in the book.

When studying the history of Weimar Germany, a Facing History classroom might consider including infographics as part of a silent conversation to note the time period's massive rate of inflation in a relatively short span of time, and how these economic forces impacted German politics of the day (check out an example of an infographic at ArmchairAdvocatehistory of Weimar Germany, a Facing History classroom might consider including infographics as part of a silent conversation to note the time period's massive rate of inflation in a relatively short span of time, and how these economic forces impacted German politics of the day (check out an example of an infographic at ArmchairAdvocateHistory classroom might consider including infographics as part of a silent conversation to note the time period's massive rate of inflation in a relatively short span of time, and how these economic forces impacted German politics of the day (check out an example of an infographic at ArmchairAdvocates.com).

It almost feels like a sin to take delivery of a shiny new Aston Martin DB9 in the midst of one of the worst economic disasters in the history of the country, but it seems even more ludicrous to turn down time behind the wheel of one of the most gorgeous cars on the road, so we spent a weekend cruis

When you look back at great turning points in history, whether wars or economic calamities, the world sometimes knows what it is going to happen and other times it doesn't.

The only time in recent history when bond funds went sour was during the 2008 - 2009 economic collapse.

Through nearly two centuries of history, New York Life has adapted its products to serve the ever - changing needs of Americans — proving that the insurance provider can succeed in all economic conditions and provide for their customers, even in tough times.

As discussed in our post discussing the history of whole life insurance, whole life has stood the test of time and offered consistent returns and even continuing whole life insurance dividends through the most difficult economic environments, such as the Great Depression.

People in these economic times may be impacted on how their credit history has operated.

The most reliable stocks to invest in have a history of success and dividends that have increased over time The most reliable stocks to invest in pay sustainable dividends that have been maintained or raised during economic or stock - market downturns.

Madsen from 2003 worried that Danes were living on borrowed time because of the mortgage debt which «had never been greater in our economic history».

History never repeats itself exactly but similarities do exist, particularly in the timing of economic events or cycles.

But if you scratch the surface recent Argentine history, you'll learn that it's had difficult economic times in recent years.

While celebrating strong economic growth in recent years, Cambodia is a country where much remains buried in history and time.

While heavily inspired by social issues, specifically the economic crisis in his home country of Puerto Rico that has unfolded over the past 11 years, the artist claims that the works are a not a direct view of the island, but make subtle references to «our history, specifically in the context of being in the Greater Antilles, being Caribbean, but being part of the United States at the same time.»