Sentences with phrase «fundamental economic change»

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For all the talk of abnormal times and changes in underlying economic fundamentals, the Fed is pinning its hopes on a very conventional premise — that the U.S. consumer will keep spending at recent strong rates, encouraged by low unemployment and the apparent beginnings of higher wages.

What's surprising about the weakness on the West Coast is the absence of any change in economic fundamentals, such as a spike in unemployment, to explain it.

«The history of currency pegs is that they are susceptible to changes in economic fundamentals that warrant a completely different level in the exchange rate,» said Neil MacKinnon, global macro strategist at VTB Capital.

But even without changes in the economic climate, the last couple of decades have highlighted several other, fundamental flaws in this approach:

Mr. Harper has long maintained he is the only leader who can be trusted to protect the economy and public finances, and he clearly believes fundamental change in the key economic portfolios would contradict that message.

Demand for change favors Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who represents a fundamental break with the investor - friendly economic policies of recent years, particularly for the newly opened energy sector.

This can happen very naturally as a matter of course because economic fundamentals deteriorate, or because there is a change in rules or regulations that disrupts the balance between supply and demand.

Without fundamental change America could lose it's economic sovereignity, like Greece, and have to bow to the demands of its creditors.

We view this correction as more technical, and sentiment - driven, and we do not believe that it signals a material change in the economic fundamentals.

This is to say, the economic fundamentals suck even before one brings up climate change and spills.

Then we construct and manage customized, strategic portfolios that seek to maximize returns and balance long - term market fundamentals with a changing economic landscape of opportunities.

Slapping digital distribution on top of a traditional, linear business model doesn't much change the economic fundamentals.

Another behavior is anchoring, where investors are slow to react to fundamental changes in economic, corporate or market developments because of an irrational attachment to a perceived value, even in the face of changing information.

From an economic standpoint, my impression is that this whiplash is largely psychological, and has very little to do with any underlying change in economic fundamentals.

What the world needs is not peace but revolution — not violent revolution but fundamental change in economic relationships between the poor and the rich.

While the kinds of things people want do change as goods become more abundant, the fundamental economic fact of scarcity continues to operate.

Fundamental economic, social, and cultural changes that address the root causes of poverty and environmental degradation are required and they are required now.»

The extent to which any effort to revive or even maintain community in America without a fundamental change in the economic system is a problem we will consider in the next chapter.

In chapter 1, «Redefining the Enemy,» I describe the present global economic order as one in need of fundamental restructuring, and how the United States through low - intensity conflict seeks to block or control any such changes.

Although Pius XII was influenced by the fundamental changes in economic theory initiated by Keynes, it was not until Pope John XXIII in 1961 published Mater et Magistra (Mother and Teacher) that a new methodology and the identification of the problem of «development» emerged, requiring substantial changes in the social teaching of the Church which were expressed in Pacem in Terris (Peace throughout the World) in 1963.

Another, much smaller group of feminists is made up of socialists who link feminism with fundamental changes in the economic relation of home and work, and the class structure of paid labor.

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!!!

The coalition's housing benefit changes are being hit by scathing criticism from MPs, in a report questioning the fundamental economic justification for the reforms.

Former Conservative chancellor Nigel Lawson, who is chairing the Institution of Economic Affairs» panel of judges, spoke of the «fundamental change» of Britain's EU relationship, with the arrival of the euro currency and eurozone.

However, legislative oversight is a fundamental check and balance on government operations, ensuring that government programs and policies remain responsive to constituent needs, changing economic constraints, and innovation in governance.

They have already changed the election; next they could drive fundamental change in our political and economic landscape.

In «Sammy and Rosie Get Laid,» there also is the sense that interracial love, once considered some kind of social breakthrough, is not going to change anything fundamental when all races are oppressed by the same economic system.

A sustainable and equitable future requires not only a fundamental change in political governance, but also in economic relations of production and consumption.

Quite a bit of the discussion is along the predictable and tired paths of building in some corrective measures into «business as usual» scenarios, but at least a few brave voices from within civil society and some governments are pushing for more fundamental changes in economic and political structures.

Inequalities of wealth and income have risen steadily for three decades, racial segregation continues, class segregation has deepened, and middle and working class families are fracturing in the face of this economic onslaught, but rather than face these fundamental realities politicians keep pandering to the public and putting forth an endless stream of quick fixes that don't cost any money and don't require real change & mdash as if cosmetic changes in schools are somehow going to offset decades of disinvestment in the public sphere and rising concentrations of poverty.

At a time of rapid and fundamental change in the creative and economic conditions in which writers work, this project will equip writers with the skills, tools and experience that will enable them to take control of their careers.»

One thing we know for certain is this: The cyclicality, valuations, and economic fundamentals of the equity markets will continue to change.

Fundamental analysis encompasses any news event, social force, economic announcement, Federal policy change, company earnings and news, and perhaps the most important piece of Fundamental data applicable to the Forex market, which is a country's interest rates and interest rate policy.

What we aim to do is create a low - cost, balanced and globally diversified portfolio and then gradually shift asset mix and geographic weightings based on our longer - term economic forecasts and changes in broad fundamentals such as corporate profitability.

Clearly, the status quo has been disastrous on a national scale, and without fundamental change it is likely to wreak economic havoc again.

However, a bond may be reviewed at any time the agency deems necessary for reasons including: missed or delayed payments to investors, issuance of new bonds, changes to an issuer's underlying financial fundamentals, or other broad economic developments.

Through rapidly changing economic and market conditions, the Firm provides continuity and stability to investment portfolios through fundamental security analysis and our basic value orientation.

Also, regarding the economic consequences of climate change, I think there is a fundamental flaw that is pervasive in thinking about the impacts of climate change.

In one lifetime our increasingly interconnected and interdependent economic, social, cultural and political systems have come to place pressures on the environment that may cause fundamental changes in the Earth system and move us beyond safe natural boundaries.

Incentives from selling carbon credits are limited by low returns to farmers, while improved food security, economic benefits and adaptation to climate change are more fundamental incentives that should accompany mitigation.

While the region's countries are driving the global green growth agenda, the report shows that the challenge of eco-efficient economic growth and inclusive resource use is critical and still growing and that fundamental changes are needed.

Calamity is defined as the result of a shock that reduces the utility level (even to extinction forever) and / or triggers a fundamental change of the economic structure.

We need to change the fundamental energy basis of society: something that requires wholesale economic transformation and a great deal of political change.

The final reductions exceeded 20 percent «I am sure that the Kyoto Protocol was fundamental to achieve this exceptional result: Kyoto was a source of inspiration, innovation and an example of the economic logic of betting on renewable energy, energy efficiency, new technologies, reduction of pollution and new carbon markets that emerged in developed countries in this period to start accelerating later, «said Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change.

It is a fundamental economic principle that will inevitably drive energy technology changes.

But, given the host of competing problems — a deep economic recession, the urgent need for health care reform, geopolitical instabilities in the Middle East and elsewhere, soaring federal debt, and so on — selling the electorate on a set of fundamental changes in the way we consume and produce energy in the short run — and congressional appropriators on making the large investments needed to bring these changes about in the long run — will be a tough task, even for Barack Obama and his newly appointed team of highly competent advisers, and a Congress that has given every indication that it will take up and give priority to climate legislation.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently said climate change remained a fundamental economic, environmental and moral challenge, whether it was popular or not.

Fundamental economic, social and cultural changes that address the root causes of poverty and environmental degradation are required and they are required now.»

For pragmatic environmentalists Riley's Paradox describes a fundamental concern relative to climate change policy: Economic damage from man - made «climate change» is illusory whereas damage from man - made «policies» to fight the said change is real.

As long as science is willing and ready to serve power, everything is fine and smooth; but if science, as in relation to climate change, beigins to challenge fundamental aspects of how wealth and power and weilded and distributed, and the consequences of our socio / economic system; then science had better watch out, because, those who, for whatever reason, threaten the status quo are the enemy.