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Making Sense of Global Economics

Making Sense of the Global Economies

July 22, 2019 -

On a daily basis, there’s regular media references to trade, global economies, emerging markets, BRICS – and now CIVETS and the Next Eleven. There’s continuous debate whether the category of emerging markets is even valid anymore, and yet, BRICS, CIVETS, Next Eleven and emerging markets

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Cross-Cultural Learning Helps Corporations Prevent Discrimination Issues

June 21, 2019 -

Culture Applied: Practical Realities of Global Staffing & Local Culture   Issues of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, and lifestyle continue to dominate our political, social, and corporate conversations. Most companies have detailed official staffing and employee policies against discrimination in any form. But how do firms

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Lent

Carnival Celebrations Around The World

March 2, 2019 -

Carnival forms an integral part of the Christian calendar. Say the word Carnival and most people instinctively think of Brazil, but the holiday is actually celebrated in Christian communities around the world—Brazilians have just become noteworthy for the level of their celebrations!   Carnaval in Brazil As in

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