An economic forecast survey from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management shows 36.7% of small privately-held businesses (less than $5 million in revenue) believe that a stronger dollar is beneficial to the financial health of US privately-held businesses in 2011. Conversely, the highest percentage reported among larger businesses (35.5%) say that a weak dollar is more beneficial for privately-held businesses.
 
 
...unless Germany comes to the rescue, the European financial system may seriously be affected. 
 
 
Top marketing executives at U.S. firms are more optimistic about the U.S. economy and their own companies, with company performance indicators such as revenue, profits and new jobs climbing across the board.

 
 
Fatma El-Hamidi
After 18 days of mighty endurance, the Egyptian people were able to bring down their old regime in the hopes of a better future. Why Not Magazine had an interview with Dr. Fatma El-Hamidi who enlightened us with her proposed solutions for a successful economic reform which can secure a good standard of living for the Egyptian people.
 
 
A survey from Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management shows foreign private companies and capital providers are more likely to expand or invest in India today relative to one year ago. India was followed by Brazil, China, Canada and Australia with the U.S. ranking 6th among destinations for investment.
 
 
A survey from Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management shows small companies (less than $5 million in revenue) believe the overall U.S. economy will continue to be sluggish, posting 1.87% Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth over the next twelve months. Larger companies ($100+ million in annual revenue) have a slightly rosier picture forecasting a 2.14% increase to GDP in 2011.
 
 
A USC University Study is first to estimate impact of extending exclusive access to clinical trial data for conventional drugs on innovation, population longevity and social welfare.