CRAV – Craving higher prices: Capitalistic Jihad?

by | Jun 17, 2007 | Politics

Well, it makes sense that somethings just ought to be cheaper in France (than when you buy them overseas), including local produce, no? A question of demand & supply. Then there are those, in France, who can’t seem to make ends meet and strive for more...

36 hour weeks for kids

by | Jun 16, 2007 | Education, Politics

I think working less for “living” more is a wonderful ambition — afterwards there are economics and lifestyle choices & values that come into play. However, recently, I counted up how many hours my son works for his schooling. And the irony is...

Euro’s strength – Export hell

by | Jun 14, 2007 | Politics, Travel

For all the griping about the “weak” economy in France, it is sometimes hard to rationalize here the heady euro-dollar exchange rate where today 1 Euro = $1.3295 (as well as the euro strength against the yen [1 Euro = Y162.853]). And, despite Spain...

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