WORLD ECONOMIC JOURNAL – JOURNAL ISSUE – 11
December – January
The main topics of the issue of the World Economic Journal:
WORLD ECONOMY
By screws
Russia’s accession to the WTO will pave the way for global automakers
China learns from Volvo
Why the Chinese bought Volvo and how the company will develop in Russia after the country’s accession to the WTO, David Thomas, President of Volvo Cars in Russia, told WEJ.
The abduction of Europe. Is the collapse of the eurozone likely?
The November G20 summit in Cannes was a nervous one. They discussed the European crisis and ways to overcome it through the financial support of European states that came close to default – the PIIGS group.
Christine Lagarde: “We should not doubt the strength of Russia”
During her visit to Russia, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde spoke about the problems of the European financial system and the participation of the BRICS countries in their solution.
STATISTICS
Rating of investment attractiveness of the states of the world 2011
The International Organization of Creditors (WOC) summed up the results of a study of the investment attractiveness of countries. The WOC assessed the volume of foreign direct investment inflows into the economy of states in 2010 and 2011 and compared it with the dynamics of previous years.
BRICS: GOLD “BRICKS”
High relationship. Why is China buying Brazil’s IT assets?
As of the end of 2011, China is the largest investor in Brazil’s high-tech industries. The PRC accounts for more than one-third of the total foreign direct investment in the Brazilian economy.
Dynamic collaboration
On the eve of the Fifth Russian-Indian Trade and Investment Forum, the analytical information service of the International Organization of Creditors (WOC) summed up the results of the study of the state budgets of Russia and India for 2012.
COMPANIES AND MARKETS
How important it is to be green. Business is learning to make money on ecology
The introduction of “green” technologies in a domestic company becomes a topical issue only if it is about additional earnings or cost reduction.
FIRST PERSON
Alexander Kozlov: “We guarantee investors support”
An effective investment policy is one of the most important conditions for stable economic growth and improvement of the manufacturing sector. WEJ discussed this topic with the governor of the Oryol region, Alexander Kozlov.
IN SIGHT
so nano
By 2015, the global market for nanotechnology products will reach $2.9 trillion, and the share of Russian manufacturers in this volume will be at least 4%. Prospects for the development of nanoproduction were discussed by the participants of the IV International Forum Rusnanotech 2011.
LIFE STYLE
ITALIANS IN RUSSIA
Third Rome: A Tale of Italy
The architectural landscape of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novgorod and Kyiv was determined by Italian architects. The construction of the main building of Russia, and even modern Russia, the Moscow Kremlin, was entrusted to Italian masters!
Andyamo a manjare
Italian chefs debunk the myths about Italian cuisine
PRIVATE CONVERSATION
Mineral line
From school, he dreamed of becoming a geologist. As a result, he devoted 17 years of his life to this cause. Could he have thought that in a few years he would become the most famous politician in Russia? The former chairman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, now the leader of the Just Russia party, Sergei Mironov, told WEJ about the unforgettable adventures and immorality of politicians.
TRAVEL
Drop the skis
A postcard with this view – a column on the square of gingerbread houses, framed by baroque turrets; behind it are snow-covered mountain peaks – seen by every second. To remember what kind of city this is, not everyone will be able to. Innsbruck is the most family-friendly of the ski resorts and the most interesting of the tourists.
