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economic planning

(Encyclopedia) economic planning, control and direction of economic activity by a central public authority. In its modern usage, economic planning tends to be pitted against the laissez-faire…

Galbraith, John Kenneth

(Encyclopedia) Galbraith, John KennethGalbraith, John Kennethgălˈbrāth [key], 1908–2006, American economist and public official, b. Ontario, Canada, grad. Univ. of Toronto (B.S., 1931), Univ. of…

Carnegie, Andrew

(Encyclopedia) Carnegie, AndrewCarnegie, Andrewkärnĕgˈē, kärˈnəgē [key], 1835–1919, American industrialist and philanthropist, b. Dunfermline, Scotland. His father, a weaver, found it increasingly…

Global Food Crisis

Food shortages and price increases spark violence and debate by Mark Hughes Food shortages have been reported worldwide. Related Links Year of the Potato Underreported…

Video Game Consoles

Reviews of the hottest game consoles by Mark Hughes Nintendo Wii Related Links Video Games Timeline Video Games Quiz   Wii | Xbox 360 | PlayStation 3 Wii Release…

Do I Need a VPN?

We live in a day and age where technology is at the forefront of everything we do.  More often than not we are connected to the internet, either by computer, tablet, or mobile device, for a good…

Best Video Games for Adults

From Super Smash Bros. Brawl to Space Invaders Extreme by Dana J. Quigley Related Links Ratings of Games on the Internet History of Video Games Quiz…