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Business Survey Shows Switzerland Best
Switzerland topped the overall ranking in a global competitiveness report for 2009-2010. The United States fell one place to second position, with weakening in its financial markets and macroeconomic stability.
ContinuedMinimum Wage Levels in Different Countries
As a number of the world’s major economies have been shrinking for several months now, we decided to have a look at pay rates for people who take jobs at minimum wages.
Continued2009 Petrol Prices: International Comparisons
Here is a 2009 comparison of petrol prices in the countries most popular with British migrants – Australia, New Zealand, France, Spain, Canada, the USA and Italy.
ContinuedLiving in Australia and New Zealand Cheaper
Weaker currencies mean Australia and New Zealand now offer would-be British newcomers better value than they did just a few months ago compared to Canada, the USA, France and Spain.
ContinuedLarge Employment Losses for Ontario
Ontario suffered a bad month for employment in November with steep declines. Overall, however, the Canadian unemployment rate rose only slightly to 6.3 percent. Ontario was hit by losses in manufacturing and in public administration.
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