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Singapore Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam running for presidential polls

Suryaa 08 Jun 2023

In a letter to Prime Minister Lee, Shanmugaratnam, who is also an economist, said ... Lee added ... He has also been serving as Deputy Chairman of the Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC. An economist by profession, Tharman has spent his entire working life in the public service for Singapore, in roles principally related to economic and social policies.

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Business confidence in SA deteriorates to three-year low

Independent online (SA) 08 Jun 2023

RMB chief economist Isaiah Mhlanga said comments by respondents through the different ... Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual Article IV review published on Tuesday highlighted that the economy would grow by only 0.1% this year.

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‘I find that disingenuous:’ Lawmakers grill A’s leadership, boosters during stadium pitch

Victoria Advocate 08 Jun 2023

Doñate pointed out that LET paid by other businesses is one of the 17 sources of funding the bond repayment ... of public funds ... Harris also pointed to research and reporting indicating an overwhelming majority of economists do not believe publicly funded stadiums pay themselves off.

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OSU professor to head $1.4 million study of climate, fish and conflict

Victoria Advocate 08 Jun 2023

Climate change is affecting fish and other ocean creatures, causing them to migrate. Warmer temperatures have forced orcas, pictured here, to move northward in search of food ... The research team includes scientists and economists from Oregon State, Cornell University, World Wildlife Fund and the University of Exeter in England ... ....

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Reserves dip but still 'more than adequate'

The Manila Times 07 Jun 2023

chief economist Michael Ricafort, meanwhile, said that a "continued increase in fund-raising and other investment banking activities by the country's biggest conglomerates could entail some increase in foreign investment inflows that could add to the country's balance of payments and GIR on a cash flow basis.".

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Developmental fund or financial investments fund? Salceda categorizes MIF

Manila Bulletin 07 Jun 2023

Joey Salceda has answered a fundamental question about the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) ... Is it a developmental fund, or a financial investments fund?. "Now, clearly stating whether the MIF is a developmental fund or a financial investments fund is a false dichotomy," Salceda said in a statement Wednesday, June 7.

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A's move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada legislature adjourns

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 07 Jun 2023

Now the prospects are murky for a bill that has revived the national debate about public funding for private sports stadiums — a measure that could add to Las Vegas’ growing sports scene amid concerns and skepticism among economists about minimal benefits for a hefty public price tag.

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Fed on hold in June, but one-third of economists expect another hike soon

The Economic Times 07 Jun 2023

The poll saw 90% of the 86 economists surveyed predict that the federal funds rate will remain at ...

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Opinion: Oregon’s kicker can seed permanent wildfire protection funding

The Oregonian 07 Jun 2023

SB 502 would, one time and one time only, use a portion of the pending kicker rebate – the tax dollars collected in excess of economists’ projections – to fund wildfire prevention programs while still giving relief to taxpayers ... Those dollars would be invested, like many other funds, by the state treasurer.

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Legislature adjourns, leaving A's in limbo

The Post-Star 07 Jun 2023

Now, the prospects are murky for a bill that has revived the national debate over public funding for private sports stadiums — a measure that could add to Las Vegas' growing sports scene amid concerns and skepticism among economists about minimal benefits for a hefty public price tag.

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Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns

Lebanon Democrat 07 Jun 2023

Now, the timeline is murky for a bill that has revived the national debate over public funding for private sports stadiums — a measure that could add to Las Vegas’ growing sports scene amid concerns and skepticism among economists about minimal benefits for a hefty public price tag.

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Peterson's 2 homers help A's beat Pirates, end 15-game road skid

Observer-Reporter 07 Jun 2023

Now, the prospects are murky for a bill that has revived the national debate over public funding for private sports stadiums – a measure that could add to Las Vegas’ growing sports scene amid concerns and skepticism among economists about minimal benefits for a hefty public price tag.

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