The document provides information on the European Union (EU) including its formation, governance, economy, trade, funding, policies, and challenges. It was formed in 1993 and currently has 28 member states. Key points include that the EU has a single market across members and seven governing institutions. It also discusses the Eurozone, which has the euro as a common currency for 17 members, and the ongoing Eurozone crisis involving government debt.
The contents of this presentation include;
OPEC
HEADQUARTERS, FLAG, AND CURRENT
SECRETARY
ESTABLISHMENT
WHY OPEC WAS ESTABLISHED
MEMBERSHIPS
SAUDI ARABIA
NIGERIA
VENEZUELA
MISSION
HISTORY
1973 OIL EMBARGO
ROLE OF OPEC
INFLUENCE OF OPEC ON GLOBAL OIL MARKET
UX, ethnography and possibilities: for Libraries, Museums and ArchivesNed Potter
These slides are adapted from a talk I gave at the Welsh Government's Marketing Awards for the LAM sector, in 2017.
It offers a primer on UX - User Experience - and how ethnography and design might be used in the library, archive and museum worlds to better understand our users. All good marketing starts with audience insight.
The presentation covers the following:
1) An introduction to UX
2) Ethnography, with definitions and examples of 7 ethnographic techniques
3) User-centred design and Design Thinking
4) Examples of UX-led changes made at institutions in the UK and Scandinavia
5) Next Steps - if you'd like to try out UX at your own organisation
An immersive workshop at General Assembly, SF. I typically teach this workshop at General Assembly, San Francisco. To see a list of my upcoming classes, visit https://generalassemb.ly/instructors/seth-familian/4813
I also teach this workshop as a private lunch-and-learn or half-day immersive session for corporate clients. To learn more about pricing and availability, please contact me at http://familian1.com
The contents of this presentation include;
OPEC
HEADQUARTERS, FLAG, AND CURRENT
SECRETARY
ESTABLISHMENT
WHY OPEC WAS ESTABLISHED
MEMBERSHIPS
SAUDI ARABIA
NIGERIA
VENEZUELA
MISSION
HISTORY
1973 OIL EMBARGO
ROLE OF OPEC
INFLUENCE OF OPEC ON GLOBAL OIL MARKET
UX, ethnography and possibilities: for Libraries, Museums and ArchivesNed Potter
These slides are adapted from a talk I gave at the Welsh Government's Marketing Awards for the LAM sector, in 2017.
It offers a primer on UX - User Experience - and how ethnography and design might be used in the library, archive and museum worlds to better understand our users. All good marketing starts with audience insight.
The presentation covers the following:
1) An introduction to UX
2) Ethnography, with definitions and examples of 7 ethnographic techniques
3) User-centred design and Design Thinking
4) Examples of UX-led changes made at institutions in the UK and Scandinavia
5) Next Steps - if you'd like to try out UX at your own organisation
An immersive workshop at General Assembly, SF. I typically teach this workshop at General Assembly, San Francisco. To see a list of my upcoming classes, visit https://generalassemb.ly/instructors/seth-familian/4813
I also teach this workshop as a private lunch-and-learn or half-day immersive session for corporate clients. To learn more about pricing and availability, please contact me at http://familian1.com
3 Things Every Sales Team Needs to Be Thinking About in 2017Drift
Thinking about your sales team's goals for 2017? Drift's VP of Sales shares 3 things you can do to improve conversion rates and drive more revenue.
Read the full story on the Drift blog here: http://blog.drift.com/sales-team-tips
TEDx Manchester: AI & The Future of WorkVolker Hirsch
TEDx Manchester talk on artificial intelligence (AI) and how the ascent of AI and robotics impacts our future work environments.
The video of the talk is now also available here: https://youtu.be/dRw4d2Si8LA
How to Become a Thought Leader in Your NicheLeslie Samuel
Are bloggers thought leaders? Here are some tips on how you can become one. Provide great value, put awesome content out there on a regular basis, and help others.
How to reinvent R&I to meet the sustainability challenge? Lessons from Think2030Céline Charveriat
Presentation by Céline Charveriat, Executive Director at the Institute for European Environmental Policy, at the RTD library talk organised by the European Commission's DG for Research and Innovation on 16 September 2019.
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The presentation explores the links between circular economy and trade and the potential effects of the transition of the circular economy in Europe on third countries
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
The programme is designed to render the students with a holistic education and deeper understanding of business tactics of global magnitude. We stress on conducting interactive study sessions which give birth to rational ideas and develop innovative thinking, live cases, e-learning and positive influence of our renowned guest speakers facilitates students’ abilities and aspirations. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
The programme is designed to render the students with a holistic education and deeper understanding of business tactics of global magnitude. We stress on conducting interactive study sessions which give birth to rational ideas and develop innovative thinking, live cases, e-learning and positive influence of our renowned guest speakers facilitates students’ abilities and aspirations. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
UWSB offers Post Graduate courses at its Ahmedabad and Kolkata campuses. Ahmedabad campus, approved by AICTE, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Kolkata campus offers Post Graduate Programme in Management along with an option of AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and/or MBA. Our programmes aim to create value-instilled potential leaders by incorporating higher-management functions. http://www.unitedworld.in/school-of-business/
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
2. INTRODUCTION
• The European Union is an economic and political union
of 28 member states that are located primarily in
Europe.
• Founded: November 1, 1993
• Unemployment rate: 11.0% (Sep 2013) Eurostat
• Government debt: 85.2% of GDP (2012) Eurostat
• Broadband penetration: 26.50 connections per 100
inhabitants (Jan 2011) Eurostat
• Founders: France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Nether
lands, Germany
• Awards: Nobel Peace Prize
3. • Operating as a single market with 28 countries, the
EU is a major world trading power.
• EU economic policy seeks to sustain growth by
investing in transport, energy and research – while
minimising the impact of further economic
development on the environment.
• The EU's economy — measured in terms of the goods
and services it produces (GDP) — is now bigger than
the US's: EU GDP in 2012: €12 945 402 million
4.
5. GOVERNANCE
• The European Union has seven institutions:
the European Parliament, the Council of the
European Union, the European
Commission, the European
Council, the European Central
Bank, the Court of Justice of the European
Union and the European Court of Auditors
6. EUROZONE
• The eurozone, a monetary union, was established in 1999 and
came into full force in 2002.
• It is currently composed of 17 member states that have
adopted the euro (€) as their common currency and sole legal
tender.
• Monetary policy of the zone is the responsibility of
the European Central Bank (ECB) which is governed by a
president and a board of the heads of national central banks.
• The principal task of the ECB is to keep inflation under
control.
• The eurozone has established and used provisions for granting
emergency loans to member states in return for the enactment
of economic reforms.
7. EUROZONE CRISIS
• The Eurozone crisis (often referred to as the Euro crisis) is
an ongoing crisis that has been affecting the countries of the
Eurozone since late 2009. It is a combined government
debt crisis, a banking crisis and a growth and competitiveness
crisis.
• The crisis made it difficult or impossible for some countries in
the eurozone to repay or refinance their government
debt without the assistance of third parties.
• Moreover, banks in the Eurozone are undercapitalised and
have faced liquidity problems.
• Additionally, economic growth is slow in the whole of the
Eurozone and is unequally distributed across the member
states.
8. TRADE
• With just 7% of the world’s population, the EU's trade
with the rest of the world accounts for around 20% of
global exports and imports.
• Around two-thirds of EU countries’ total trade is done
with other EU countries.
• Trade has been hit by the global recession, but the EU
remains the world’s largest player accounting for 16.4%
of global imports in 2011. The EU is followed by the
United States with 15.5% of all imports, and China
with 11.9%.
• The EU was also the biggest exporter, accounting for
15.4% of all exports – compared with 13.4% for China
and the 10.5% for the United States.
12. • The EU spends around 6% of its annual budget on
staff, administration and maintenance of its buildings.
• The European Commission is divided into departments
known as Directorates General (DGs), roughly equivalent to
ministries. Each covers a specific policy area or service
such as trade or environment, and is headed by a Director-
General who reports to a Commissioner. Around 38 000
people are employed by the European Commission.
• In the European Parliament, around 6 000 people work in
the general secretariat and in the political groups. They are
joined by Members of Parliament and their staff. In the
Council of the European Union, around 3 500 people work
in the general secretariat.
EU ADMINISTRATION
13. • The EU provides funding and grants for a
broad range of projects and programmes
covering areas such as:
• Education
• Health
• Consumer Protection
• Environmental Protection
• Humanitarian Aid.
EU FUNDING
14. • Grants for specific projects, usually following a public
announcement known as a 'call for proposals'. Part of the
funding comes from the EU, part from other sources.
• Public contracts to buy services, goods or works to
ensure the operations of EU institutions or programmes.
Contracts are awarded through calls for tenders (public
procurement) and cover a range of areas: studies, technical
assistance and training; consultancy, conference
organisation, IT equipment purchases, etc.
• As a group, the 28 EU Commissioners have the ultimate
political responsibility for ensuring that EU funds are spent
properly. But because most EU funding is managed at
country level, national governments are responsible for
conducting checks and annual audits.
TWO TYPES OF FUNDING
15. • The main aim of the Single Payment Scheme is to support
farmers' incomes in return for them respecting standards of
food safety, environmental protection, animal welfare and
keeping the land in good condition. Farmers are encouraged to
take their decisions based on market signals.
• Specific support schemes have been introduced or maintained
for a number of products. Traders and processors can, under
certain conditions, receive export refunds as well as processing
aid.
• The purpose of market management is to respond to market
disturbances using measures such as intervention buying or
private storage aid or export refunds.
AGRICULTURAL POLICY
16. • Under the Rural Development policy 2007-
2013, the EU will contribute over €90 billion to
Member States investments to improve
competitiveness for farming and forestry, to protect
the environment and the countryside, to improve the
quality of life and diversification of the rural
economy.
17. • Stronger surveillance of national budgets
• Sound public finances
• Early warning system of macroeconomic imbalances
• Structural reforms to foster competitiveness
• Firewalls to protect financial stability
POLICIES FOR STABILITY & GROWTH
18. The EU and national governments share
responsibility for policy in the fields of
employment, social affairs and inclusion. The EU:
• Coordinates and monitors national policies
• Promotes the sharing of best practices in fields such
as employment, poverty and social exclusion and
pensions
• Makes laws and monitors their implementation in
areas such as rights at work and coordination of
social security schemes.
EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL AFFAIRS
19. • Globalisation : As a result of advancing globalisation EU
industry will become even more integrated into international
value chains as global sourcing becomes more complex.
Export markets, particularly the fast-growing economies of
emerging Asia and the BRICs, will remain vital for EU
businesses.
• Technological changes : A variety of radical new
developments are emerging that will lead to the formation of
new goods, services, and business models that will reshape EU
industry. Industry will also be indispensable for finding
solutions to the major societal challenges facing the EU and
the world.
KEY CHALLENGES
20. • Climate and energy : Industry needs also to adapt to the
challenges posed by climate change and to grasp the
opportunities of new low- energy and resource saving
processes and products. The ability to adapt to changes
will be pivotal for the competitiveness of the European
manufacturing and for achieving the EU's overall growth
and job objectives.
• Competitiveness analysis : It pays special attention to
the following issues:
• regulatory framework
• position of sectors in the international trade
• role of research, development and
innovation, knowledge and skills, environmental
issues, competition etc.
21. • Revolving Door : The so-called ―revolving door‖, or
when public sector officials move into private sector
jobs and vice-versa, is becoming more of an issue in
the European Union with every year. The primary
concern in these cases is the tendency for conflicts of
interest to arise, in other words, the abuse of inside
knowledge attained by these persons while in public
office. The issue with the revolving door in regards to
the European Union begins when lobbyists or
Brussels officers commute between EU institutions
and companies without regard to conflicts of interest
22. • The European Union (EU) has the potential to play a
leading role in the provision of Global Public Goods.
Although the EU has played a key role in the
provision of GPGs, notably on climate policy and
food security, it lacks a common strategy for
addressing GPG challenges. The EU needs to adapt to
the changing global landscape, improve its internal
coherence and promote a global vision and
development approach with common narratives on
the challenges that need to be tackled.
OPPORTUNITIES
23. • China is making an attempt to secure business ties in a
region where the European Union and Russia are
increasingly jostling for influence. Analysts say the Asian
economic power is interested in energy and raw materials to
fuel its economy and in cheap labor at a time when wages
are rising at home. Coupled with a strengthening national
currency, China's growing labor costs risk crimping its
exports, its traditional economic strength.
• Google Inc. gave European Union regulators a new
proposal to settle an almost three-year-old EU antitrust
probe into the way it operates its search services. In addition
to fining companies for antitrust violations, the European
commission may impose orders to change the way firms
operate .
24. • In 2012 the EU had a combined GDP of 16.073
trillions international dollars, a 20% share of the global gross
domestic product (in terms of purchasing power
parity).[According to Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report 2012
(September), the EU owns the largest net wealth in the world;
sit is estimated to equal 30% of the $223 trillion global wealth.
• Of the top 500 largest corporations measured by revenue
(Fortune Global 500 in 2010), 161 have their headquarters in
the EU. In 2007, unemployment in the EU stood at 7% while
investment was at 21.4% of GDP, inflation at 2.2%, and
current account balance at −0.9% of GDP (i.e., slightly more
import than export). In 2012, unemployment in the EU
stood, per August 2012, at 11.4%.s
CONCLUSION