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"Global Village"

by Tapan Munroe

Published bi-weekly in the Sunday Contra Costa Times

October 3, 2008
Global Village: Bailout is first step to recovery

September 24, 2008
Global Village: Need for rescue package great

September 14, 2008
Global Village: Energy Efficiency Key to Independence

August 29, 2008
Global Village: Good economic news easy to find

August 14, 2008
Global Village: Nuclear energy should be in our future

August 1, 2008
Global Village: Fresh wind blowing from Texas oilman

July 20, 2008
Global Village: Oil price puts solar in spotlight

July 6, 2008
Global Village: Oil woes deja vu all over again

June 22, 2008
Global Village: Can't drill our way out of oil crisis

June 8, 2008
Global Village: The impact of higher fuel prices

May 21, 2008
Global Village: Water footprint an important gauge

May 9, 2008
Global Village: Fresh water crisis growing

April 23, 2008
Global Village: Clean water's disappearing act

April 9, 2008
Global Village: Recession-proof jobs do exist

April 4, 2008
Global Village: Ying and yang of declining dollar

March 9, 2008
Global Village: Recession is no reason to panic

February 25, 2008
Global Village: Farm income growing like weed

February 11, 2008
Global Village: U.S. and China are codependent

January 28, 2008
Global Village: Foreign funds rescuing banks

January 13, 2008
Global Village: Biotech strong in soft economy

December 30, 2007
Global Village: Recession isn't the 'r' word for 2008

December 16, 2007
Global Village: Clean tech a hit in Silicon Valley

November 18, 2007
Global Village: Solar power ready to shine

November 2, 2007
Global Village: Switzerland's nice, but S.F. is home

October 21, 2007
Global Village: Economic panic is uncalled for

October 7, 2007
Global Village: Don't put much stock in this rally

September 9, 2007
Global Village: Summit gives clues on Fed

August 26, 2007
Global Village: Economy will survive meltdown

August 12, 2007
Global Village: Bottled water is big business in U.S.

July 29, 2007
Global Village: Smart growth is conserving water

July 15, 2007
Global Village: Price of water belies its scarcity, value

July 8, 2007
Global Village: Water represents global disparity

June 24, 2007
Global Village: Direct navigation a boon for owners

June 10, 2007
Global Village: Spain wine regions worth letter home

June 3, 2007
Global Village: Spain's economy rife with success

April 22, 2007
Global Village: Benefits, flaws of globalization

April 6, 2007
Global Village: New heyday under way in Silicon Valley

March 25, 2007
Global Village: Productivity vital to our prosperity

March 11, 2007
Global Village: Success requires top-flight talent

February 25, 2007
Global Village: State still lacking math, science grads

February 11, 2007
Global Village: U.S. must boost high-tech talent

January 28, 2007
Global Village: Declining dollar has some upside

January 14, 2007
Global Village: Bay Area nurtures solar energy efforts

December 31, 2006
Global Village: Maybe not perfect, but 2006 wasn't bad

December 17, 2006
Global Village: Economy has seen extreme changes

December 3, 2006
Global Village: Tech fervor back, but jobs are not

November 19, 2006
Global Village: Area's economy in good health

November 7, 2006
Global Village: Silicon Valley a solar leader

October 22, 2006
Global Village: Big corporations ready to battle global warming threat

October 8, 2006
Global Village: Global oil market could be just a slumbering volcano

September 24, 2006
Global Village: Green solutions for China's ascent

September 10, 2006
Global Village: State emission bill sets standard for all

August 27, 2006
Global Village: Industry can be green, profitable

August 13, 2006
Global Village: Global warming concerns mount

July 30, 2006
Global Village: Market strong for office space

July 16, 2006
Global Village: Fed walks a tightrope on rate policies

July 2, 2006
Global Village: Housing market a soufflé, not bubble gum

June 18, 2006
Global Village: Barcelona has it all: amenities and vibrant economy

May 21, 2006
Global Village: Gas prices won't spark change yet

May 7, 2006
Global Village: Patent laws need overhaul now

April 23, 2006
Global Village: Internet has resurgence, with new focus

April 9, 2006
Global Village: Newspapers have a lot of potential

April 2, 2006
Global Village: Competition helps consumers prevail

March 12, 2006
Global Village: Hedge funds see atypical investors

February 12, 2006
Global Village: Boom in private equity industry

January 29, 2006
Global Village: Venture capital fuels tech industry

January 15, 2006
Global Village: Housing bubble to suffer slow leak

January 2, 2006
Global Village: Economy's future looks bright for '06

December 18, 2005
Global Village: Modest forecast, at best, for 2006

November 6, 2005
Global Village: Future of China may be high-tech

October 9, 2005
Global Village: Housing bubble to slow, not pop

September 24, 2005
Global Village: Denmark offers energy answers

August 14, 2005
Global Village: Learn from global housing bubbles

July 31, 2005
Global Village: Offshoring provides benefits, few downsides

July 20, 2005
Global Village: Housing market risks multiplying

July 3, 2005
Global Village: Look to the sky for opportunity

June 19, 2005
Global Village: Research is the key to stay competitive

June 6, 2005
Global Village: Housing price boom unsustainable

May 22, 2005
Global Village: Oil price swings don't have power they did in the past

May 1, 2005
Global Village: Economy hits a soft patch

April 17, 2005
Global Village: India, China thrive in a global economy

April 3, 2005
Global Village: Why we worry about inflation

March 20, 2005
Global Village: Wal-Mart's success comes at a cost

March 6, 2005
Global Village: Tackling our tech failings is critical

February 20, 2005
Global Village: Housing bubble may cool slowly

January 23, 2005
Global Village: Social Security ill, not in crisis

January 9, 2005
Global Village: State economy revival ongoing

December 19, 2004
Global Village: Time will tell if recovery holds

December 5, 2004
Global Village: State economy gets a boost

November 21, 2004
Global Village: Budget, trade deficits a worry

November 7, 2004
Global Village: Bush must devise real solutions

October 24, 2004
Global Village: (to be posted)

October 10, 2004
Global Village: Economy needs jobs transfusion

September 26, 2004
Global Village: Nokia's expertise keeps it out in front

September 12, 2004
Global Village: Deficit solutions hard to swallow

August 29, 2004
Global Village: Health coverage needs overhaul

August 15, 2004
Global Village: Slow job growth draws attention

August 1, 2004
Global Village: China economy aims at top spot

July 18, 2004
Global Village: Recovery leaves many behind

July 4, 2004
Global Village: Keiretsu Forum has right tack

June 20, 2004
Global Village: Hiring rebound is broad-based

June 6, 2004
Global Village: Hot economy sparks tech revival

May 23, 2004
Global Village: Interest rates' effects looming

May 9, 2004
Global Village: Inflation looks poised to return

April 18, 2004
Global Village: Stewardship key to globe's health

April 4, 2004
Global Village: Gas prices worry most Americans

March 21, 2004
Global Village: Workers' comp problems run deep

March 7, 2004
Global Village: Reworking Net is Bay Area win

February 22, 2004
Global Village: State bond idea is just a stopgap

February 8, 2004
Global Village: Deficit details make a difference

January 25, 2004
Global Village: Foreign products, made in America

January 11, 2004
Global Village: NAFTA is still a work in progress

December 28, 2003
Global Village: Full steam ahead for the economy

December 14, 2003
Global Village: Manufacturing - It does matter

November 30, 2003
Global Village: Jobs picture is now looking brighter

November 16, 2003
Global Village: Japan economy better, but risky

November 1, 2003
Global Village: China on a roll, but it must sustain it

October 19, 2003
Global Village: India optimistic on tech sector

September 21, 2003
Global Village: Job growth lags behind rebound

September 7, 2003
Global Village: Upgrading electricity grid critical

August 24, 2003
Global Village: Dysfunctional political climate 
furthers state's woes

August 10, 2003
Global Village: Bond turmoil won't derail economy

July 27, 2003
Global Village: Moving jobs overseas not all bad

July 13, 2003
Global Village: Key challenge remains job growth

June 29, 2003
Global Village: Takeover bid signals tech revival

June 15, 2003
Global Village: Budgets need serious damage control

June 1, 2003
Global Village: Many forces feed economic health

May 18, 2003
Global Village: Deflation becomes concern as economy stagnates

May 6, 2003
Global Village: Foreign money critical to U.S.

April 6, 2003
Global Village: Market volatility will be on-going

March 23, 2003
Global Village: High gasoline prices could lead to 
double-dip recession

March 9, 2003
Global Village: California recovering at varied pace

February 23, 2003
Global Village: Cost of conflict may be high

February 9, 2003
Global Village: Cutting costs healthiest way for airlines to recover

January 12, 2003
Global Village: Bush tax plan caters to voters who invest 
in market, wealthy

December 29, 2002
Global Village: Joblessness, skepticism keep 
consumers edgy

December 15, 2002
Global Village: Bush turns up heat on economy

December 1, 2002
Global Village: New health care scheme has problems

November 17, 2002
Global Village: Forecast for budget deficits in 2003 
remains grim

November 3, 2002
Global Village: Americans continue donating despite economic woes

October 20, 2002
Global Village: Businesses wait to start spending

October 6, 2002
Global Village: Italy offers good economic lessons

September 22, 2002
Global Village: Japanese woes differ from U.S.

September 8, 2002
Global Village: Several factors impact recovery

August 25, 2002
Global Village: Economy may idle for a while

August 11, 2002
Global Village: Housing prices may indicate bubble

July 28, 2002
Global Village: If you build it, they may not come

July 14, 2002
Global Village: Dot-com era debacle teaches valuable lessons

June 30, 2002
Global Village: Focus on markets woes overshadows good economic news

April 21, 2002
Global Village: Net still valuable as business tool

April 7, 2002
Global Village: Asia, U.S. ties link economic woes

February 17, 2002
Global Village: Don't equate Net's value with 
financial success

February 3, 2002
Global Village: Demographics changing work

December 2, 2001
Global Village: Recession may be short lived

November 18, 2001
Global Village: UC-Merced campus to be state of art

September 23, 2001
Global Village: Economy takes a hit, but what comes next?

August 26, 2001
Global Village: Energy Worries Dim — For Now

July 29, 2001
Global Village: E-tailing

July 15, 2001
Global Village: Hydroelectricity Deserves Fresh Look

July 1, 2001
Global Village: Union Benefits EU Members

June 17, 2001
Global Village: Economic Ills Spread Globally

June 3, 2001
Global Village: Problems Facing State More Vast 
Than Energy

May 20, 2001
Global Village: The Ebb and Flow Before the Calm

April 22, 2001
Global Village: Moving Beyond Doom and Gloom

April 5, 2001
Global Village: Computer Technologies Emerging

March 8, 2001
Global Village: Crisis Transmits Powerful Need for 
Energy Review

February 21, 2001
Global Village: Internet No Panacea for Business

January 24, 2001
Global Village: State Faces Long Term Energy Woes

January 9, 2001
Global Village: Power Woes Weaken State Economy

December 27, 2000
Global Village: Economic Downturn on Horizon

December 14, 2000
Global Village: New Aesthetics Enliven Economy

November 30, 2000
Global Village: Despite the Web, Location Matters

November 2, 2000
Global Village: Working From Home Pays Off Big

October 19, 2000
Global Village: Old Rules Still Apply in Economy

October 5, 2000
Global Village: Economic Outlook Is Still Rosy

September 7, 2000
Global Village: Economic Rules Still In Charge

August 24 2000
Global Village: Reality Takes Wind Out of Online Sales

August 10 2000
Global Village: Micropower is solution to energy woes

26 July 2000
Global Village: Digital Divide is About More 
Than Just Access

13 July 2000
Global Village: E-tailing's shakeout may be good

1 June 2000
Global Village: Talent-Rich India Joining 'Silicon' Elite

27 May 2000
Housing warning tempers boom in East Bay jobs

4 May 2000
Global Village: Democracy may get big boost 
from the Internet

20 April 2000
Global Village: Government portals target consumers

13 April 2000
Information is economic gold for state

6 April 2000
Global Village: Government warming up to the Net

9 March 2000
Global Village: Incubators' hatchlings: EcoNets

10 February 2000
Corporate training shift holds both promise and peril

25 January 2000
E-Education

12 January 2000
Women in corporate America

27 December 1999
Continued prosperity in 2000—The New Economy 
makes it possible

28 November 1999
Women in the economy II

18 November 1999
Women are new force in work force

15 November 1999
Women in the Economy

21 October 1999
Quakes should shake Bay Area's preparation

7 October 1999
State must face threat of sprawl

23 September 1999
How to get growth to be smarter

9 September 1999
Society has to bridge the Net gap

26 August 1999
How a new economy has generated new wealth

30 July 1999
The New Economy is a threat to these industries

16 July 1999
Privacy and the New Economy

3 July 1999
New rules on cost of information

18 June 1999
What's new in the New Economy

21 May 1999
Central Valley gets big boost
7 May 1999
Universities key to new economy
9 April 1999
Korea pulls back from collapse
26 March 1999
China faces challenges to growth
12 March 1999
Is recovery in Japan near at last?
12 February 1999
America's economy bucks trend
29 January 1999
First Asia, then Brazil; now what?
15 January 1999
Beneath the boom lie problems
1 January 1999
A strategy to keep the boom alive
18 December 1998
Economy to grow but not as fast

Available in the Fall

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The Ecology of Innovation

by Tapan Munroe
and Mark Westwind

published by the
Spanish Association of Science and Technology Parks

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