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| Date |
Media |
Discussion |
| Feb/1/2006 |
Investor's Business Daily |
"Big oil companies still don's forecast $60 or $65 a barrel, but they do forecast $30 a barrel", said Fariborz Ghadar, director of the center for Global Business Studies at Penn State University |
| 2/8/2006 |
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, comments on immigrant entrepreneurs. "Many of them find work. Some of them develop little shops and companies on their own. Eventually they get together and expand from the family network of immigrants and work together to build viable businesses," says Ghadar. (Immigrants Create A New Land Of Opportunity). |
| 2/22/2006 |
MSN Money |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, comments on Japan's aging population. "As early as 2010, more than 21 percent of the Japanese population will be 65 years or older (compared with, for example, 13 percent in the United States). Japanese women, on average, have 1.3 children, but a country typically needs a birth rate of about 2.1 to keep its population from shrinking, points out Fariborz Ghadar." (Is It Safe To Go Back To Japan?). |
| 2/26/2006 |
The Star-Ledger |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, comments on the relationship between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. "They buy $6 billion more from us than we buy from them," Ghadar says. "They are by far one of the most liberal countries in the region, they are a big logistical center and they want to be a major financial center." (Mideast Is A Big Investor In U.S.). |
| 3/1/2006 |
Newhouse News Service |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, comments on the relationship between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. "They buy $6 billion more from us than we buy from them," Ghadar says. "They are by far one of the most liberal countries in the region, they are a big logistical center and they want to be a major financial center." (Middle East Is Big Investor In U.S. Companies). This article also appeared in The Star-Ledger and AccountingWeb.com. |
| 3/7/2006 |
USA Today |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, comments on the telecommunications industry. "Consumers demand a spectrum of services, and if you can't afford to invest in that spectrum of services, you're going to be bought out," Ghadar says. (Qwest May Get A Buyout Nibble). |
| 3/17/2006 |
Spartanburg Herald-Journal |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, comments on nuclear energy. "Although construction costs for nuclear plants are in the billions, operating a plant is relatively inexpensive compared with other forms of electricity, Ghadar said." (Cherokee Goes Nuclear). |
| 3/25/2006 |
Newsday |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, comments on how the conflict in Iraq is affecting businesses and the U.S. economy. "In future years, the opportunities and constraints are likely to continue; only the cast of business characters may change. Companies specializing in infrastructure, from roads and water to electricity and telecommunications, will be the next entrants, says Ghadar." (Businesses Find Benefits, Costs In War Work). This article also appeared in the Detroit News. |
| Mar/17/2006 |
GoUpstate.com |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of Penn State University of Penn State University's center for Global Business studies, said nuclear energy is becoming a more viable option with the rising costs of oil and demands for energy on the rise. |
| March/Apr/2006 |
The Penn Stater |
(Red Tide Rising) the Penn Stater asked Dr. Ghadar how Beijing's ascent affects the United States |
| 5/1/2006 |
The Daily Record |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, talks about energy supply and demand trends. Ghadar "said history has shown the economy starts responding to such price increases within three to six years." (Environmental Groups And Sustainable Energy Advocates See Silver Lining In Energy Price Spikes). |
| 5/6/2006 |
Women's Wear Daily |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, comments on the retail economy in light of the latest jobs report from the Labor Department. "It may very well be that due to consolidation and new technology that the retail trade is becoming even more efficient," said Ghadar. (Labor Dep. Reports 138,000 Positions Added). |
| 5/9/2006 |
Newsday |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, comments on rising gas prices. "When there's no oil, people get really paranoid and it has a real psychological impact," he said. "Yes, the price is up, and I don't like paying three dollars a gallon, but I still pay it." (The Fold: The '70's). |
| 05/13/2006 |
The Associated Press |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, comments on the Pennsylvania economy. "We in Pennsylvania should be happier than the rest of the nation based on last year's performance," said Ghadar. (Voter Discontent A Determining Factor For Pennsylvania Incumbents). This article appeared in several newspapers and on about 50 news Web sites, including Forbes.com, LATimes.com, and MSNBC.com. |
| 6/12/2006 |
MedAdNews |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, comments on Mergers & Acquiitions in view of recent merger of Bayer & Schering AG. "Midsize companies are having difficult time, and they are trying to improve their prospects by becoming larger. Dr. Ghadar says the industry is ripe for consolidation because too many mid-size companies exist. (Midsize Marriage) |
| 6/7/2006 |
MSN Money |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, comments on rebates by banks on hybrid cars. "It’s a very clever move. Historically, niche players might introduce such incentives, but with energy so much in everyone's mind, larger companies may be realizing they can make a big statement, especially in their dominant markets." (Bank of America, others warm to hybrid car rebates) |
| 9/7/2006 |
Expatica |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, comments on recent scandals inside Shell and the companies move to make Netherlands its headquarters."There is sensitivity in the marketplace that says, 'Don't screw around with us. Tell us the way it is'.""In the post-Enron environment, the reserves debacle exacerbated by the fact that Shell has long had a reputation as being one of the 'good guys' in the industry." (Will Shell sink or swim?) |
| 10/27/2006 |
The Associated Press |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, comments on Chinese metal production. "They may be able to slow down an increase in imports, but at the end of the day, if they're growing at 10 percent a year, they won't be able to expand domestic capacity fast enough, which is going to put extensive pressure on prices." (Market Spotlight: Base Metals Rally). This article was also distributed internationally by AFX News and appeared on several websites. |
| 11/3/2006 |
Marketwatch |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, writes on the oil market. "Ever since the beginning of the oil industry, we have experienced dramatic rises and falls in prices of petroleum with oil fluctuating some 700% over the past 2 decades. The lower prices at the pump today will not last long; we can easily expect oil prises to rise to $100 a barrel over the next 5 years." (Oil Prices Going To The Century Mark). Link to this article appeared no The Wall Street Journal Online. |
| 11/7/2006 |
The Baltimore Sun |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, comments on the need for pharmaceutical companies to merge and expand their product lines. "The pipelines are empty for the pharma companies, so they have to buy it." (Merger Stoke Stocks) |
| 11/1/2006 |
Inside Supply Management |
Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, writes on the changing global business market. "The domestic and global marketplace has changed much over the years. Things were simpler in the past, but change is a natural progression. Everyone must adapt to some degree." (Change is Constant). |
| 11/2/2006 |
Purchasing |
Article mentions Fariborz Ghadar, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, "For the past 25 years, [Ghadar] has been researching and writing about global strategy, business and international finance. His publications have been cited numerous times placing him among the top researchers in the field of international strategic management." (How to Survive in a Global Economy). |
