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Behind the Decline in Pension Costs

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The pension costs of major corporations have been decreasing. For example, in the period 1982-84, International Paper's pension-fund costs dropped seventy-one per cent. These costs have dropped because of layoffs, early-retirement programs, shrinking inflation, plant closings, and other factors. The decline in union power, terminated plans, and pension alternatives like Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) will continue this trend.

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World Bank: Doing Well by Doing Good

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The World Bank is best known for its performance in lending, borrowing, and money management. The World Bank has the reputation of being one of the best financial institutions in the world. The World Bank has contributed to world economic development by creating jobs through Bank projects. The Bank's management strategy is examined. The World Bank policy concerning projects, lending, and borrowing is presented.

Management, Planning, International aspects, Economic development, World Bank

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Companies Investors Reject

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Reasons that companies with better than average earnings are rejected on the stock market are explored. Results of interviews with security and bank analysis and investment advisors are reported. Areas covered include business, management, and economics. Specific companies are mentioned. Illustrative figures are presented.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Capitalists and financiers

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