Pension funds in trouble
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The dismal financial condition of pension funds in U.S., Europe and Japan are discussed and compared. The old-styled defined-benefit plans and retiree health insurance, and the new defined-contribution plans are mentioned. The liabilities taken over by Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. (PBGC), a U.S. government agency that is an insurer of last resort for hopelessly broken pension plans are also discussed.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2004
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The color of technology
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The impact of biotechnology on manufacturing, agriculture and pharmaceutical industries is analyzed. Industry sales and revenue are listed.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2004
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Unbalance sheets
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The issue of accounting intangible assets in balance sheets, under Corporate Law Economic Reform Program Act 2004, is discussed.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2006
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