Funny goings-on in the health business
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Hiroshi Nakajima's leadership as director-general of the World Health Organization has been criticized as he faces re-election on Jan 20, 1993. The Japanese government is lobbying hard for Nakajima, even as other countries push for his Algerian opponent.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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You think that's funny? To understand a country, you can study its economic data and demographic statistics. Or you can collect its jokes
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Humor almost always finds a way around the strictures of political incorrectness or outright government censure, such as Singapore's strict libel laws protecting its leaders. New trends in ethnic humor, lawyer humor, and political satire are analyzed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Funny for some: American banks
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The FDIC has delayed increasing premiums for insurance given to banks, fearing that an increase will only cause more bankruptcies. Democrats are critical, arguing that the decision by the FDIC is meant to help Republicans during the election year.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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