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Ireland's Misleading Growth Spurt

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Ireland is a cautionary tale for economists who like to discuss economic growth as a measure of policy makers’ success.

Being A Russian Media Mogul Is Dangerous

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A vocal media company is making life difficult for this Russian billionaire's other operations.

Putin's A Pauper, But His Friends Are Rich

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Putin the man is not rich. Putin the institution, however, is a tangible presence.