Economic Conditions and Trends – Page 49

China Dangled Rebates to Lure People to Spend. It’s Not Enough.

China’s leaders vowed to kick-start spending by offering subsidies for households to buy cars and appliances. But many consumers aren’t biting.

By Keith Bradsher

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Along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Struggle to Make a Living

Los Angeles lifted restrictions that had forced street vendors, mostly immigrants, on Hollywood Boulevard to dodge citations. Other challenges remain.

By Kurtis Lee Ana Facio-Krajcer and Adam Perez

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Behind the Unrest in Kenya, a Staggering and Painful National Debt

Kenya, the fastest growing economy in Africa, is on the brink of a fiscal calamity. Across Africa, nations are spending more on interest than on health or education.

By Patricia Cohen and Keith Bradsher

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For American Brands Worried About China, Is India the Future?

As multinational retailers diminish their dependence on Chinese factories, some are shifting production to India.

By Peter S. Goodman