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China's reputation as a low-cost manufacturer hasn't translated into low-cost prices. Many goods, particularly luxury items, have higher price tags in China than abroad. One economist blames the transportation system and corruption.
Industrial geography in today's climate shows that China has clear economic advantages over most of the world to manufacture good cheaply. Why would this not necessarily translate to cheap consumer goods for China's domestic market? High taxes, steep internal shipping costs and a market flooded with knock-offs all contribute to this paradox. Via Seth Dixon 
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November 19, 2012 11:08 AM
To be honest I always thought items were made cheap in China due to all the items I see with the "Made in China" tag. This was interesting to me and definitely gave me knowledge on the topic.
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The Obama administration has relaxed travel restrictions to Cuba, reinstating Bill Clinton's policy of allowing people-to-people travel. Via Seth Dixon
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September 19, 2012 3:32 PM
I feel this is a good and bad situation. I'm not very educated on how Cuba is these days, but from what I've known over the years, Cuba isn't a great place for tourists. I'm sure there are some nice places specifically for tourists to see, but there are many bad areas in Cuba than there are great areas.
Jodi Brindamour's comment,
September 20, 2012 11:08 AM
Cuba may not be the best country but people should be able to go where every they want to. If people want to go to Cuba, the governenment should not have restricted them from doing so. I personally do not believe I would ever go myself but for those who want to should be able to.
Derek Ethier's comment,
September 20, 2012 10:24 PM
It has been almost 50 years since the United States set their first embargoes against Cuba in place. We are no longer in the Cold War and Cuba poses little threat to our safety. If people wish to vacation in Cuba, or even study there, they should have every right to. Cuba is not a dangerous nation like Haiti and other Latin American countries. Personally, I would enjoy visiting Cuba. The island nation is rich in culture, heritage and history. I am glad the travel restrictions have been eased.
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Rio de Janeiro, which is hosting soccer's World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016, is trying to remake its hundreds of favelas.
There are urban geography applications obviously, but what about the cultural, political and economic logic of purging the slums before "the world comes to visit?" We've seen this recently in Beijing and in other sites of international events. Why now? Why not before? Via Seth Dixon
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September 26, 2012 11:53 AM
Rio doesn't care to much for the favelas apparently, or else they would of helped those people years ago. It's good that they're trying to remake the favelas, but it's sad that they only seem to be doing it because the world cup and Olympics are being held there.
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September 30, 2012 7:01 PM
Rio is clearly trying to clean up their slums so they do not embarrass themselves on a national stage. During events like the World Cup, all eyes are on the host nation so they do all they can to improve all aspects of their country. Unfortunately, Brazil cares little for their people and more for the money the World Cup will flood into their nation.
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The Central American nation is the most violent country in the world, according to the United Nations. A mix of drug trafficking, political instability and history adds up to a murder rate that is now four times that of Mexico. Via Seth Dixon
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September 20, 2012 10:21 PM
Unfortunately, the drug trade business is a lucrative one, especially in Third World countries where there are few other options. With drugs comes violence 100% of the time. To add to the misery, there is corruption in government and in civil servants as well. When the police are contributing to the murder rate, you know you have issues as a nation. This really surprised me, because I had no idea how dangerous Honduras really was. I would have guessed a Sub-Saharan African nation would have been the most violent...
Elizabeth Allen's comment,
December 6, 2012 10:03 PM
Corruption is inflicting Honduras. There are many factors causing this. High drug trafficking, poor governemnt system, and high murder rates. to hear that anywhere has a higher murde rate than Mexico- is astounding. And further, to know that many murders at at the hands of police is disturbing. Affiliation in gangs and gang warfare is costing lives. The police seem crooked, so I cannot imagine crime rate will decline anytime soon. It must be bad if the Peace Corp has vacated.
Elizabeth Allen's comment,
December 6, 2012 10:03 PM
Corruption is inflicting Honduras. There are many factors causing this. High drug trafficking, poor governemnt system, and high murder rates. to hear that anywhere has a higher murde rate than Mexico- is astounding. And further, to know that many murders at at the hands of police is disturbing. Affiliation in gangs and gang warfare is costing lives. The police seem crooked, so I cannot imagine crime rate will decline anytime soon. It must be bad if the Peace Corp has vacated.
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It looks like the world has ended. There is almost nothing left,