a) How equitable is the distribution of income in the G7, Brazil, China, India, and other countries? How do we measure that?

b) Comparing the U.S. indebtedness against the indebtedness of the E.U countries, and of other O.E.C.D countries, reflect on the pertinent issues and concerns.

c) What are the substantive issues/discussions in the The World Economic Forum unfolding at Davos Switzerland pertaining to economic and international economic issues.

d) What are the ideas by M. Feldstein and C. Horiokaabout on current account and/or balance of paymentsissues?