It is economic decision time and we are cutting through the jargon to explain how it affects your part of the world.
While billions of dollars are spent on US presidential election campaigns, tens of millions still live in poverty.
As Russia has become the newest member of the World Trade Organisation, we look at the country's economic challenges.
Counting the Cost Last Modified: 26 Aug 2012 08:26 GMT
Could the African nation be a bright spot on the fiscal horizon?
Counting the Cost Last Modified: 18 Aug 2012 11:58 GMT
We ask if targeting UK banks is a protectionist move to secure New York's position as the centre of Western capitalism.
Counting the Cost Last Modified: 11 Aug 2012 10:00 GMT
From Lehman to Libor - are the bankers and the banking system out of control?
Counting the Cost Last Modified: 05 Aug 2012 14:30 GMT
When the last medal is handed out, will British taxpayers get the legacy they are paying for?
Counting the Cost Last Modified: 29 Jul 2012 13:59 GMT
We look at the challenges facing the tourism industry in Egypt, the Philippines and London.
Counting the Cost Last Modified: 23 Jul 2012 08:02 GMT
How will the prime minister's tough new austerity plan, imposed under EU pressure, impact the Spanish people?
Counting the Cost Last Modified: 15 Jul 2012 12:20 GMT
How can public trust in Britain's banks be restored?
Counting the Cost Last Modified: 07 Jul 2012 13:47 GMT
We look at Mongolia's resource-led boom and how to stop it from becoming a bust.
Counting the Cost Last Modified: 01 Jul 2012 13:55 GMT
Why has Germany survived the eurozone crisis better than other countries?
Counting the Cost Last Modified: 09 Jul 2012 12:55 GMT

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