Risky Business

Lithuania's Economy In Major Decline

By Matthew Bandyk

Posted: April 29, 2009

Why am I blogging about Lithuania? Because I could have easily included it in my list of ten countries that might be the next big failures.

Formerly a Baltic Tiger, Lithuania's economy shrunk by 12 percent in the first quarter.  Read more here.

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Matt Bandyk, a reporter for U.S. News, explores capitalism from where it all begins, with the entrepreneur, whose risk taking and experimentation provide the roots from which the rest of the economy grows. As much courage as it takes to create one's own business, even the entrepreneur needs some help, and this blog will look at news, trends, and practical advice for starting and running a small business.

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