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The article focuses on the U.S. economic conditions in 2011 in the aftermath of a global economic recession. Topics include the shrinking middle class in the U.S., the debt crises in Europe, and attempts by the U.S. Federal Reserve to create a monetary stimulus in 2011. Information is provided on how globalization has contributed to the economic recessions of both developed countries and emerging markets. The results of a reader poll are presented on issues such as economic conditions, personal finances, and cost cutting measures.

The article focuses on the statement of U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, delivered by U.S. Ambassador Daniel P. Moynihan during the United Nations' (UN) Seventh Special Session in September 1975 in the U.S. It states that the statement contains an answer to the share-the-wealth demands of the Third World and helps in preventing the anticipated conflict between the developing countries and the rich industrialized nations of the West. It notes that the proposals of the U.S. would have the same impact of the Marshall Plan if backed and funded by all the industrial and oil-rich nations.

Information on the fifth meeting of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD V) held in Manila, Philippines is presented. It was the forum where developing countries complained that new economic orders were often ignored by the advanced-developing countries. It also featured several delegations from various countries including Costa Rica, Africa and Asia.

The article discusses the conflict that has been limited to economic pressures and proposals and speeches in international forums between the rich and the poor states. It notes that 750 million citizens of industrialized, non-Communist states consume most of the world's resources, produce most of its manufactured goods and enjoy history's highest standard of living while the 100 underdeveloped poor states with two billion people of whom exist in the shadow of death by starvation or disease. It also notes that the Group of 77 has been a diplomatic vehicle used by the poor nations as it is a consortium of developing countries within the United Nations. It cites the leaders of the poor states including Houari Boumedienne of Algeria, Julius Nyerere of Tanzania and Michael Manley of Jamaica.

The article focuses on the issue of low saving percentage in the underdeveloped countries which was tackled by Enskilda Bank president Marcus Wallenberg at an international conference. Wallenberg said undeveloped countries cannot find foreign capital primarily because of the low savings in the industrialized countries. Wallenberg also stated that the rapid technical development has accelerated new domestic investment opportunities, which tends to keep more money than normal at home.