Welcome to the June 1, 2008 edition of American Economics Blog Carnival.

The state of the American economy affects both domestic and international affairs, as well as the financial stability of households and businesses around the world. In an age of globalization, it is important to understand things that influence American economics. This bi-monthly blog carnival includes articles and editorials that reflect various economic topics, realities and perceptions, as well as some information on how to deal with the personal impacts of national economic shifts.

Here are the articles selected for this edition:

Alan K Rudi presents Society, World Change, Globalization, and Business posted at Successful Business Leadership.

Christopher Johnson presents Tax Rebates, Economic Stimulus, And Annual Bonuses posted at christopheraaronjohnson.net.

Michael Snyder presents Radical Depopulation Of The Earth - The Solution To Mankind's Problems? posted at Shattered Paradigm.

Rickey Henderson presents A Memo from the Office of Steven R. Lawlor, CPA, to Indiana Jones posted at Riding with Rickey.

Timothy Moreland presents Obama and Clinton Backwards on Manufacturing Sector posted at timmorelandonline, saying, "This post analyzes the Democrats' take on free trade and manufacturing in America."

Mark Schauss presents What do the Numbers on Your Fruits and Vegetables Mean? posted at Toxic World Blog - Detoxify and Heal Your Body.

Jose DeJesus MD presents Cash Before Treatment - The Crisis in Medical Care Funding posted at Physician Entrepreneur.

Mag Herrera presents What I like about Credit Cards posted at Life. Money. Development., saying, "A balanced review of credit cards' nature and usage."

Save Money presents Save Money In An Emergency Fund posted at How I Save Money.net.

El Burro presents CBS Buys Bleeding-Edge Company CNET, Color Tele-Vision To Follow posted at wonky donky, saying, "M&A Alert!: CBS taking huge risk on this sure-to-fail, n’er-do-well 'in-ter-net' contraption."

Leon Gettler presents "Good" economic news: glass empty or half-full? posted at Sox First.

Dorian Wales presents Higher Gas Prices: A Blessing in Disguise or an American Wakeup Call posted at Personal Financier, saying, "Higher gas prices have got Americans driving less and public transport has never been this busy - A blessing in disguise?"

Carla Alvarez presents Contradictory Messages About Business Confidence posted at Legacy Marketing Services.

APH presents How McCain or Obama Can Permanently Eliminate the Gas Tax, Cut Pork, Help the Environment, and Save Face posted at Market Urbanism.

Larry Russell presents The Top 25 Low Cost Best US Money Market Funds posted at THE SKILLED INVESTOR Blog.

Edmund Ross presents Tax Rebate Smoke and Mirrors to Stimulate the Economy posted at Political Bull.

Chris Carter presents Why the Gas Tax Should Be RAISED posted at David Makes Cents.com.

Wenchypoo presents Taxing the Rich? Hell, You Can't Even SOAK 'Em! posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo's Mental Wastebasket.

Matt DiChiara presents Apartment Rental News Top Story: Federal Housing Measure on the Move posted at MyNewPlace Blog.

Uncle Leo presents The Regulatory Dilemma with Derivatives posted at Uncle Leo Rumbles.

Dollar Frugal presents Use Company Vehicle for Company Errands posted at Dollar Frugal.

Yi Hui Chang presents Be a conscious shopper posted at The Simple Wealth.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of American Economics Blog Carnival using our carnival submission form. The carnival is posted on the 1st and 15th of every month, with submissions due 2-3 days prior.

Submitters are encouraged to submit only their best articles relating to the American Economy and/or the impacts of globalization.

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