The Political and Economic Implications of Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment Decisions
Jeremy Brown looks at the opportunities and challenges of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) in emerging-market countries and outlines asset management strategies that can preserve capital and ensure long-term political stability.
The Rise of the Corporate Citizen: Nike's Evolving Supply Chain
What does corporate citizenship look like in large multinational corporations? Clelia Peters explores this complex subject by tracing Nike's changing relationships with its overseas suppliers.
Drug Discovery Outsourcing: India Charges Ahead
Drug discovery and development research have been added to the growing list of services being outsourced by U.S. companies to India. Suprita Goyal discusses this latest trend in the pharmaceutical industry.
"Ad-ding" It All Up: Identifying the Thai Advertising Industry's Success Drivers
Richmond Ezer Escolar shows how Thailand's unique history, culture, refined aesthetics and cost advantages make it one of the most attractive locations in the world for advertising.
Jamaica's Emerging Economy and Its Increasing International Competitiveness
Although far overshadowed by the sheer size of the emerging economies of India, China and beyond, the Caribbean basin offers increasingly attractive economic opportunities to foreign investors. Yolande Wilson explores Jamaica's potential.
From Cartel to Competition: The Evolution of the Global Diamond Industry
While a diamond might be forever, the diamond cartel clearly is not. Kartik Dharmadhikari traces the evolution of this controversial industry.
Silicon Swirl: Tackling the Growing Global Mountain of Electronic Trash
Where do all the cell phones go? Patrick Connolly offers some answers to the question of electronic trash and its environmental, regulatory and cost repercussions for global companies.
Low-Cost Carriers: A Force for Globalization and Growth
Dublin to Prague for less than the cost of dinner? Brian Lavery follows the trend of low-cost carriers as they change the landscape of air travel along with some unexpected side effects.
Business Opportunities at the "Bottom of the Pyramid"
With the increasing liberalization of markets in developing countries, billions of aspiring poor are joining the global economy for the first time, presenting tremendous opportunities and daunting challenges for firms.