Who's Afraid of Sovereign Funds?
David Beim discusses why America has little to fear from opening its markets and much to gain from moderating its appetite for deficits.
Behind the Small-Package Success Story
Their popularity with low-income buyers may not be the only reason single-serve packages sell so well.
Climbing the Quality Ladder to Compete in the Global Marketplace
Firms in developed countries can compete with those in emerging economies by specializing at the high end of the quality scale.
Do High CEO Salaries Pay Off?
New research suggests that high-priced talent at the top may be justified in a globalized world.
Puzzling over China's Growth
Forget the old assumptions about China's boom — the country's economic growth doesn't fit the usual models. Geert Bekaert talks about what is and isn't behind China's ever-mushrooming economy.
The Blame Game
How cultural differences between Japan and the United States affect the way leaders are perceived when accidents strike.
How Can Rich Countries Best Promote Economic Development in the World’s Poorest Nations?
Paul Tierney, chairman of TechnoServe, an organization that provides technical assistance to entrepreneurs in developing countries, explains what works and what doesn't.
Small Loans on a Large Scale
Is microfinance the key to ending poverty in the developing world? New research findings could help microfinance institutions lower their interest rates and reach more borrowers.
Why Does Africa Struggle?
Why has Africa been left out of the business revolution? William Duggan discusses an alternative to aid for the world's poorest countries.