September 11, 2008
Gallup’s chief economist explains how global mispricing costs all of us more than we know, evaluates the effect of the value of the dollar on the U.S. economy, and notes what it all means to consumers.
September 11, 2008
If you’re worried about competing on a global scale, relax and don’t believe the hype, says renowned economist John Helliwell: You might have more to fret about -- and more to gain -- in your own local market.
August 14, 2008
An expert on well-being, John Helliwell explores the connection between distrust and unionization, why too much paperwork can cause workers to feel less engaged, and why we are apt to keep office politics alive, even when it makes us unhappy.
August 14, 2008
Headlines notwithstanding, the outlook for banks is hardly all gloom and doom. “It will get better -- it just takes time for things to right themselves,” says Gallup’s chief economist. He and a financial services expert explain how banks can ...
August 14, 2008
Fulfilling the requirements of an Islamic customer base and complying with Islamic banking principles isn’t easy, and few banks do it well. But for any bank serving a large Muslim population, the effort can be worth it.
August 14, 2008
With the enthusiastic support of Puebla’s governor, this Mexican state’s university for economic development is using an innovative MBA program to create a cadre of business leaders.
July 10, 2008
The factors that motivate China’s executives and workers are no different from those that motivate any executive or any worker. So says Zhang Zhixue, an expert on Chinese business, who thinks Westerners are needlessly perplexed by China.
July 10, 2008
Companies around the globe, such as Starbucks, Procter & Gamble, and Wal-Mart, are battling with the marketing challenges posed by a tough economy. What strategies work best for these global brands -- and why? A marketing expert tackles these ...
June 12, 2008
Robert Frank, author of The Economic Naturalist, shares his take on the “miserably bad job” most colleges do of teaching economics and explains the effect it has on economic decision making. He also tells why simple questions like the ones his ...
May 8, 2008
Many people are, particularly in the U.S. It's time for a reality check. Two experts reveal how the economic boom has actually changed China, what stands in the way of the country's further growth, and what companies from other countries should ...
