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FEBRUARY 24, 2010
A new study by Grant Thornton International surveyed companies in 36 countries to see which nations have the best expectations for increased profits in 2010.
JANUARY 29, 2010
From presidents and business moguls to the occasional celebrity, nothing attracts the world's top leaders like the annual World Economic Forum in Davos
JANUARY 19, 2010
From U.S. President Barack Obama to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, here are the 10 world leaders likely to top the news in 2010, according to consultancy Eurasia Group
JANUARY 5, 2010
The annual list of geopolitical risks from
consultancy Eurasia Group identifies the U.S.-China relationship as the No.
1 threat in 2010
DECEMBER 22, 2009
The men and women who have done the impossible and/or improbable, in business, politics, media, and entertainment. The lesson: Passion and persistence pay off
DECEMBER 14, 2009
Meet 14 of the green power brokers attending the Copenhagen Global Climate Change Summit in December 2009
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
Even as some countries aim to fill their budget gaps by cracking down on corporate tax evasion, others offer low tax rates to lure corporate relocations
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
The World Economic Forum's annual Global Competitiveness Report 2009-2010 rankings reshuffle the world's customary leaders, with Switzerland surpassing the U.S. at the top and New Zealand leaping to No. 20 in a WEF list dominated by European countries
AUGUST 19, 2009
Long vacations can be surprisingly beneficial to a country's economic performance
AUGUST 10, 2009
How well do U.S. business leaders think President Barack Obama has done in his first six months in office? The CEO-in-chief gets mixed reviews
JULY 7, 2009
The Global Peace Index ranks 144 nations by measuring which are the most peaceful at home and abroad, and concludes that the most peaceful nations often are the most prosperous
MAY 20, 2009
In its annual ranking of the world's top economies, Swiss business school IMD finds the U.S. still No. 1, despite the downturn
MAY 4, 2009
Move over Bangalore: Consultancy KPMG has identified 31 cities around the world that could become outsourcing hubs
APRIL 28, 2009
President Obama's first 100 days have included dramatic stimulus plans, swooning and soaring markets, a bold budget, a contracting economy, and new strategies for a two-front war
APRIL 27, 2009
Washington has decreed that by 2022, U.S. fuel consumption must include 21 billion gallons a year of advanced biofuels. Here are some leading research efforts
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
The occupations that added or subtracted the most jobs over the past year
FEBRUARY 8, 2009
How unemployment rates vary for men, women, young, old, and other demographic groups
FEBRUARY 3, 2009
While the outlook is bright for companies that can help corporations go green, overall the recession has slowed the shift
JANUARY 29, 2009
What the House version of the Obama stimulus plan means for each state
JANUARY 22, 2009
The man helming the Energy Dept. speaks about topics from climate change and
coal to the U.S.-China relations
DECEMBER 3, 2008
Obama Cabinet advisers
NOVEMBER 17, 2008
Not all chieftains want the same thing from the White House
NOVEMBER 17, 2008
Barack Obama's first task: building an economic team. His Treasury Secretary pick, expected in a couple of weeks at most, will set the stage for later choices. For other posts, key campaign advisers no doubt will be rewarded. But the Cabinet "should signal the Administration's priorities and have highly credible people in key jobs," says a veteran of Democratic transitions.
OCTOBER 27, 2008
A close look at John McCain's and Barack Obama's positions on taxes, jobs, education, health care, the financial crisis, and retirement
OCTOBER 22, 2008
In the World Economic Forum's annual ranking of the world's most competitive economies, the U.S. is once again No. 1, Europe stays strong, and Asia continues its rise
OCTOBER 20, 2008
BusinessWeek speaks with people at Starbucks around the country about the impact of the financial and economic turmoil on their lives
AUGUST 18, 2008
The next president will face formidable obstacles to implementing his policies, not least of which is a weak economy
AUGUST 18, 2008
The last Presidential election during which economic conditions were this bad was in 1992, in which Democrat Bill Clinton challenged George H.W. Bush's reelection bid. "Change" was a big theme back then, too
AUGUST 4, 2008
Whether the U.S. is currently in a recession or faltering on the brink of one remains anybody's guess.
JULY 8, 2008
Products made with petroleum are rising in price and poking bigger holes in consumers' wallets
JULY 8, 2008
BusinessWeek.com readers respond to Jane Sasseen's story "Taxing the 'Not-So-Rich' Rich"
JUNE 30, 2008
The value of goods imported from OPEC nations is up 60% so far over last year, and the U.S. merchandise trade deficit widened to $73 billion in April. But the picture isn't as grim when pricey petroleum products are excluded.
JUNE 20, 2008
A look at the stances of the Republican and Democratic Presidential candidates in 16 crucial areas
JUNE 16, 2008
Most Americans say further gasoline price increases won't affect their summer driving plans. Sure, prices are at a record. But a typical road trip hasn't gotten all that much more expensive.
JUNE 9, 2008
While prices for older Americans have kept pace with overall inflation, spending shifts with age. Seniors dedicate more to health care, less to such items as sneakers and alcohol. One expense—nursing-home care—varies widely by city.
JUNE 2, 2008
Paperwork may involve less actual paper in this digital age, but the number of documents that must be generated has continued to rise.
MAY 28, 2008
Leaders in Israel, Jordan, and elsewhere are backing an ambitious water and real estate project that could help build ties—and peace
MAY 12, 2008
The global inflation picture is mixed. Although food and energy prices have gone sky-high, price increases of other goods and services are still contained. In many countries, core inflation—which leaves out food and energy—is actually lower than it was a year ago.
APRIL 21, 2008
The housing bust has gotten most of the headlines, but the real story is the astonishing buildup of household debt in the U.S. and around the world in recent years.
APRIL 10, 2008
The Nordic region still dominates the rankings of the most network-ready economies, but the U.S., Korea, and Switzerland posted big gains this year
MARCH 10, 2008
The effort to combat rising global temperatures by cutting greenhouse gases is becoming more urgent. According to McKinsey & Co., a combination of measures could reduce emissions by 2030.
MARCH 4, 2008
See what the frontrunners are saying, or not saying, about the leading issues
MARCH 3, 2008
Consumers are complaining more, and no government agency is less popular than the IRS. Employees who deal directly with customers aren't paid very well. Globally, call center staff in Europe get the most coaching.
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
Author and professor of political science Kerwin Swint provides prime examples of history's greatest smear campaigns
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
U.S. students are far from the head of the class globally. SAT math scores are about the same since 1972, and reading results are lower. In science, the U.S. is stuck in the middle of the pack. Employers are not impressed.
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
A new study suggests that what matters isn't having the best tech infrastructure, but how well a country makes use of it
FEBRUARY 18, 2008
Both U.S. factory orders and demand abroad have held up. But tighter lending standards may soon crimp spending. Companies are financing projects with debt because profits don't cover outlays. Tech stocks are falling on the weaker investment outlook.
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
Potential influence, not power, is the key factor in a list of top politicians picked by Eurasia Group
JANUARY 21, 2008
Gen-Y voters swarmed New Hampshire during the state's first-in-the-nation Presidential primaries. They are engaged and care deeply about the issues
JANUARY 21, 2008
There are mounting concerns over an economic recession in the U.S. Unfortunately, there's no unambiguous leading indicator of economic downturns. If a recession does occur, a trend of moderating economic volatility since the mid-1980s suggests it will be mild.
JANUARY 14, 2008
As the price of crude hits record highs, consumers pay the price in ways obvious (like higher heating bills) and not so obvious (like pricier diapers)
DECEMBER 28, 2007
The top eight Presidential contenders weigh in on issues of importance to baby boomers: Social Security, Medicare, and long-term care
DECEMBER 24, 2007
The labor market keeps weakening as the subprime crisis unfolds
DECEMBER 24, 2007
We visit a small city in Mexico to get the real story on how newly available—and extremely expensive—credit affects the lives of the working poor
DECEMBER 17, 2007
Foreigners aren't just buying stocks and bonds. They're taking big stakes in U.S. businesses, especially in the materials and financial industries.
DECEMBER 10, 2007
Following the insurance money
DECEMBER 3, 2007
Strikes in Hollywood and on Broadway are making headlines, but work stoppages in the U.S. are becoming less frequent—and less of an economic factor.
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
We canvassed the leading Presidential candidates to share their views of innovation — what it is and what they'll do
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
We canvassed the leading Presidential candidates to share their views of innovation — what it is and what they'll do
NOVEMBER 19, 2007
How to tell whether credit woes will—or won't—drag down the U.S. economy
NOVEMBER 12, 2007
Global trade is booming. Strong worldwide growth and a weaker dollare are spurring U.S. exports, which is good for manufacturing employment and the economy overall
NOVEMBER 9, 2007
Stepping Out with Mayor Daley
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
World food prices are accelerating even as subsidies remain high
SEPTEMBER 19, 2007
The Sept. 18 rate cut is just a start. Here are the issues that could be keeping Fed officials awake at night
SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
See what the frontrunners are saying, or not saying, about this leading issue
JULY 19, 2007
Programmers, engineers, and others take to the streets of San Jose
JULY 13, 2007
The business world's most wanted—due to the nature of their crimes, they have the money to evade justice, at least for a while
JUNE 25, 2007
For years businessmen have tried their hands at managing government. BusinessWeek asked Mitchell Moss, a professor of urban policy and planning at the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at NYU, to review ten of those former executives and assign them grades
JUNE 25, 2007
A day in the life of Michael Bloomberg
MAY 25, 2007
Originally meant to help U.S. companies hire skilled workers from abroad when none were available at home, H-1B visas are increasingly being used by non-U.S. companies
MAY 8, 2007
Whether fermented from corn or sugar cane, America's biggest bet on renewable energy starts out life as grain alcohol
APRIL 14, 2007
Tax season for Americans is a time of refunds and remittances, but do you ever consider the final destination for all those dollars?
JANUARY 8, 2007
States have been cracking down on the types of suits that can be filed and how much can be recovered. Here's a look at some of the restrictions
JANUARY 8, 2007
Viewed variously as crusaders for the common man or corporate shakedown artists, plaintiffs' lawyers have long been among the most flamboyant and high-profile players in the American business landscape. While their fortunes are now turning, the last decade saw them at the peak of their prominence. Remember these faces from the glory days?
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
One wrong move and the U.S. could face its next fiscal crisis, or worse. Want proof? Consider the worst decisions from U.S. economic history
JUNE 12, 2006
The new Treasury Secretary is just following a trend: Goldman Sachs has supplied talent to the U.S. government since World War II
OCTOBER 24, 2005
The retiring Fed chairman met the twin challenges of economic and technological upheaval. Here's how BusinessWeek reported the milestones of his career
MAY 16, 2005
Here are some Americans whose concerns about risk clash with their political views
MARCH 14, 2005
How we got to the current impasse is a tortuous tale, one that has played out in thousands of courtrooms, legislatures, and law-review articles. Here are the turning points
MARCH 14, 2005
A four-step plan for litigation reform
JANUARY 24, 2005
President Bush and other free-market advocates are pushing the most sweeping change to since Social Security's inception, based on a simple premise: Let the stock market help fix it
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