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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
OCTOBER 26, 2009
BusinessWeek consulted popular brands and industry experts for
this year's holiday hits
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
JUNE 25, 2009
From Baltimore to Mongolia, award-winning development projects from local chambers of commerce have helped business and strengthened global ties
MARCH 2, 2009
An IHS Global Insight analysis looks at 30 sectors to see which will be among the hardest hit by job loss
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
More online companies are relying on volunteer labor
JANUARY 21, 2009
The inauguration of President Obama marks a new era in American politics and government for one photojournalist
DECEMBER 24, 2008
The recession slams the workforce
DECEMBER 24, 2008
A look at the numbers across the U.S.
DECEMBER 18, 2008
Is your state going broke? The economic crisis has gutted state coffers, forcing governors to raise taxes, slash services, or both
DECEMBER 16, 2008
Learn how to bat with David Ortiz, hang out with Nicolas Cage, or ride the Boss's own hog. Big-hearted celebs donate themselves and their stuff for good causes
DECEMBER 15, 2008
Chastened by the gloomy economic outlook, companies are slashing their payrolls
DECEMBER 15, 2008
The housing and stock market downturns are forcing Americans who thought they were done with the world of work to try to find jobs wherever they can
DECEMBER 8, 2008
Many of America's ultra-rich continued to give big donations to charity in 2008, despite the worst financial crisis in decades.
DECEMBER 8, 2008
Here are 15 of the biggest bequests in 2008 by wealthy Americans who've died. The money is benefiting schools, arts organizations—even pets
DECEMBER 8, 2008
BusinessWeek's Steve Hamm toured the subcontinent looking at projects financed by small loans from Grameen Bank
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
AUGUST 19, 2008
More than two of every three Americans is classified as obese or overweight
AUGUST 11, 2008
Some professional athletes just can't give it up. We take a look at 20 who tried retirement only, to get back in the game
JULY 8, 2008
For socially responsible investment funds, good intentions don't always lead to high profits
JUNE 20, 2008
Upstarts in the Funeral Industry
JUNE 18, 2008
From solar panels to less packaging, the retailer continues to
unveil Earth-friendly initiatives
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
APRIL 4, 2008
In its annual survey of male-female inequality, the World Economic Forum reports that the Scandinavian nations continue to shine, while the U.S. dropped several notches
MARCH 27, 2008
Ahead of the 2008 Summer Games, the list of potential embarrassments for the Chinese government ranges from issues of human rights and pollution at home to violence in Tibet and Darfur
MARCH 24, 2008
The world literacy rate has risen sharply in recent decades, especially for women. Still, many people have trouble reading documents, even in developed countries such as Italy. In the U.S., demand for e-books is up, but young Americans don't spend much time reading.
MARCH 11, 2008
The many executives busted by former New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer likely have more than a passing interest in the current governor's troubles
MARCH 10, 2008
From gasoline to home heating oil, prices for petroleum-based products are soaring. Here are some ways Americans are coping, which over time could make the country as a whole more efficient
MARCH 10, 2008
Hope and frustration in Cuba
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
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
Author and professor of political science Kerwin Swint provides prime examples of history's greatest smear campaigns
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
The mission of Paul Polak's organization is to lift millions out of poverty by making the low-cost products they need to fend for themselves
FEBRUARY 14, 2008
A wave of good deeds continues on the Net, from Web sites focusing on global concerns to PayPal's donation widget
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
From driving a Prius to screwing in a fluorescent lightbulb, more U.S. consumers are factoring the environment into their choices
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
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 18, 2007
In a heated political climate, Presidential candidates are walking a tightrope between strong pro- and anti-immigrant sentiment
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
Businesspeople gave big: Fifteen of the 50 gave at least $100 million, and one givr donated $723 million
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
Twenty-five philanthropists who made a difference, and changed the way we think about giving
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
Charity Navigator does your giving homework for you by researching which organizations spend your money most efficiently and protect your privacy best
OCTOBER 29, 2007
Our list of large companies making a lot of noise about combating climate change separates the real leaders in carbon reduction from the wannabes
SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
Mobile phones are transforming lives and creating new business opportunities for rural Africans
SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
The Kaiser Family Foundation's annual survey finds that health-care costs continue to easily outpace the rate of inflation and pay raises
SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
See what the frontrunners are saying, or not saying, about this leading issue
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
From smart lighting to high-tech recycling, these eco-friendly innovations are already making a difference
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Here are some outfits that manage to pursue eco-friendly policies at the same time they are maximizing the bottom line
AUGUST 20, 2007
For a century, companies have split over the right way to manage a workforce
AUGUST 20, 2007
How the world of tomorrow looked through yesterday's lens
AUGUST 13, 2007
Zipcar founder Robin Chase argues that ride-sharing—her new venture reintroduces car pooling—is more environment-friendly than even hybrid cars
AUGUST 13, 2007
California voted to legalize medical marijuana, but dispensaries like L.A.'s Green Goddess are still targeted by the DEA
AUGUST 6, 2007
The Pet Economy
AUGUST 6, 2007
We're spending billions to keep our four-legged friends healthy and well-fed, not to mention coiffed, togged, and pampered at luxury spas
JULY 24, 2007
It's more like the 50-finger discount these days, as organized teams make shoplifting a growth "business." Here's a look at their top targets
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 22, 2007
It's still the world's largest company, but the Arkansas-based chain has seen its fortunes erode recently. Here's a look at some highs and lows
JUNE 21, 2007
China's human rights record has put corporate sponsors of the 2008 games in an awkward position. Here's a rundown of top sponsors—and critics
JUNE 14, 2007
The bi-annual list is intended to draw attention and funds to neglected or endangered architectural sites
JUNE 5, 2007
Fast-track India likely will be home to the world's fifth-biggest consumer market by 2025, a trend that should lift nearly 300 million Indians out of poverty
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 10, 2007
A new study by BBDO Worldwide yields a treasure trove of data about how everyday routines vary across the world
APRIL 13, 2007
Worried about outsourcing and U.S. underperformance in engineering? Meet some kids whose robotics acumen may reassure you
APRIL 9, 2007
Around the country, students are organizing in novel ways to demand the greening of their campuses and the world beyond
APRIL 9, 2007
From Vietnam to global warming, U.S. university and college students have understood the power of civil disobedience and strength in numbers
APRIL 2, 2007
Driving the Candidates
MARCH 28, 2007
An annual survey finds Denmark first and Chad last in the use of info tech and networks to drive economic growth
MARCH 19, 2007
They might not all have clean air yet, but these 15 metros saw the steepest declines in ground-level ozone pollution—the primary constituent of smog—between 1990 and 2005
MARCH 12, 2007
In 1968 a group of black kids enrolled in a small Massachusetts college. Many went on to become stars in law, literature, and finance—-thanks to a far-sighted mentor
MARCH 5, 2007
Not everyone convicted in the court of public opinion suffers the same fate in front of a jury.
FEBRUARY 22, 2007
A study by the Brookings Institution estimates how the shift of U.S. jobs abroad is likely to affect U.S. metro areas through 2015
FEBRUARY 15, 2007
The U.S. is no stranger to extreme weather, with more powerful hurricanes, floods, and drought exacting tremendous tolls. Here are the costliest in recent years
JANUARY 10, 2007
A new breed of designer is looking at clothing as a way to help address social ills
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?
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
DECEMBER 11, 2006
From art museums to neurosurgery, these families and individuals put a lot of thought into how they wanted their money to make a difference
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
Deep-pocketed, big-hearted celebrities give money—and more--when it comes to causes they care about
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
Today's big, headline-grabbing philanthropists, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, follow a rich tradition going back to the early industrialists
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
These philanthropists set the gold standard for bequests, transforming the charitable landscape for years to come with their generosity
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
They may be first-timers on BusinessWeek's list, but they certainly aren't strangers to philanthropy
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
Whether it's a dance program in Alabama or an opera on a military base, NEA-supported performances are going strong
NOVEMBER 9, 2006
In the form of a new bed net design, the global non-profit leads a public-private partnership to fight malaria in Africa
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
Here's what some well-known pols did after leaving public service
OCTOBER 20, 2006
To raise money for Octagon founder Mead Wells' charity, A Leg to Stand On, these Wall Street wizards loosened their ties, stayed up late, and rocked out
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
Whether NASCAR conservatives or Lexus liberals, consumers' spending habits reveal some collective voting patterns
SEPTEMBER 14, 2006
David Ramey is a pioneering California winemaker whose 10-year-old winery, Ramey Wine Cellars, is among the best in the U.S.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
Cantor Fitzgerald lost 658 people when terrorists flew a jet into the World Trade Center, where the financial firm had its offices. Five years later Cantor Fitzgerald is flourishing and the survivors have for the most part put their lives back together. Their stories:
SEPTEMBER 6, 2006
Take a look at the key inventions—such as rubber tires, frozen food, and the Remington rifle—that helped the U.S. grow
SEPTEMBER 6, 2006
The U.S. population is expected to reach 300 million this year. Here's a brief history of the country and its growth since the first census
AUGUST 21, 2006
Society is usually the better for the competitive instinct, that raw urge to beat the other guy. Sure, sometimes it can get nasty. But where would we be if it didn't? Some notable moments in personal competition
AUGUST 14, 2006
The U.S. National Slavery Museum has a collection of artifacts, a staff, a design by C.C. Pei, and a proposed site, but not yet a home
JULY 24, 2006
It's not all about Boca and Tucson. Check out these options &some of them even have snow
JUNE 26, 2006
A Rhode Island high school, The Met, helps students who mostly have failed at conventional schools fulfill their academic potential
JUNE 16, 2006
Instead of sitting on the beach with the latest bestseller, consider helping someone in need. And it isn't all work and no play
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
Cyberspace is full of community sites to help you plan a trip, get a job, or make a friend. Here's a rundown
JANUARY 9, 2006
Events to Watch for in the New Year
NOVEMBER 28, 2005
From Bill Gates to Sam Walton, here are the business leaders who made the richest philanthropic contributions in 2005
NOVEMBER 28, 2005
A star-studded roster of top-name sports stars is helping worthy causes go for the gold. Here are some of them
MAY 12, 2005
It has become one of America's largest megachurches. And now it's sharing its growth tactics with other aspiring groups
JANUARY 31, 2005
It's not just Europe—China and other emerging-market economies are aging fast, too. There are solutions, but it's time to act
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