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When spending hurts
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:44:53 GMT
You’d think that creating a more equitable distribution of wealth would curb the urge to spend on status symbols – be they designer handbags or flat-screen TVs – as the “have-nots” try to keep up with the Jones.” But new marketing consumer research shows that the people will pay the price to stand out, even if they can’t afford it.
| Social media: What next?
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:43:08 GMT
By now, most will acknowledge social media is here to stay. What can we expect and how do companies stay ahead? A digital strategist and former social media manager of The New York Times shares her views.
| Emerging markets: Are the opportunities worth the challenge?
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:42:08 GMT
Spectacular growth, cheap labour, abundant natural resources, pent-up consumer demand – emerging markets have it all! Now here’s the downside…
| Kuehne Nagel: Moving Freight and Managing Risks
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:40:38 GMT
The Kuehne family started shipping goods throughout Germany more than 125 years ago. Today, Kuehne and Nagel is one of the world’s largest logistics firms, a key element in the global economy. They did it by focusing on staff development.
| Hope at the bottom of the pyramid
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:39:32 GMT
In Brazil, one very active social entrepreneur uses technology to cross more than just the digital divide between rich and poor.
| Worn out by the financial crisis? Head for the Social Stock Exchange!
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:33:25 GMT
Fledgling markets where investors and donors can fund enterprises with a social mission exist or are being launched in Brazil, South Africa and Mauritius. But a fully regulated stock exchange where investors can trade in the shares of social enterprises has yet to get off the ground. Stephen Brenninkmeijer, founder of social investment fund Willows Investments, explains why he is backing a London-based project along these lines.
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Fan Gang on the outlook for China post-recession
Prominent Chinese economist Fan Gang gives his views on China as it emerges from the global recession; he says that the free market will play an increasingly important role going forward. |
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Rakesh Mohan on the outlook of India post-recession
Former deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India Rakesh Mohan speculates that India's economy could return to growing by eight per cent in the medium term, thanks in part to the strong financial health of the domestic corporate sector. |
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Hal Gregersen on the Innovator's DNA
INSEAD professor Hal Gregersen reveals in a new study what key skills are needed to develop innovative and creative entrepreneurs.
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Eric Pillmore on Tyco and corporate governance
Eric Pillmore, CEO of Tyco talks about how he carved his governance strategy for Tyco amid amid this climate of distaste and distrust.
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The climate change debate
INSEAD professors Theo Vermaelen and Paul Kleindorfer debate climate change and the implications for businesses post-Copenhagen. |
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