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Why We'll Still Never See a 100% Reserve Economy

If banks had to keep 100 percent of capital on reserve, they would be boring, predictable, and only as profitable as interest rates allowed them to be

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Cart Before Horse
Don't look a yield-horse in the mouth
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America's Moving: Hello Texas, Bye-Bye Wyoming
A positive sign for the economy: The exodus from the Midwest has stopped
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China

In China, Politically Connected Firms Have Higher Worker Death Rates
A study published in the Harvard Business Review shows the impact on worker safety of connected officials skirting the rules
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Payoffs to Ex-Judge Are Latest Twist in Chevron Case
A former judge in Ecuador may have been paid by both sides in a dispute over pollution in the Amazon jungle
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U.S. economy

The People's Trust
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Has the World Managed to Conquer Inflation?
Around the planet, the scourge of runaway inflation appears to be subsiding. But a little bit of inflation isn't always a bad thing
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Global Economics

Cigna CEO: Stop Dwelling on Saving Money
The giant insurer is giving bonuses to the doctors who achieve the best outcomes for their patients
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In Davos, the World Economic Forum's Big, Unintelligible Ideas
Somewhere under the gobbledygook may be some good ideas—but who can tell?
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To Fix Overproduction, China Wants to Supersize Industries
China grapples with too much industrial output and weak pricing. A new plan aims to engineer big mergers as the solution
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The Surprising Upside to Japan's 'Currency War'
Japan wants to create inflation, which will weaken the yen. The whole world may benefit
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Africa

South African Miners Are Trapped by Debt
A surge in high-interest lending contributes to mine violence
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Bloomberg View: David Cameron's Reckless Bravery
After a bold speech, Britain's PM needs to increase the U.K.'s influence in Europe
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In Dubai, Services and Exports Drive a New Boom
Construction and finance aren't the factors they were in the last boom
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Japan's Bond Investors Like to Buy Foreign
Brazil was a favorite, now it's Turkey's turn. High yields matter
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America's Moving: Hello Texas, Bye-Bye Wyoming
A positive sign for the economy: The exodus from the Midwest has stopped
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Has the World Managed to Conquer Inflation?
Around the planet, the scourge of runaway inflation appears to be subsiding. But a little bit of inflation isn't always a bad thing
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Global Economics

Guns Don't Kill People, Gun Culture Does
Shooting statistics from Mexico and Switzerland show how lethal America's gun culture has become
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In China, Politically Connected Firms Have Higher Worker Death Rates
A study published in the Harvard Business Review shows the impact on worker safety of connected officials skirting the rules
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Falling U.S. Oil Imports Will Reshape the World Crude Market
The U.S. oil boom means that much of the world's oil will need to find a new home
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Why We'll Still Never See a 100% Reserve Economy
If banks had to keep 100 percent of capital on reserve, they would be boring, predictable, and only as profitable as interest rates allowed them to be
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In Dubai, Services and Exports Drive a New Boom
Construction and finance aren't the factors they were in the last boom
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Cigna CEO: Stop Dwelling on Saving Money
The giant insurer is giving bonuses to the doctors who achieve the best outcomes for their patients
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Europe

A Strong Euro Starts to Worry Europe
Publicly, European leaders say there's no target for the euro's exchange rate, but privately, worries are mounting as the currency strengthens
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Asia

The Surprising Upside to Japan's 'Currency War'
Japan wants to create inflation, which will weaken the yen. The whole world may benefit
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U.S. economy

Student Loans: Debt for Life
With $1 trillion in student debt, it's no longer a given that college pays. Solving the problem requires a wholesale reexamination of higher education
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Emerging Markets

Bill Gates Hates Cash. Here's Why
Why electronic transactions are superior to cash for the world's poor and unbanked
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U.S. economy

The People's Trust
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In Davos, the World Economic Forum's Big, Unintelligible Ideas
Somewhere under the gobbledygook may be some good ideas—but who can tell?
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To Fix Overproduction, China Wants to Supersize Industries
China grapples with too much industrial output and weak pricing. A new plan aims to engineer big mergers as the solution
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Africa

South African Miners Are Trapped by Debt
A surge in high-interest lending contributes to mine violence
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Europe

Groupthink in Davos: The Financial Crisis Is Over
The new worry: a growing bubble in credit markets
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The New (Old) Payroll Tax Is Starting to Hit Hard
With a 2 percent reduction in Social Security payroll tax expiring, all workers will see smaller paychecks, though higher incomes will be least affected
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India

In India, a Facebook and Free-Speech Debate
An online comment on a dead politician leads to an uproar
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economy

The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist
Eighteen million dollars' worth of syrup was discovered stolen this summer. Were the thieves dirty outlaws or capitalist heroes?
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Record U.S. Poverty Rate Holds As Inequality Grows
At least the poverty rate didn't get worse
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The Plight of Young, Black Men Is Worse Than You Think
Government statistics exclude the incarcerated population from the monthly employment survey
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How Will UK Leaving EU Impact Markets?
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- BNP Paribas Currency Strategist Michael Sneyd discusses the pound versus the dollar. He speaks on Bloomberg…
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The Real Reason America's Schools Stink
Quit blaming teachers and students. Parents need to try harder too
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Coming to America? It's Going to Cost You
Why replacing immigration quotas with a tariff-based system would be good for the U.S.—and immigrants, too
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U.S. economy

Why Women Earn Less Than Men a Year Out of School
Even when women and men are in practically identical situations, their earnings quickly diverge
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Europe

McDonald's Offers France a High-Calorie McBaguette
McDonald's is offering a choice of three fillings—hamburger, breaded chicken, or ham and cheese—on a crusty French loaf
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Europe

Bloomberg View: David Cameron's Reckless Bravery
After a bold speech, Britain's PM needs to increase the U.K.'s influence in Europe
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GOP: In Gold We Trust
It's hard to find an economist who doesn't think pegging the dollar to the price of gold is a crank idea
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Africa

What's at Risk in the War on Terror in Mali
Islamist militants are prompting worries about investments and workers' lives
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Why More Immigration, Not Less, Is Key to U.S. Economic Growth
America's restrictive immigration laws are hurting the recovery and endangering the country's future
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Commodities

Why Natural Gas Will Stay Cheap in 2013
Mild winter weather and shale gas drilling are likely to keep natural gas prices low
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Emerging Markets

Pakistan's Imran Khan: From Cricket to Politics to Davos
Khan blames U.S. drone attacks for radicalizing the Pashtun population
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Asia

Hitler Has a Following in India
Indians read Mein Kampf and watch a movie about the Führer
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BMW's Quandt Family Faces Its Nazi PastBusinessweek - Business News, Stock Market & Financial Advice
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White House

Obama’s Next Act: Immigration Reform
There is compelling evidence that unskilled immigrants, legal and illegal, make major contributions to the US economy
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economy

Wage Growth May Signal Inflation Ahead—and Fed Action
Higher pay could speed the end of zero-percent interest rates
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Japan's Bond Investors Like to Buy Foreign
Brazil was a favorite, now it's Turkey's turn. High yields matter
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China

The Cracks in China's Shiny Buildings
Hasty construction and shoddy materials shorten the life of infrastructure
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economy

The Age of Scarcity
Why rising temperatures mean the end of cheap food—and what the world should do about it
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Energy

Coal's Future Is Rocky at Best
Ultracheap natural gas is replacing coal for power generation, and mines are being idled
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Latin America

Mercury's Poisonous, Profitable Role in the New Gold Rush
Millions of small-scale gold miners use the toxic metal, which makes illegal trade in it very lucrative
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Energy

How Brazil Is Making an Example of Chevron
After an oil spill, Brazil has Chevron in its sights. Inside the fight surrounding some of the biggest untapped oil reserves in the world
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Asia

Japan's Fear of Risk Is Getting Dangerous
The Japanese have 844 trillion yen stashed at home and in low-interest savings accounts
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Fortress Davos: Inside the Armed Secret Tunnels
Bloomberg Television's Olivia Sterns explores the network of tunnels in Davos used by VIPs to move around the town.
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China

China's 'Leftover Ladies' Are Anything But
Urban women are deferring marriage—or not even bothering
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China

China's New Year Holiday That Isn't
A puzzling edicts rearranges the holiday for China's office workers
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Choking in China: Beijing Suffers Amid Deadly Smog
The pollution has gotten so bad it's "beyond index"
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Pakistan's Community Savings
Millions of Pakistanis save billions of rupees in informal, interest-free savings circles called ballot committees
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Africa

A Potential Underground Solution to Africa's Water Shortage
In bone-dry northern Namibia, a plentiful 10,000-year-old supply of water is discovered in an aquifer
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China

China Is No.1 (Or So Many People Believe)
China's GDP is half the size of America’s. But a global survey shows 42 percent cite China as the leading economy, vs. 36 percent for the U.S.
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economy

U.S. Cities and States Start Spending Again
Local governments finally stir to life
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Global Economics

Japan Wants Free Trade. Its Farmers Don't
A rural minority wields outsize clout
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economy

Oops! The Seven Worst Predictions About 2012
OK, seeing the future ain’t easy. But this wrong is ridiculous
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The Key to Successful Branding in ChinaBusinessweek - Business News, Stock Market & Financial Advice
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economy

Cart Before Horse
Don't look a yield-horse in the mouth
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China

A Chinese Oil Company May Buy Exxon's Iraq Stake
China doubles down on Iraqi oil
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What Are the World's Most Popular Candies?
Despite the recession, global candy consumption is growing. In many countries, the industry giants must battle small players for market share
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The Best Way to Land a Job? It's Still Word of Mouth
Despite major advances in digital job search and hiring tools, the old pre-digital job search strategies still work
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Latin America

The Narco Tunnels of Nogales
The web of smuggling tunnels beneath the Arizona border town reflects the power and ingenuity of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel
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Asia

New Balance Wants Its Tariffs. Nike Doesn't
A trade deal could finish off athletic shoe manufacturing in the U.S.
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China

The Great Internet Firewall of China
A New York Times article about Premier Wen's family wealth has Chinese censors working overtime
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economy

2013 Forecasts From Around the World
Economists and others peer into their crystal balls
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700 Tons of Cold War Gold Bars Finds Its Way Home
The Bundesbank will repatriate 674 metric tons of gold from vaults in Paris and New York by 2020 to restore public confidence in the safety of…
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India

India's Educated Women Face a Conservative Backlash
The gang rape in New Delhi exposes widespread hostility to educated women
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economy

Five Reasons We're in a Recession—and Five We Aren't
The weight of evidence says the Economic Cycle Research Institute is wrong: The U.S. economy is still expanding—precariously
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Asia

Why Is Google’s Eric Schmidt Going to North Korea?
A visit by Google's Eric Schmidt to North Korea stirs speculation about a North Korea opening
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Investing

A Must-Read for Venezuelan Bond Traders
Gossip columnist Nelson Bocaranda has the inside story on President Chávez's health
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Alibaba's Jack Ma Is Moving On, With an IPO Looming
Even after Ma is replaced in May as Alibaba Group's chief executive, he will stay on as executive chairman
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In Pakistan, Savings Circles Beat Banks
Ballot committees force citizens to save, but pay no interest
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Airport Security Is Killing Us
Irrational fears of terrorism are causing Americans to embrace an even bigger danger: driving
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Do Multinationals Really Understand Globalization?
The ability of global companies to leverage global opportunities is surprisingly shallow
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The Surprising Global Shortage of Skilled Workers
The same skills mismatch that clogs the U.S. labor market is at work in other countries around the world, particularly in Asia
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Emerging Markets

America Must Stop Exporting Obesity
While American fast food is popular around the world, it's in the U.S.'s long-term interest to promote healthier eating abroad
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Apps & Software

Inside the Chinese Boom in Corporate Espionage
Chinese corporate espionage is "the greatest transfer of wealth in history," says the U.S. National Security Agency's director. And growing…
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economy

Maple Syrup: Canada's Sticky Gold
Québec’s Great Maple Syrup Robbery wasn’t just about syrup, or money. It was a miniature Canadian Cold War
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Reviving Japan's Economy With 'Devil Wives'
Working mothers could boost the economy, the government says
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India's Top Five Yoga CentersBusinessweek - Business News, Stock Market & Financial Advice
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The 'Red Dawn' Case for Cutting U.S. Defense Spending
America has more allies than ever and faces fewer external threats. So why is the Pentagon's budget still so large?
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Europe

How Mario Draghi Found a Way to Rescue the Euro
The European Central Bank president beat the odds to save the Continent's economy
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Middle East

Dollar-Less Iranians Discover Virtual Currency
The bitcoin is being used to dodge sanctions and a plummeting rial
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Europe

A Russian Lawyer's Death Triggers a Global Money Hunt
From Russia, $230 million in illegal tax refunds may have been money-laundered around the world
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Asia

The Race for Rangoon
With reforms promised and sanctions lifted, Myanmar looks to be Asia's next hot investment market, but it's not for the squeamish
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Asia

Singapore Confronts an Emotion Deficit
A Gallup poll reveals the city-state as the least emotional country
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The Global Obesity Bomb
The big public health challenge will not be how to grow enough food to prevent starvation, but to avoid fat becoming the No. 1 killer
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When It Comes to Government Subsidies, Dirty Energy Still Cleans Up
Renewable energy is getting a bad rap on the campaign trail, but the promise of solar power has never been greater
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China

China's Citizens Will Get a Say on Beijing Pollution
Residents can comment on draft regulations aimed at curbing the Chinese capital's horrendous air pollution
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India's Outsourcing Firms Must Boost Morale
A survey reveals that less than a third of business-process-outsourcing industry employees in India are enthusiastic about their jobs. BPO…
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China

Why Is the Yangtze Running So Red?
Chinese are wondering whether there has been some huge industrial accident or whether it's just the usual silt runoff
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Europe

Europe Groans at Cameron's Talk of an EU Exit
Critics warned that Cameron risks triggering a wave of anti-EU sentiment that will overwhelm him
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China

China: What Kind of Superpower?
China's rise is rattling nerves, but a comparison with another emerging power shows why the country may prove to be a gentle giant
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Latin America

Argentina's International Trade Disaster
Under Argentine President Cristina Fernández, you can't import goods without exporting something of equal value. That's led to a weird economy—and…
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Working with China's Generation Y
Multinational companies in China need to consider new strategies to manage Gen Y employees, now half of China's working-age population
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China

In a Bid for Tech Stardom, China’s TCL Goes Hollywood
For Chinese companies trying to compete with Apple and Samsung, product placement is a way to boost their profile on both sides of the Pacific
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Europe

Krugmenistan vs. Estonia
The Nobel laureate says stimulus and currency devaluation are the best way to survive a crisis. Estonia chose austerity. Why their rancorous, and…
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China

Why the U.S. Needs Chinese Investment
The flap over Sany's plan to build wind farms in Oregon exposes the contradictions in U.S. policy toward Chinese investment
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Europe

Italy's Austerity Leads to Ferrari Sell-Off
Stiff taxes and police raids have some Italians selling their supercars abroad
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White House

The Jack Lew You Don't Know
Obama's pick to run the U.S. Treasury Department is a budget warrior who knows something about Wall Street, too
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U.S. economy

The Rental Generation Sees No Point in Buying
Buffeted by recession, young adults sense danger in ownership
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Has the World Managed to Conquer Inflation?
Around the planet, the scourge of runaway inflation appears to be subsiding. But a little bit of inflation isn't always a bad thing
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Middle East

In Dubai, Services and Exports Drive a New Boom
Construction and finance aren't the factors they were in the last boom
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Global Economics

In Davos, the World Economic Forum's Big, Unintelligible Ideas
Somewhere under the gobbledygook may be some good ideas—but who can tell?
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Emerging Markets

Bill Gates Hates Cash. Here's Why
Why electronic transactions are superior to cash for the world's poor and unbanked
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Global Economics

Cigna CEO: Stop Dwelling on Saving Money
The giant insurer is giving bonuses to the doctors who achieve the best outcomes for their patients
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Asia

The Surprising Upside to Japan's 'Currency War'
Japan wants to create inflation, which will weaken the yen. The whole world may benefit
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Europe

Groupthink in Davos: The Financial Crisis Is Over
The new worry: a growing bubble in credit markets
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China

In China, Politically Connected Firms Have Higher Worker Death Rates
A study published in the Harvard Business Review shows the impact on worker safety of connected officials skirting the rules
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America's Moving: Hello Texas, Bye-Bye Wyoming
A positive sign for the economy: The exodus from the Midwest has stopped
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Guns Don't Kill People, Gun Culture Does
Shooting statistics from Mexico and Switzerland show how lethal America's gun culture has become
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Energy

Falling U.S. Oil Imports Will Reshape the World Crude Market
The U.S. oil boom means that much of the world's oil will need to find a new home
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How Will UK Leaving EU Impact Markets?
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- BNP Paribas Currency Strategist Michael Sneyd discusses the pound versus the dollar. He speaks on Bloomberg…
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Europe

A Strong Euro Starts to Worry Europe
Publicly, European leaders say there's no target for the euro's exchange rate, but privately, worries are mounting as the currency strengthens
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Transportation

The New Silk Road
An international freight-train network links China to Europe, giving multinationals with factories in the interior an alternative to shipping by…
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Housing

China's Gift to U.S. Homeowners
The Chinese represent the fastest-growing group of foreign buyers of U.S. homes
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U.S. economy

The Plight of Young, Black Men Is Worse Than You Think
Government statistics exclude the incarcerated population from the monthly employment survey
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Banks

Why We'll Still Never See a 100% Reserve Economy
If banks had to keep 100 percent of capital on reserve, they would be boring, predictable, and only as profitable as interest rates allowed them to be
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economy

It's Time to See Older Workers as an Asset
The boomers have plenty of incentives to keep working
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China

The Cracks in China's Shiny Buildings
Hasty construction and shoddy materials shorten the life of infrastructure
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Africa

What's at Risk in the War on Terror in Mali
Islamist militants are prompting worries about investments and workers' lives
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Emerging Markets

Pakistan's Imran Khan: From Cricket to Politics to Davos
Khan blames U.S. drone attacks for radicalizing the Pashtun population
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Asia

Map: Where the Emotionally Challenged Live
From stiff upper lips in Singapore to the outright emotionalism of the Philippines, here's a map of feelings among the residents of 152 nations
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Europe

A Russian Lawyer's Death Triggers a Global Money Hunt
From Russia, $230 million in illegal tax refunds may have been money-laundered around the world
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Europe

McDonald's Offers France a High-Calorie McBaguette
McDonald's is offering a choice of three fillings—hamburger, breaded chicken, or ham and cheese—on a crusty French loaf
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Management

Older Entrepreneurs Start Companies Too
A surprising number of company founders are over age 50. They have experience and contacts younger entrepreneurs may lack
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India

India's Poor Starve as Politicians Steal Their Food
Investigations of massive food scams have gone on for years, but there have been no convictions
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Iceland Says Joining EU Not Necessary for Success
Jan. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Iceland President Olafur R. Grimsson talks about European Union membership and oil exploration. He speaks with…
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To Fix Overproduction, China Wants to Supersize Industries
China grapples with too much industrial output and weak pricing. A new plan aims to engineer big mergers as the solution
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Energy

Fracking in the U.K.: Britain Looks to Boost Shale Gas
British authorities hope a new tax regime will spur shale gas exploration in northwestern England and lower prices
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The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist
Eighteen million dollars' worth of syrup was discovered stolen this summer. Were the thieves dirty outlaws or capitalist heroes?
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Japan's Central Bank Is Pressed to Boost Money Supply
The Bank of Japan may lose its independence if it doesn't accede to the prime minister's wishes
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Asia

The Secret Strength of Pakistan's Economy
Much of the country's economy is underground, leaving the government starved for tax revenue
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New Boss Named at TCS
N. Chandrasekaran takes over as CEO at India's largest IT services exporter
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Sports Stars Still Find Endorsement Gold in China
The global recession has limited the endorsement opportunities for Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and other elite athletes, but China remains a bright spot
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U.S. economy

The Rental Generation Sees No Point in Buying
Buffeted by recession, young adults sense danger in ownership
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economy

Wage Growth May Signal Inflation Ahead—and Fed Action
Higher pay could speed the end of zero-percent interest rates
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White House

Obama’s Next Act: Immigration Reform
There is compelling evidence that unskilled immigrants, legal and illegal, make major contributions to the US economy
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Asia

Rediscovering the Philippines
Gains in fighting against corruption and tax dodging are drawing investment -- and positive notice in debt markets -- to the Philippines
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Africa

Mali: From Democratic Model to Terrorist Hot Spot
The country's political, economic and social crises will only worsen in coming months, on top of the obvious security threats
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Asia

In Japan, Retirees Go On Working
A retirement-age hike may ease the country’s pension load
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Inside the Chinese Boom in Corporate Espionage
Chinese corporate espionage is "the greatest transfer of wealth in history," says the U.S. National Security Agency's director. And growing…
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Energy

Utilities Try to Tame the Backlash Against Smart Meters
As consumers balk, utilities are tacking on surcharges for holdouts
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U.S. economy

The People's Trust
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South African Miners Are Trapped by Debt
A surge in high-interest lending contributes to mine violence
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Africa Fears Brain Drain from Blue CardBusinessweek - Business News, Stock Market & Financial Advice
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In China's Dating Scene, Women Get Pickier
As China's population moves to the cities, women are marrying later. Shanghai, where the fertility rate has fallen to half the rate of rapidly…
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Europe

Sicily, a Portrait of Italian Dysfunction
Plagued by debt and a bloated public sector, Italy's largest region is on the brink of fiscal collapse
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India

India's Outsourcing Firms Must Boost Morale
A survey reveals that less than a third of business-process-outsourcing industry employees in India are enthusiastic about their jobs. BPO…
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The Narco Tunnels of Nogales
The web of smuggling tunnels beneath the Arizona border town reflects the power and ingenuity of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel
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Management

Tom Keene Talks to Harvard's Clayton Christensen
The Harvard Business School professor discusses his management classic, The Innovator's Dilemma
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China's Citizens Will Get a Say on Beijing Pollution
Residents can comment on draft regulations aimed at curbing the Chinese capital's horrendous air pollution
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Has the World Managed to Conquer Inflation?
Around the planet, the scourge of runaway inflation appears to be subsiding. But a little bit of inflation isn't always a bad thing
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Emerging Markets

Bill Gates Hates Cash. Here's Why
Why electronic transactions are superior to cash for the world's poor and unbanked
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Global Economics

Guns Don't Kill People, Gun Culture Does
Shooting statistics from Mexico and Switzerland show how lethal America's gun culture has become
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Europe

As Europe’s Currency Crisis Fades, Growth Worsens
Mario Draghi is predicting “gradual recovery,” but there's not much he can do to make it happen
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Global Economics

Cigna CEO: Stop Dwelling on Saving Money
The giant insurer is giving bonuses to the doctors who achieve the best outcomes for their patients
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Energy

Falling U.S. Oil Imports Will Reshape the World Crude Market
The U.S. oil boom means that much of the world's oil will need to find a new home
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economy

America's Moving: Hello Texas, Bye-Bye Wyoming
A positive sign for the economy: The exodus from the Midwest has stopped
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Africa

South African Miners Are Trapped by Debt
A surge in high-interest lending contributes to mine violence
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economy

Cart Before Horse
Don't look a yield-horse in the mouth
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Europe

Groupthink in Davos: The Financial Crisis Is Over
The new worry: a growing bubble in credit markets
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Middle East

In Dubai, Services and Exports Drive a New Boom
Construction and finance aren't the factors they were in the last boom
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Asia

The Surprising Upside to Japan's 'Currency War'
Japan wants to create inflation, which will weaken the yen. The whole world may benefit
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Global Economics

In Davos, the World Economic Forum's Big, Unintelligible Ideas
Somewhere under the gobbledygook may be some good ideas—but who can tell?
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economy

Canada's Corn Belt Attracts the Hot Money
As temperatures moderate, more investors are backing corn in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
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U.S. economy

The Plight of Young, Black Men Is Worse Than You Think
Government statistics exclude the incarcerated population from the monthly employment survey
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Bill Gates: The Rich Must Help the Poor
In his first annual progress report on the Gates Foundation's projects, the former Microsoft chairman says he's boosting its giving
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Europe

Spain's Corruption Crisis Reaches the Palace
A series of high-profile cases reveals widespread corruption in Spain
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Alone, 'Riodoce' Covers the Mexican Drug Cartel Beat
One small paper in Mexico does investigative reporting on the drug wars
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Europe

A Russian Lawyer's Death Triggers a Global Money Hunt
From Russia, $230 million in illegal tax refunds may have been money-laundered around the world
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Africa

Mali: From Democratic Model to Terrorist Hot Spot
The country's political, economic and social crises will only worsen in coming months, on top of the obvious security threats
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China

A Chinese Oil Company May Buy Exxon's Iraq Stake
China doubles down on Iraqi oil
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China

Why China Can't Afford a Confrontation With Japan
The dispute over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands comes at a delicate moment for Beijing
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China

How to Strike a Deal in China: Juan Antonio Fernandez
Go slow, since the Chinese expect a long negotiation, and be prepared for horse trading that continues even after the contract is signed
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Energy

Utilities Try to Tame the Backlash Against Smart Meters
As consumers balk, utilities are tacking on surcharges for holdouts
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Banks

Why We'll Still Never See a 100% Reserve Economy
If banks had to keep 100 percent of capital on reserve, they would be boring, predictable, and only as profitable as interest rates allowed them to be
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India

India's Educated Women Face a Conservative Backlash
The gang rape in New Delhi exposes widespread hostility to educated women
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Europe

Bloomberg View: David Cameron's Reckless Bravery
After a bold speech, Britain's PM needs to increase the U.K.'s influence in Europe
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Global Economics

Japan's Central Bank Is Pressed to Boost Money Supply
The Bank of Japan may lose its independence if it doesn't accede to the prime minister's wishes
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India

India's Poor Starve as Politicians Steal Their Food
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