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What kind of recession is this?
By Shellie Karabell
Not since the Great Depression has the world economy seen such a perfect storm of failed policies, rising unemployment and stalled growth. Many use the “R” word … but is that “recovery” or “recession”?
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Can the economic crisis encourage European unity?
By Lindsay Brown
When Jean Monnet said the European Union would be drawn together in moments of crisis, he was most likely thinking of martial threats. Today’s economic crisis is nearly as damaging as past wars have been, but can this crisis foster unity within the EU and between the EU, and its long-standing allies?
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Market moves: Not what you learned
in B-School
By Nicholas Bray
Worried about your stocks portfolio? Amid today’s wild market gyrations, it can be hard to get a grip on what, exactly, causes moves in share prices. Here are some price-movers that are decoupled from the economy, but still have an impact.
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The man who measures your CEO’s shoes
By John Church
Justin Menkes has made a successful career out of telling companies who should (or shouldn’t) be their next CEO. And which ones are worth saving when they fail. Read more
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Leadership in crisis – where are the heroes?
By John Church
In a globalised world dominated by financial woes, where are the leaders who will be our salvation? Three INSEAD professors give their views on the problems these leaders face and why they may be falling. Read more
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From management to leadership: An internal journey
By Angela Garvey Hammond
Self-examination is the key to successful leadership and it starts in business school, according to new research.
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Is food marketing making us fat?
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Meetings: Do you really need to show up?
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Virtual tools such as email, instant messaging and Skype can be just as effective as face-to-face meetings. It all depends on orientation and mindsets. Read more
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Private equity comes of age in China, India and Brazil
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Handing out some radical Asian philanthropy
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Wealthy Asian dynasties are redefining the way they share their gains with the communities that helped them prosper. A new study by INSEAD and UBS reveals for the first time shifting trends in Asian philanthropy, from obscure donations to progressive strategies.
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Bridging the gulf between GCC laws and the West
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GCC nations have attempted to modernise and standardise their legal frameworks in the past 30 years to encourage foreign investment in this rapidly growing region. But how much investment can be expected when foreigners can’t own their businesses outright and business debts are secured by a cheque? Read more
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What’s behind the UK riots?
With less than a year to go before the London Olympics, the August riots in Great Britain raised concerns over their impact on the Games, while others claimed this unrest signalled the end of Western civilisation altogether. Nigel Roberts, a former BBC-CNBC reporter shares his three decades of experience from behind-the-lines.
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Shellie Karabell
Editor-in-Chief |
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John Church
Managing Editor |
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Mrinalini Reddy
Web Editor |
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Bachar Bagh
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Knowledge Arabia |
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Aileen Huang
Editor, Knowledge Chinese |
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Contributors: Emma Beer | Nicholas Bray | Jayne Brocklehurst | Lindsay Brown | Angela Garvey Hammond |
Grace Segran |
Jane Williams | Kiernan Rooney (Copy Editing) | Sanjeev Krishna Mandalapu (IT Applications) |
Alan Chan (Video Camera) | Elizabeth Seah (Video Editing) |
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