The spirit level

We are social epidemiologists; people who usually spend their time trying to understand how social factors affect population health.Our work has focused on different aspects of wellbeing in rich marke.. Read full story

The competitive advantage of global finance

There's a remarkable level of heterogeneity out there on how firms are structuring their worldwide operations and how cognisant they are of these opportunities.The first common mistake that I came acr.. Read full story

How IT shapes decision making

What determines whether decisions happen on the bottom, middle, or top rung of the corporate ladder?New research offers a surprising conclusion: The answer often lies in the technology that a company .. Read full story

Obama in India

President Obama's forthcoming visit to India will be historic if he succeeds in cementing a global partnership with New Delhi.Obama has consistently held that India more than any other emerging power .. Read full story

The life you can save

The World Bank defines extreme poverty as not having enough income to meet the most basic human needs for adequate food, water, shelter, clothing, sanitation, healthcare, and education.

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The life you can save

The World Bank defines extreme poverty as not having enough income to meet the most basic human needs for adequate food, water, shelter, clothing, sanitation, healthcare, and education.

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Rocket science retailing

What is rocket science retailing?
It means that retailers should: Use the data generated at your stores to understand customers and their needs deeply.
Develop the ability to respond to th.. Read full story

The profits of power

Corporate firms, not states, are responsible for the return of realpolitik in Europe.
The international political economy needs a better understanding of the role that these firms play in world .. Read full story

Moral clarity

Of all the things in the world that need changing,metaphysics may not be high on your list of priorities.
But to understand how metaphysics circumscribes your life,consider what you mean when you.. Read full story

Break from the pack

Welcome to the Copycat Economy, where everyone has access to the same resources and talent, where the web is the great equaliser, and where the market’s twin foundations are imitation and commod.. Read full story