- 1.The new fortune at the bottom of the pyramidProfound changes are closing the gap between the world’s poorest consumers and others, offering an unprecedented opportunity for businesses to create — and share in — prosperity. For more insight, see “Changes to the Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid.”
- 2.Shall I Compare Thee to an Andy Grove?In a world of princes and apprentices, the performance of Shakespeare’s plays can release your inner king or queen.
- 3.Frenemies with Benefits
When their profit goals differ, fiercely competitive firms may decide to collaborate with each other on complementary offerings.
- 4.What happened after India eliminated cashIn 2016, the Indian government abruptly wiped out most of the nation’s currency in hopes of ending black money and curbing corruption. Has the experiment worked?
- 5.The fortune at the bottom of the pyramidLow-income markets present a prodigious opportunity for the world’s wealthiest companies — to seek their fortunes and bring prosperity to the aspiring poor.
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