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India’s
Demographic Moment

by Nandan Nilekani
 
With the right conditions in place — education, entrepreneurialism, and environmental awareness among them — a young, eager, educated workforce can be the key to prosperity.

Filling the
Gulf States’
Infrastructure Gap

by Ibrahim El-Husseini, Fadi Majdalani, and Alessandro Borgogna
If Middle East countries use lower oil prices as an excuse to neglect development of roads, bridges, and power lines, their bright future could be stymied before it begins.
 

Knockoffs Come of Age

by Edward Tse, Kevin Ma, and Yu Huang
 
Once associated with pirated goods, China’s shan zhai companies have become competitive players, even in mature industries.

The Challenges of Balance

by Joe Saddi, Karim Sabbagh, and Richard Shediac
In their quest to build sustainable economies, the Gulf states of the Middle East are learning to manage opposing forces.
 

On Peter Drucker’s Centennial

Regulations and consumer expectations are changing. The business models, capabilities, and practices of the financial-services industry must change with them.

A Better Way to Fix Bankers’ Pay

Instead of bashing bonuses, let’s put in place the incentives we need: linking compensation to risk and capital.

A Global Financial Governance Primer

Government leaders are designing the next regulatory regime for banks; their answers to four basic questions will determine how well it works.

What Banking Needs to Become

Regulations and consumer expectations are changing. The business models, capabilities, and practices of the financial-services industry must change with them.

Profits Down, Spending Steady: The Global Innovation 1000

Booz & Company’s annual study of the world’s biggest corporate R&D spenders finds that most companies have stuck with their innovation programs despite the recession — and many are boosting spending to compete more effectively in the upturn.

An Immodest Proposal for the Next Big Fuel

If nuclear energy represents a genuine way to deal with climate change, let’s test it through a massive joint project involving the U.S., Japan, France, and China.

Welcome, “Stateholder”

The newest corporate stakeholders — government representatives — must learn to become effective agents for reform.

Revving the Growth Engine

India’s burgeoning middle class is fueling automobile sales, though most consumers still choose two-wheel vehicles — at least for now.

A “Hands-on” Approach to Surviving the Recession

Noble Group CEO Richard Elman discusses risk, opportunity, and his growth strategy for the commodities business.

Can the U.S. Learn to Love Renewables?

The CEO of Applied Materials offers a road map for the adoption of solar energy technologies in the United States.
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