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Joseph Stiglitz: The American Dream in Asia's Century
Without addressing growing inequality, says the Nobel Prize-winning economist, average Americans could be left in the dust by their counterparts in Asia.
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Video: Experts on China's Economy 'Brawl' Before Upcoming Asia Society Talk
Economists Jim Chanos and Stephen Roach, who will be speaking at Asia Society New York on Wednesday, agree to disagree over where the Chinese economy is headed.
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'Right Chemistry' Defines Starbucks-India Joint Venture
Avani Davda shares insights - the journey that brought Starbucks to India.
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Burberry, Baijiu and Bo: Five Lessons Learned in China's Luxury Market in 2012
Avery Booker reports on five trends in the Chinese luxury market in 2012.
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Summers: 'Disastrous' Fiscal Cliff Scenario Threatens U.S. Prestige, Security Worldwide
Lawrence H. Summers sizes up the chances for a deal in Washington — and also gives his version of the events depicted in "The Social Network."
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ASEAN+6: Free Trade Across Asia
A panel of experts debate the purpose and potential repercussions of the recent ASEAN+6 agreement.
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Claire Chiang: First Principles and Compassionate Capitalism
The co-founder of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts explains her doctrine of "doing well by doing good."
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Dutch Central Bank President: What Caused, and What Will Halt, Eurozone Crisis
Klaas Knot described measures taken to resolve the Euro zone crisis and explained the Euro zone’s role in the global economy.
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Michael J. Silverstein Hails 'Continent-Sized Opportunity' in China and India
"$10 Trillion Prize" co-author assesses what consumer revolutions in China and India mean for American business.
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Carr: Australia 'Not Leveraged Against Any One National Economy'
A Chinese slowdown will not necessarily equal an end to Australian economic growth, said Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr on Monday before a packed house at The Pierre in New York City.
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Subramanian: Renminbi Will Become World’s Reserve Currency
The economist and author projects that China's currency will supplant the dollar on the global stage.
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