In Hungry World, Japan's Farmers Are Stuck With High-Priced Rice

Rice crop waits in warehouses due to subsidies combined with declining domestic demand
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Global Consumer Gives Small Companies a Big Reach

Nimble global entrepreneurs rely on innovation rather than big company networks
Samuel Palmisano
May 7, 2008

Labor Flexibility to Be Boosted

South Korea considers easing regulations on the dismissal of workers.
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Africa Plays the Rice Card

Well-crafted protectionist policies can protect many rather than just a few
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The Cognitive Age

Education and skills are keys to individual and national prosperity
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