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Business and commerce are at the heart of capitalist societies, and are becoming increasingly powerful as technologies proliferate and leaders acquire vast amounts of wealth and influence. Carnegie Council’s programs, events, and experts analyze these developments through an ethical lens.

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NOV 15, 2023 Podcast

Beijing Rules: How China Weaponized Its Economy to Confront the World, with Bethany Allen

MAR 24, 2022 Podcast

The Doorstep: How Cryptocurrencies & NFTs May Change the Global World Order, with David Yermack

NYU Stern's Professor David Yermack discusses NFTs, Ukraine, and the future of crypto with Carnegie Council Senior Fellows Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin.

MAY 6, 2022 Podcast

For Companies, Could China Be the Next Russia? with Perth Tolle

Isaac Stone Fish and finance expert Perth Tolle discuss the global economic backlash to Russia after the Ukraine invasion, China, and much more.

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Chinese Electric Car. CREDIT <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12641653@N07/" target=_blank">Michael Arent</a>

SEP 29, 2011 Article

Sustainability in China: More than Winning a Cleantech War

While the global sustainability discussion is focused on carbon emissions, the Chinese people will continue working on problems that are tangible for them, such as ...

SEP 22, 2011 Podcast

In an Era of Increased Transparency, A New Approach to Business Branding

As he retools Lipman, a New York advertising agency, Michael Mendenhall discusses a new approach to branding. He also talks about how companies' ethics are ...

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SEP 21, 2011 Podcast

Jackson-Vanik: Time for Reconsideration?

The Jackson-Vanik amendment has been imposed on Russia for 37 years. Is it time for repeal? This event is in cooperation with EastWest Institute.

The Army patrols the World Trade Center footprint. CREDIT: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/todderick42/453312457/" target="_blank">Todd Page (CC)</a>

SEP 15, 2011 Podcast

Decision Points: The American Dream in the Balance

Led by Sam Speedie, who stepped up immediately after 9/11 and went into public service, this group of under-40s Carnegie New Leaders discuss how to ...

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SEP 14, 2011 Podcast

That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back

What can America do as it faces four major challenges--globalization, the revolution in information technology, chronic deficits, and its energy consumption?

CREDIT: Dennis Doyle, Carnegie Council

SEP 9, 2011 Podcast

What Should be the Next Phase in U.S.-Russia Relations?

Reflecting on U.S.-Russia relations, Thomas Graham and Nikolas Gvosdev agree that there is an urgent need to find a common strategic purpose that ...

CREDIT: Dennis Doyle, Carnegie Council

SEP 9, 2011 Transcript

What Should be the Next Phase in U.S.-Russia Relations?

Reflecting on U.S.-Russia relations, Thomas Graham and Nikolas Gvosdev agree that there is an urgent need to find a common strategic purpose that ...

CREDIT: Marlin Mine. &copy; 2011 Anna Fawcus/Oxfam America.

SEP 9, 2011 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Mining a Grave Concern in Guatemala's Election

Strong natural resource management is essential for a young democracy, yet Guatemala's human rights advocates face death threats after a failed presidential debate on mining.

SEP 2, 2011 Podcast

Global Ethics Corner: The Keystone XL Oil Pipeline and the National Interest

A proposed Canadian pipeline would transport bitumen from the tar sands of Alberta to refineries on the Gulf Coast, crossing the border. Is Keystone XL ...

SEP 1, 2011 Podcast

The U.S. Credit Rating Downgrade: What Does it Mean?

Is the U.S. no longer the center of the economic universe? Credit expert Ann Rutledge discusses the recent credit rating downgrade of the U....