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Framing ethical perspectives

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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MAR 24, 2011 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Obama's Tricky Trip to El Salvador

Coming into office, Obama seemed to be in tune with Latin America in terms of economic policy, but the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations indicate an about-face.

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MAR 2, 2011 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: 100% Renewable by 20XX

The right mix of technologies and policy tools is lining up to move the world off dirty energy by mid century, but it will take ...

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FEB 28, 2011 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Innovations: Better Safe than Sorry

Corporate executives should never have to apologize for violations when they can instead build global opportunities by advancing human rights.

FEB 24, 2011 Podcast

Roo Rogers on Collaborative Consumption

Author and eco-entrepreneur Roo Rogers' ventures include an alternative town-car service that uses hybrid cars. His recent book, &quot;What's Mine is Yours,&quot; discusses ...

CREDIT: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ciat/5367322642/">International Center for Tropical Agriculture</a> (<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en">CC</a>).

FEB 15, 2011 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Is Famine the New Norm?

If we truly consider world hunger an abomination, and not merely an investment opportunity, big changes need to be made in food policy.

FEB 7, 2011 Podcast

Just Business: Susan Davis on Business Solutions to Fight Poverty

"Although there is no magic bullet, social entrepreneurship unlocks everybody's ability to be a change maker and to participate in the solutions to their own ...

FEB 4, 2011 Podcast

Just Business: Peter Escher on the MBA Oath

Can MBAs be held to "do no harm" standards similar to those of MDs? The MBA Oath was created by a group of Class of 2009 ...

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FEB 3, 2011 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Digital Rations

Internet access is politicized in Castro's Cuba and critical expression suppressed, but as technological savvy increases on the island many are able to connect through ...

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FEB 1, 2011 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: All Aboard for High-Speed Rail

The Obama administration has given passenger rail the strongest federal push since the days of Abraham Lincoln in hopes of spurring job growth and keeping ...

JAN 28, 2011 Podcast

Top Risks and Ethical Decisions 2011

In this lively discussion, economist Daniel Altman, political scientist/risk expert Ian Bremmer, and economic and political analyst Zachary Karabell present what each sees as ...