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Humming the happy music in Davos
Stephen Beard Jan 28, 2013
Economists and business leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum in Davos share notes of optimism. Many say the event was the most upbeat economic gathering in the Swiss ski resort since the financial crisis began in 2007.
Hilton CEO digs deep into foreign markets at Davos
Kai Ryssdal Jan 24, 2013
Some of the attendees at Davos are there doing big business. And Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta has a free place to stay.
Technology at Davos; Telemedicine in the smartphone age
Ben Johnson Jan 25, 2013
At the 43rd annual World Economic Forum in Davos, global leaders are meeting to discuss more than just business and politics. Technology is also on the agenda this year. And telemedicine -- providing medical care over the internet -- takes off in the smartphone age.
Davos Economic Forum draws powerful and skeptical
Stephen Beard Jan 23, 2013
As the world's political and business elite gather for the annual economic forum in Davos, Switzerland, some skeptics question the value of the event.
Davos: Does it really matter?
Mark Garrison Jan 22, 2013
As business and political leaders from around the globe descend on the picturesque ski resort town of Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, the rest of us are asking one question: does it really matter?
Report: Income disparity and fiscal imbalances threaten global economy
Jeremy Hobson Jan 9, 2013
In advance of its annual summit in Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum has released its list of the biggest threats to the global economy.
At Davos, focus on more than just the euro
Stacey Vanek Smith Jan 27, 2012
At the World Economic Forum, attendees are talking about the European debt crisis, but also about how to push the economy forward in a sustainable way.
Weekly Wrap: GDP, the recovery and a special guest
Kai Ryssdal Jan 27, 2012
A review of the week's biggest business headlines including: GDP growth, Europe and news from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
The focus and goals of Davos
Jeremy Hobson Jan 26, 2012
The World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, is underway. What is the atmosphere like there, and what about global economy are attendees most worried about?
The 'Occupy Igloo' movement
Christopher Werth Jan 24, 2012
Tomorrow, global leaders will descend on the snow-covered ski town of Davos in Switzerland. Protestors from the Occupy Movement have set up camp there.
