Is U.S. "the single engine" driving world economy or winning a "least ugly contest"?

Swiss franc's good fortune makes World Economic Forum a lot more expensive for Americans.

The World Economic Forum, the winter gathering of the powerful, kicks off today in the Alpine town of Davos, Switzerland.

The World Economic Forum opens tomorrow in Davos, Switzerland. The big-name event draws reverent commentary– and "a lot of bloviating"

Try meditating with Goldie Hawn.

The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum kicks off this week, in Davos, Switzerland. This year, one of the items on the agenda is inequality.

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.

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.

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.

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?