Both epithet and symbol, "Davos Man" personifies global elite at economic forum.

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

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.

In which category does the U.S. rank first in the Global Competitiveness Report?

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.

Some of the attendees at Davos are there doing big business. And Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta has a free place to stay.