Davos Economic Forum draws powerful and skeptical

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?

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?

Weekly Wrap: GDP, the recovery and a special guest

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.

At Davos, focus on more than just the euro

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.
Swiss riot police men frame an Occupy protester in front of the main gate to Davos congress center on January 25, 2012 in Davos, Switzerland. Discussions at the WEF have centered around near and long term problems.
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The focus and goals of Davos

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

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.

Occupy movement hits World Economic Forum

Jan 24, 2012
Occupy protesters are camping out in igloos outside of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

For public good, not for profit.

Davos and The Missing Link

Jan 31, 2011
Like any decent meal, Econ 4.0 this time around presents an appetizer followed by a main course....

Robert De Niro headlines list of Davos no-shows

Jan 28, 2011
With so many presidents, prime ministers, and billionaires in one place all jostling for the spotlight, it may be more interesting to note who di...

Robin Hood Gets a Davos Invitation

Jan 27, 2011
Guess who French President Nicolas Sarkozy invited to dinner at the World Economic Forum in Davos? The take-from-the-rich, give-to-the-poor hero ...