Economic Development and Security

Count a man fortunate to be associated with a big idea. Peter Schwartz is linked with two.

Questions concerning the future of China remain ubiquitous -- and uncertain -- in the business world.

Michael Porter presents a brilliant new paradigm which may well supplant the 200-year-old concept of "comparative advantage."

In just a few years, and for the first time in history, more people will be living in urban areas than in the countryside.

With human infection from the avian influenza virus confirmed in ten countries, the avian flu is a serious threat.

The real work of raising productivity and innovative capacity occurs in the cities and regions where firms are based.

Europe today makes up roughly a third of the world's economy, and contains at least as many wealthy consumers as the United States.

The Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness studies competition and its implications for company strategy.

The report on the regional economy of Research Triangle, NC examines composition and performance.

The Office of the Governor of the State of California and representatives from Life Sciences clusters produced strategic action plans.