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Discusses entrepreneurship in Great Britain, as of August 9, 1999. Government poll that revealed most people view entrepreneurship with grave doubts; July 1999 meeting that British officials had with Americans regarding capitalism; Reasons for the lack of entrepreneurial spirit in Britain, including the harsh bankruptcy laws.

This section offers business news briefs around the world. The American Federation of Labor has totally repudiated the International Federation of Trade Unions, and will have no ties whatsoever with this organization. Factory workers' earnings in New York State continue to drop from April 1921 to May 1921. The British coal strike has been settled after being in effect for 89 days.

Comments on business and politics. Opinion that Britain should not replace its currency with the euro; Assertion that the United States Congress and the administration of President George W. Bush should reform the nomination and confirmation process for government officials; Mention of an earnings cap imposed on retired individuals under the age of 65; Advantages of owning government-backed Series I savings bonds; Reviews of the New York restaurants Solera, Rothmann's and Sweet-n-Tart Cafe.

The article offers world and U.S. financial and economic news briefs as of August 6, 1979. The debate on whether to nationalize public contracting in the U.S. defense industry is continuing. The U.S. government attempts to launch a copper-and-nickel coin named for women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony, which will potentially replace the one dollar bill. U.S. companies are seeking to recruit British data processing and communications experts.

The article explores various business-related issues as of May 15, 1960. Topics discussed include the economic recession in the steel industry in the U.S. and the stock brokerage and art business mixture being offered by McDonnell & Co. Also mentioned is the adoption of a decimal system of coinage in Great Britain.

The article presents comments on issues related to business. Issues addressed include the killing of a parked motorist who discard a cigarette package on the front lawn of a suburbanite, the decline in prices of raw materials worldwide, the potential problem with portable video cameras, and the habit of hoarding. Also tackled are the technical progress in the shoe industry by 2000 and the common law practiced in England that applies to injuries intentionally committed.