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The article focuses on the foreign aid company Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC), a company that aims to fund economic growth in developing countries to alleviate poverty. Information is provided on how the company was started by former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice in 2002, how countries wishing to receive aid from MCC must complete a rigorous application process, and how the program hopes to promote American values such as democracy, capitalism, and small business ownership abroad. An overview of the programs success in Ghana is provided.

The article discusses Penny Pritzker, an heiress to the Hyatt Hotel fortune. Prior to becoming Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce Pritzker was active in philanthropy and politics, having worked for U.S. President Barack Obama's presidential campaigns in 2008 and 2012. Details are presented about a family feud regarding the Pritzker family fortune she became embroiled in during her early 40s.

The article discusses Kevin Mandia and the work of his computer-security firm, Mandiant, in documenting computer-hacking attacks on U.S. corporations by a unit of China's People's Liberation Army. In 2013 Mandia disclosed his firm's findings that China's military hackers have most likely been engaged in a systematic program of surveillance and hacking of U.S. corporate computer networks. By one estimate the theft of intellectual property by China imposes annual costs on the U.S. of up to $300 billion.

The article presents the author's criticism of public attitudes in the U.S. toward wealthy people as of 2012, with a focus on protests by the Occupy Wall Street movement against social inequality, income disparity, and corporate greed. Topics include the population of the middle class which calls itself the 99 percent; the 2012 presidential election; moral judgments on rich people after the 2008 economic recession; and tax penalties proposed by U.S. President Barack Obama for those who make more than 250,000 dollars per year.

The article discusses Bill Daley, chief of staff to U.S. President Barack Obama. The author notes that a key challenge for Daley is to repair Obama's damaged relations with the U.S. business community, some of whose members disapproved of the health-care-reform and financial-regulatory-reform bills Obama championed and signed into law. Daley says it is important to cultivate relationships in politics. He previously served as Commerce Secretary under former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and as an executive at financial-services firm J. P. Morgan Chase & Co.

The article discusses U.S. Republican Senator of Tennessee Bob Corker and his intentions to convince Democratic senators to join his efforts to reduce federal spending. Corker's career success is said to stem from his ability to make deals with people with opposing views. Corker is quoted regarding the negotiating power that Republicans derived from the 2010 midterm elections and prospects for promoting centrist political views. Successful negotiations that Corker has made with Democrats including Tennessee governor Phil Bredesen and U.S. Senator Chris Dodd are mentioned.

The article discusses the success stories of five different workers in Detroit, Michigan, who were able to reinvent their careers during and following the recession of 2008-2009. People discussed in the article include inventor Sheila Ann Wright, Angela Davis, a graduate of the nursing program at the managed health care organization the Henry Ford Health System, and Daniel Gizaw, the founder of wind turbine manufacturer Danotek Motion Technologies. Advice that those discussed in the article are able to give to other people is mentioned, such as that people should look outside of their industry when trying to reinvent themselves.

This article presents information about wealthy and influential industrialist, Jon Meade Huntsman Sr. Huntsman, also the father of nine children, is one of the best examples of American entrepreneurship. Huntsman's company brought Styrofoam egg containers to the world and made him one of the richest self-made men in the world. The article recounts how Huntsman built his business and repeatedly rescued it from failure. Huntsman Sr. is retired and one of his sons is now chief executive officer. Huntsman's other children also hold power positions in business and politics.

The article focuses on U.S. legislators Ron Paul and Bernie Sanders and their public criticism of Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Ben Bernanke. Topics include efforts to promote legislation to open Fed operations to a congressional audit , Paul's book "End the Fed," and the efforts of both men to force the Fed to reveal the names of the companies that were given nearly $2 trillion in emergency loans.

The article focuses on the close collaboration between U.S. President Barack Obama and the Internet search engine company Google. Ex-Google employees in the Obama administration include Andrew McLaughlin, U.S. deputy chief technology officer. Google's technological expertise may become overshadowed by a Justice Department (DoJ) antitrust investigation into the company's plans to create a worldwide electronic library. Mistrust of the company by some groups is discussed. INSET: DIARY OF A love affair.

The article discusses the U.S. Treasury Department's Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Several large banks including Citigroup Inc. and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. were essentially compelled by the government to participate in the program, whose stated purpose evolved over time. Some who did not believe they needed TARP money emerged with a suspicious and skeptical view of government.

The article presents commentary form several business notables on the best advice they ever received. Chief executive Jim Sinegal of Costco Wholesale Corp. learned a great deal about managing a business from Sol Price, the founder of Fedmart Co. Ltd. Chief executive Lloyd Blankfein of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. learned from a superior the importance of soliciting the opinions of others. INSET: WHAT PRICE ADVICE?.

The article discusses Rick Scott. A former chief executive officer of Columbia/HCA, Scott actively opposes efforts by the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama to enact health-care reform. Scott believes a government program for health insurance would lead to higher prices. He has founded the Solantic chain of urgent-care facilities.

The article focuses on Mary Schapiro, named as Chairman of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) by President Barack Obama. The SEC has come under harsh criticism for ignoring the excesses of the financial services industry leading to the financial crisis and for failing to detect frauds such as that of financier Bernard Madoff. Schapiro has vowed to more aggressively regulate financial services firms. INSET: SCHAPIRO'S TO-DO LIST.

The article discusses the efforts of U.S. President Barack Obama and his staff, led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, to rescue the economy from the financial crisis. Topics discussed in the article include the economic stimulus package, the work of Obama's Economic Recovery Advisory Board, and the limited time Obama's team had to settle into their jobs once Obama took office.

The article discusses the state of the U.S. economy in 2008, and the difficulties that will be faced by U.S. President-Elect Barack Obama as he tries to fix the housing market, create more jobs, solve the energy crisis, and fix the health care system. He has very little experience in business and economics, and spent much of his presidential campaign attacking business leaders and blaming them for the economic crisis, but after his election he has begun meeting with economic advisers.

The article examines the effect on U.S. politics of the global financial crisis. Public anger towards the bailout proposed for the financial services industry by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is examined. A large mistrust of the business community has been created. At the same time, financial constraints on the government will hamper the plans of the next President, be it Barack Obama or John McCain. INSET: A BRIEF HISTORY OF BIG BAILOUTS.

The article looks at Henry Paulson, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. Paulson's plan to have the U.S. government intervene in the bailout of the companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is discussed. Paulson had concerns in 2006 over not being able to make enough of a difference in his position. His efforts in the economic-stimulus package of 2008 is also noted. INSET: "Raw Capitalism Is a Dead End".

The article profiles the economic policies that U.S. Senator Barack Obama is proposing during the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign. Obama's views toward big-businesses, how he intends to defend the working-class against them, and how he intends to prevent disproportions in wealth by reforming U.S. tax and trade policies are all discussed. INSET: OBAMA'S BUSINESS BRAIN TRUST.

The article discusses the possibility of economic anxiety creating a backlash against free trade among Americans. A downturn in the U.S. economy and booming economies in foreign countries like China, India, and Brazil has caused many to believe the U.S. is losing its place in world trade. The article discusses the use of globalization anxiety as a issue by Democratic candidates in the 2008 U.S. presidential race. The article considers whether anxiety over free trade will lead to U.S. protectionism.

The article looks at Susan Schwab, United States Trade Representative. Schwab has been trying to keep globalization and free trade alive despite Congressional attempts to increase protectionism. Schwab's efforts are questioned due to her position within the lame-duck administration of U.S. President George W. Bush.

This article presents advice from experts in the financial industry about the subprime lending meltdown and the credit crunch. John Mack, the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Morgan Stanley, says that the market is definitely in a crisis. Warren Buffet, the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway says that companies are not reporting the truth about market values. Jim Rogers, the founder of Rogers Raw Materials Index says that this is the worst bubble in credit the U.S. has ever had.

The article reports on how business leaders are lining up behind Democratic and Republican candidates for the 2008 U.S. presidential election, especially Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton, who has secured the support of a number of corporate Republicans. Clinton's winning over of Morgan Stanley chief executive officer (CEO) John Mack is detailed, and executive endorsements for all the major candidates are listed. INSET: Plum Job: Who'll Be Treasury Secretary?.

The article focuses on 2008 U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards. The article discusses Edwards' support of organized labor and attacks on big business and corporate America. The article also discusses Edwards' childhood, his views on wealth and poverty in America, and the problem that personal wealth has caused for Edwards' presidential campaign. The article also features quotes from Edwards on topics relating to business. INSET: EDWARDS ON BUSINESS.

The article delivers former U.S. speaker of the house Newt Gingrich's ideas on health costs in terms of competition, deregulation, modernized information systems, and personal responsibility. Topics discussed include health insurance, General Motors (GM), national security, the 2008 presidential election, Medicare, and Gingrich's fall from Capitol Hill.

This article presents an interview with Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson, former CEO of Goldman Sachs. When asked about plans to reform Social Security, he says he is going to be a priority but if it can't be done then he won't waste his time trying. He feels confident the economy will remain strong despite a downturn in the housing industry.

This article focuses on Rahm Emanuel, Democratic Congressman from Illinois. Emanuel's hard-driving political style has won him admirers and enemies. The one-time investment banker is portrayed as symbolizing the Democratic Party's conservative and liberal divide. His personal history is discussed. The article cites his book authored with Bruce Reed, "The Plan: Big Ideas for America," that recommends that Democrats should appeal to the American middle-class. INSET: EMANUEL'S DUNKIN' DONUTS AGENDA.

The article discusses the employment status of women around the world as revealed by a report entitled "No Ceilings: The Full Participation Project" from former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her daughter Chelsea in conjunction with the Gates Foundation. The rate of entrepreneurship among women varies greatly depending on where they live. Over a 20-year period the fraction of women working has remained constant. Several charts and diagrams accompany the text.

An introduction is provided to the magazine's section on the future which examines topics including the democratization of workplaces, data science, cybercrime, technological innovation, and biochemistry research.

The article discusses the manner in which corporate America can manage relationships with the U.S. Congress during the financial crisis. There is a great deal of furry in Congress directed at U.S. business leadership, the author suggests. Topics include the importance of image over substance in U.S. politics. INSETS: WHO'S HOT IN THE SWAMP;THE NEW LOBBYING RULES.

The author reflects on the 2008 U.S. presidential candidates and how they maneuver with the U.S. economy of 2008. The economic conditions have replaced the Iraq war as the most important issue for voters in the U.S. According to the author, voters dislike the political party in charge when the economy goes bad. She feels that candidates who do not address the economy do not have any chance of winning. The author also states that everything to do with 2008's political year is unpredictable.

This article presents an interview with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger about his stance on government providing a leadership role in environmental initiatives. Examples are given of regulations spurring new and often profitable technology and how government contracts only being issued to eco-friendly vendors can help drive national awareness and shared responsibility.

The article describes how business is likely to be affected by the Democratic victory in 2006 U.S. Congressional mid-term elections. Business may be perceived as "diabolical" to working families. The new Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi singled out the oil, pharmaceuticals, and financial industries as targets of criticism. Clashes over education and tax cuts are also predicted. INSET: The Gang of Six.

This article provides an interview with political analysts Terry McAuliffe and Ed Gillespie regarding the 2006 U.S. midterm political elections. McAuliffe, a noted member of the U.S. Democratic Party, and Gillespie, a noted Republican Party member, are quoted regarding their views on such topics as the Iraq War, partisan politics, and political fundraising.

The article examines the need for U.S. President Barack Obama to reform social entitlement programs in the U.S. as of 2013 as the U.S. government spends money promoting the U.S. health care reform laws. Topics include how federal sequestration has improved the country's economic outlook, the U.S. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) outlook for the U.S. economy, and the U.S. debt ceiling.

The article looks critically at provisions of an immigration-reform measure in the U.S. Senate that will increase the number of foreigners in the U.S. with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills. Although the measure calls for a greater number of H-1B visas, it is opined that a better approach would have been to provide more green cards for foreign STEM students.

The article examines how bioengineering firm Monsanto is attempting to improve the lives of farmers and citizens in third-world countries by distributing genetically modified (GM) crops that prevent blindness and malnutrition. Topics include a discussion of why many liberals disapprove of Monsanto's GM crops, why the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) supports genetic modification of crops, and how governments are reacting to anti-GM sentiment by delaying the introduction of GM crops into their agricultural industries.

The article looks at the economic prospects of men and women in the U.S., as of 2013. It notes that younger men have lower average educational attainment levels than their female counterparts and that men's labor force participation rate has fallen. The author discusses possible causal factors, focusing on the psychological effect on boys of growing up in single-parent homes and citing research by economists David Autor and Melanie Wasserman.

The article discusses the ideas about financial regulation propounded by Roger L. Martin, dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, Ontario. It says he offers the National Football League (NFL) as an analogy, saying its rules keep the game fair and functional. It cites specific recommendations, including prohibiting executive compensation formulas based on company stock price and limiting the power of hedge funds by prohibiting pension plans from investing in them.

The article looks at the economy of Egypt as of January 2013, focusing on the consequences of President Mohamed Morsi political moves such as a November 2012 declaration that consolidated his power. Topics include the dwindling foreign investment in Egypt, economists' views that the state needs to implement a free market economy, and the power of the Muslim Brotherhood political party.

The author discusses the U.S. jobs crisis, which includes the unemployment rate and public opinion toward corporations. Topics include the recruitment of employees outside of the U.S. as a corporate hiring policy, the use of outside contractors by corporations, and the number of jobs that remain open in 2012. Information is provided on how the global economic crisis has impacted employment in the U.S., the need for more vocational schools to train skilled workers, and lack of funding for U.S. community colleges.

The article discusses impending turmoil within the global economy, which is noted as an issue that none of the 2008 U.S. presidential candidates are prepared to handle. The book "The World Is Curved: Hidden Dangers to the Global Economy," by David M. Smick, is discussed. Smick believes that the next U.S. president should convene a worldwide conference to create transparency standards in international settings.

This article presents information about Jon Huntsman Jr., former governor of Utah and U.S. President Barack Obama's choice to be the ambassador to China. The article notes that the appointment removed a well-financed possible Republican candidate from running for the presidency in the next election. The article also notes that Huntsman approaches his job as ambassador in the same way he would a political campaign. He tries to circulate around China as much as possible trying to convince the Chinese that it would be beneficial to be friends with Americans.

The article reports on the opening of a museum in Winsted, Connecticut by lawyer and consumer activist Ralph Nader; and highlights his views on U.S. capitalists and executive compensation, his support for capping ratio of chief executive officer-to-worker pay, and a surge of populism in the U.S.

A list is presented for 10 influential women in Washington, D.C. which includes the U.S. Congress' House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chair Sheila Blair.

An interview with U.S. President Barack Obama is presented. Obama responds to questions about business and the economy. Topics include the manner in which corporate America can redeem itself in the face of negative public opinion, the causes of the financial crisis, and the lack of federal oversight of the financial services industry.

An interview is presented in which U.S. presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain are asked the same questions. When asked about the most serious long-term threat to the U.S. economy Obama expressed the need for an energy policy that was committed to developing technologies related to alternative fuels. According to McCain, the gravest threat comes from Islamic extremism. Both express faith in the U.S. economy, and answer questions related to their managerial styles.

An introduction to a series of articles focusing on companies seeking to change the world is presented, which include telecommunications company Vodafone, Internet company Google and retailer Walmart.

The article discusses the success of the Success Academy Charter Schools in New York City founded by Eva Moskowitz. She says children should struggle to meet high academic standards, and that self-esteem results from achievement. She cites the importance of chess as a means of building mental agility, and says her school assumes all of its students will attend college.

The author reflects on plans to help restore Gulf wetlands in southern Louisiana. She states that 1,900 square miles of land have disappeared since levees have been built on the Mississippi River in the 1930s and the nonprofit Water Institute of the Gulf predicts 1,750 additional square miles will vanish by 2064. She comments on plans to cut holes in levees and install gates that can be opened in the spring to feed wetlands river sediments.