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Change comes to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Feb 4, 2011
Frankfurt houses Germany's main stock exchange. It's a place that is high-tech, and low on interpersonal activity. And more change is coming.
German Encouragement: Citizen Stock Trading
Feb 4, 2011
In the 90s, German citizens were crazy for telecom and dot-com stocks, driving the prices up as much as 700 percent. But after the bubble burst,...
In Frankfurt: A Quiet Trading Floor?
Feb 3, 2011
Reporting from Germany, David Brancaccio reveals major changes are in the future of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. What to expect: more electricity,...
Bulgaria -- better economy brings no happiness
Feb 2, 2011
In recent years the economy of Bulgaria has improved but country's citizens do not seem to be much happier.
The Saddest Place on Earth?
Feb 2, 2011
Are Bulgarians, who know how to have a good time, that unhappy?
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....
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 ...
For public good, not for profit.
Worlds Collide: The Day Davos Met Sundance
Jan 26, 2011
It seemed to come out of nowhere, in the middle of Wednesday's big plenary discussion on the "New Economic Reality" at the World Economic Forum in...
Germany's strong economy provides lessons for America
Jan 21, 2011
Germany is good at making things that foreigners want to buy. But frugality and worker protections are key components of Germany's economic strength.
When Economic Success is Not In the Cards
Jan 21, 2011
Last week I travelled to Germany to get to the bottom of that country's current economic success, and everyone I spoke with mentioned a few key...