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Giving presents

Is giving presents is a waste of money? We look at the economics of gift-giving

The festive fellow who could help save Europe's indebted economies, and shale gas.

What can businesses do about corporate espionage?

How can a country can cope when its main source of wealth, its oil wells, are taken away?

Coal is booming because of rising demand from Asia. What will it mean for climate change?

Are business schools teaching students to be arrogant? Should they teach humility?

How can Pakistan attract foreign investment?

The Irish Development Agency is optimistic about economic prospects despite the downturn.

Business Daily looks at one of the boldest land investment programmes in Africa.

East Africa's plans for a single currency, plus why customers should not come first