The Globalist

Continuity at the Top

Popes, presidents, CEOs and prime ministers — which organization has had the least turnover in leadership?

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The World’s Working Poor

How many of the world’s 3.1 billion workers earn less than $1.25 a day in wages?

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How to Fight Climate Change — And Why

How is global warming-induced climate change affecting the global environment?

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How Countries Compare on Corruption

Which major emerging nation is perceived to have the most corruption in its public sector?

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The Constraints and Responsibilities of a CEO

What’s it like to lead a giant pharmaceutical company?

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Pope Benedict on Globalization

What did Pope Benedict view as the responsibilities of the world’s rich countries to the poor?

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Big-Time Exporters

In which major country do exports account for the highest share of the national economy?

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Where Do Poor Americans Rank Globally?

How does the poverty line in the United States compare in a global context?

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Hurricane Sandy in Perspective

Which year saw the highest total of economic damages worldwide from natural disasters?

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Ranking U.S. Economic Growth

When it comes to economic growth, is the United States more like China or like Europe?

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