November 26, 2008

Can Obama's Stimulus Plan Spur Green Jobs in the U.S.?

Barack Obama's energy plan seeks to turbocharge America's eco-friendly businesses and keep jobs at home. But the hurdles are high

November 26, 2008

What Obama Needs to Know About Innovation

For President-elect Obama to fulfill his promises for change, he needs to have an informed approach to the practice of innovation

November 25, 200

Can Obama Keep New Jobs at Home?

Massive fiscal stimulus could wind up creating jobs offshore as funds are spent on imports

November 21, 2008

Geithner: Obama's Likely Treasury Choice

The president of the New York Federal Reserve Bank would be the Obama Administration's man in charge of tackling the financial crisis

November 11, 2008

Barack Obama: A Leader for the 'We' Generation

Leaders can learn a lot from Obama about power that comes from the bottom up, not just from the top down

November 11, 2008

Five Lessons for Managers from Obama's Campaign

The Obama victory was no accident, and business managers should study its organization and execution for valuable tips for success

November 7, 2008

How Better Marketing Elected Barack Obama

Obama's defeat of the heir apparent in his own party and his victory over the much-vaunted Republican machine is a remarkable achievement that owes a lot to his instinct for marketing

November 7, 2008

Obama's Victory: A Consumer-Citizen Revolt

The election confirms it's time for sober reappraisal and reinvention within the business community. If you don't do it, someone else will

November 6, 2008

Obama's Business Backers Look Ahead

A powerful group of African American executives helped get Obama elected President. Now they hope he can provide solutions to the economic crisis

November 5, 2008

The Changes Business Wants from Obama

Corporate executives discuss measures—from finance and taxation to energy and tech—that would help U.S. companies survive and thrive

November 5, 2008

Obama Faces Tests in Japan and Korea

From security issues to trade, multinational executives from Korea and Japan aren't yet sure whether to celebrate the Democrat's victory or not

November 5, 2008

How the Global Press Views Obama's Victory

Newspapers from around the world assess America's new President-elect: the euphoria, the potential, and the possible disillusionment

November 4, 2008

Stocks: Reading the Post-Election Landscape

Many investors are breathing a sigh of relief that the U.S. Presidential contest is finally over. Now what?

November 4, 2008

For the Next President, the Fastest Transition Ever

From an economic summit to a Detroit bailout, Obama or McCain will have to jump right on the U.S. economic crisis

November 3, 2008

McCain Wins Fans in India

India has thrived under Bush's pro-outsourcing policies, and many Indians hope for further prosperity with McCain

November 3, 2008

What Happened to the Investor Class?

A new poll finds that this pillar of Republican support has shifted somewhat toward Obama. McCain is fighting to win it back

November 1, 2008

Better Off? Probably Not

Since Bush took office, workers' paychecks have stagnated and the cost of energy and food has gone way up—as have corporate profits

October 31, 2008

Challenge for the Next President: Productivity

Boston Consulting Group's Harold L. Sirkin argues that America must bolster the productivity and inventiveness of its work force

October 29, 2008

McCain and Palin Take Their Last, Best Shots

"I'm disappointed that Paulson has not put first emphasis on buying these mortgages and keeping people in their homes"

October 29, 2008

Designs for Democracy

At print-on-demand site CafePress.com, there's been a surge in the design and selling of items related to the Presidential election

October 28, 2008

Bill Kristol: Reagan Revolution Isn't Over

The leading neoconservative talks about the GOP, Obama, the financial meltdown, and why it pays to be a contrarian in politics and the market

October 24, 2008

Five Myths About the Election and the Stock Market

With the Obama-McCain contest nearing the finish line, BusinessWeek debunks some Wall Street notions about bulls, bears, elephants, and donkeys

October 23, 2008

Obama's $150 Million Election Spree

His cash bonanza gives Obama lots of leeway in how to place ads on national, local, and cable TV, while McCain has to pick his spots

October 21, 2008

McCain: Education's Disruptor-in-Chief?

The Republican took an early lead over Obama in supporting disruptive innovation in education that can revamp how today's classrooms are run

October 14, 2008

Paulson's $250 Billion Bank Buy

To prevent any stigma to taking bailout funds, the feds will invest in several big banks simultaneously rather than wait for requests

October 14, 2008

Prediction Markets Meet Wall Street

Besides helping us determine the next President or Hollywood blockbuster, crowd wisdom may also help predict flu epidemics or whether a bailout will work

October 13, 2008

Health-Care Reform: McCain vs. Obama

The candidates' proposals reflect their philosophical differences, but both pledge to cover the 45 million uninsured America

October 9, 2008

If the Dems Totally Rule the Senate…

What U.S. business can expect should Democrats reach a filibuster-and-veto-proof 60 seats

October 9, 2008

What Change Agents Are Made Of

They've got power, vision, bravery, and support—which may be why they're rare

October 8, 2008

McCain's Mortgage Bailout Plan

The GOP candidate wants to spend $300 billion to buy out "underwater" homeowners at the original value of their mortgages, a plan sharply criticized by a top Obama adviser

October 4, 2008

The Bailout: What Does Paulson Do Now?

Even with $700 billion, the Treasury Secretary must selectively target banks and toxic assets to get the maximum impact

October 3, 2008

House Reverses Field, Votes 'Yes' on Bailout

Representatives are swayed by added tax breaks and deposit insurance, a flood of angry business calls, and the threat of another market meltdown

October 3, 2008

Palin and Biden: The Big Debate

Who won the debate? Neither VP candidate made any major nonverbal gaffe that could seriously damage their party's chances in November

October 1, 2008

The Bailout: Senate Is Next

A vote is scheduled for Wednesday night on a modified Paulson plan, with tax breaks and more FDIC protection for depositors

October 1, 2008

Views on the Bailout, from Harlem to Wall Street

The attitudes of New Yorkers, like those of most Americans, vary according to what they have at stake

September 29, 2008

Credit Crunch on Main Street

Defaults on corporate loans have jumped, lenders to McDonald's franchisees are strapped, and big names like GM are facing liquidity problems

September 29, 2008

Another Black Monday for Wall Street

Major indexes suffered their biggest percentage declines since the 1987 crash as the government's bailout plan was defeated Monday

September 29, 2008

McCain vs. Obama: The Great Nonverbal Debate

People say much more than words when they appear before an audience. Here's how our Presidential candidates fared in their first debate

September 26, 2008

JPMorgan Chase to Buy Washington Mutual

In a deal brokered by the federal government, JPMorgan Chase will pay $1.9 billion for deposits and branches. WaMu depositors will be protected

September 24, 2008

Main Street's Rage at the Financial Crisis

Working folks are outraged about the government's proposed Wall Street rescue

September 24, 2008

Foreign Investors and a Dollar Plunge

Foreign central banks worry about U.S. debt load after a bailout. The greenback could suffer

September 24, 2008

The Trouble with Paulson's Bailout

The Treasury Secretary's $700 billion initial plan fails to give financial firms the incentive to reform and risks rewarding those who made the biggest mistakes

September 24, 2008

Bill Clinton on the Banking Crisis, McCain, and Hillary

"The people who are most against market intervention wind up having to preside over the biggest market intervention"

September 21, 2008

Wall Street Bailout Faces Lawmakers, Lobbyists

With Congress asked to act by Sept. 26, lawmakers and lobbyists take aim at Treasury Secretary Paulson's $700 billion bailout—and questions abound

September 18, 2008

Benefits Execs Prefer Obama's Health-Care Plan

A survey shows that benefits officers aren't wild about either candidate's health proposal, but they see Obama's as doing less harm

September 17, 2008

Wall Street Crashes the 2008 Election

Both Obama and McCain are shunning the hands-off regulatory approach of the Bush Administration in favor of stricter oversight

September 5, 2008

McCain Woos the Undecided

The GOP Presidential nominee used his acceptance speech to polish his image as a tough reformer who knows how to fix the economy

September 3, 2008

Senate Forges a Compromise Energy Bill

The measure is winning adherents from both sides of the aisle—and upsetting ideologues of both parties

September 4, 2008

McCain's Ohio Challenge

Even the state's Republicans are worried about John McCain's unvarnished views as jobs dry up

September 3, 2008

Detroit Crashes the Conventions

In Denver and in St. Paul, U.S. automakers make a pointed case for congressional subsidies

September 3, 2008

Manufacturing Jobs in Ohio: Two Views

The labor outlook in a key swing state depends on which convention you're attending

September 2, 2008

Young Republican Road Trip

A Gen Y trio traveled cross-country en route to the convention in Minnesota, drumming up support along the way for the GOP cause

August 30, 2008

McCain's Energy Intentions

With Palin as his running mate, the Republican maverick's strategy at the convention—and in his campaign afterward—becomes clearer

August 30, 2008

Palin No Pushover on Pipeline Project

The Alaska governor and McCain running mate championed a natural gas pipeline deal that replaced a proposal she had called a giveaway to Big Oil

August 29, 2008

Bartiromo Talks with Sarah Palin

Alaska's governor and John McCain's Vice-Presidential running mate spoke with Maria Bartiromo this week about energy, Hillary Clinton, and more

August 28, 2008

The Candidates Are Monitoring Your Mouse

More and more politicians are capturing personal data to target voters. Privacy advocates are worried

August 28, 2008

Lobbying: What Tougher Rules?

Partying during the Denver convention seemed to ignore the congressional ethics bill passed last year

August 28, 2008

Health-Care Allies… For Now

Insurers, drug companies, and advocates agree health care needs fixing. But questions linger about who will foot the bill

August 28, 2008

A Law That Could Give Big Labor Some Brawn

If the Democrats take over in Washington, a bill is likely to pass that would allow workers to unionize if a simple majority sign authorization cards

August 28, 2008

The Next President: Look Past the Rhetoric

When it comes to electing a President, we should be thinking about leadership. We've been fooled too often by rhetoric

August 26, 2008

Biden Brings Obama Resilience

Obama's running mate has foreign policy expertise, but more important, he knows how to roll with the punches

August 26, 2008

Can Obama Turn Friends into Voters?

Online fans don't always make it to the polls. Now the candidate and social networks like Facebook and MySpace are laboring to get out the vote

August 25, 2008

It Takes Tech to Elect a President

Many candidates simply ask supporters for money and a vote. Obama uses social media tools to ask for even more

August 25, 2008

Has Obama Already Won in Online Fund-Raising?

Armed with "widgets," Obama campaign supporters swarm through the Web's social networks, bundling donations

August 24, 2008

Obama and the Economy: Can He Connect?

While McCain woos voters with a national security pitch, Obama must win on the economy—a key campaign tenet. So far, he's short on details

August 23, 2008

Obama: With Biden, Thinking Like a CEO

In picking Biden, Obama didn't cater to special interests and found himself a No. 2 who complements his strengths rather than mirrors them

August 23, 2008

A New Front for Defense Contractors

Whatever the outcome of the November Presidential contest, industry players could face some significant changes. Here's what to expect

August 22, 2008

Obama, McCain, and the Stock Market

Beyond the campaign rhetoric and party platforms, how could the 2008 Presidential race affect equity investors? Here's what the experts think

August 21, 2008

Obama's New Peer Populism

The senator's Internet strategy has tapped the citizenry's desire to help create new prospects for economic opportunity and social mobility

August 19, 2008

Health Care: The Real Fiscal Nightmare

While policy wonks slug it out over McCain and Obama's tax plans, a far bigger problem looms: rampaging medical costs

Aug. 7, 2008

Why Their Economic Plans Don't Add Up

A rocky economy means the gap between campaign promises and governing realities may be larger than ever this year

Aug. 6, 2008

Obama, McCain on Energy

Despite the auto industry's steep decline, Michigan is a key battleground for the Presidential candidates—and the topic of energy policy resonates deeply with voters there

July 17, 2008

The State of Play on Trade

Trade deals with Colombia, Korea, and Panama, all rife with political import, are stalled in Congress. In the meantime, some U.S. exports lag

July 16, 2008

Facetime: Chuck Schwab on Scary Markets and Election

"Frankly, I think whoever is elected…those who pay taxes will probably have to pay a little bit more"

July 15, 2008

Ask the Ethics Guy: The Ethics of Picking a Vice President

A running mate should be chosen on the basis of what's good for the nation, not just who will help get Obama or McCain elec

June 27, 2008

John McCain Is Way Behind Online

The GOP candidate trails Barack Obama in Web fund-raising and vote-getting. Now McCain's campaign is scrambling to catch up

June 26, 2008

Playing Politics With Your Portfolio

Investors can profit in a Presidential election year if they learn to read the tea leaves

June 26, 2008

Nuclear's Tangled Economics

John McCain says new plants can help solve the energy crisis and address climate change. It's not that simple

June 24, 2008

Obama's Secret Digital Weapon

Blue State helped create the Web machine that brought in the bucks and built the buzz. Now it's looking to sign up more corporate clients

June 23, 2008

McCain and Obama on Tax Reform

McCain's tax cuts would help those with very high incomes; Obama would offer breaks to low- and middle-income earners and increase the burden on the rich

June 17, 200

There's Plenty of Energy in this Race

Presidential opponents McCain and Obama go head-to-head with competing plans for reducing U.S. reliance on foreign oil

June 20, 2008

Oil: New Drilling Won’t Cut Prices

It would be years before production hits the market—and Big Oil would have to spend heavily. Even then, prices may not drop

June 19, 2008

The Dirty Truth About Clean Coal

Critical electoral votes have made it a potent campaign issue, but it's still years away

June 19, 2008

Job One for McCain or Obama: Jobs

The right policy could make a difference

June 12, 2008

Obama vs. McCain: Taxing and Spending

The candidates' opening salvos reveal widely different views. Obama calls current policy "the most fiscally irresponsible in our history"

June 10, 2008

How Will Bill Clinton Manage His Brand?

The former President's conduct during the Obama-McCain campaign has strategic importance for his image, legacy, and huge moneymaking ability

June 10, 2008

McCain Seeks Shareholders' Say on Pay

The GOP candidate's call to allow shareholders to vote on executive compensation is seen as an appeal to middle-class voters and the unions

June 6, 2008

Obama's Drucker-Style Win

Both Democratic candidates began with the management-guru's first basic question, but where they went from there determined the winner

June 6, 2008

Taxing the Not-So-Rich Rich

Many of America's affluent, squeezed already, worry they will be burdened with higher taxes

May 22, 2008

Bill George: A New Political Agenda for Business?

This election, business leaders should offer Washington a set of plans that will restore the country's economic strength and global standing

May 22, 2008

Tough Questions for the Presidential Candidates

Think we know everything we need to about McCain, Obama, and Hillary? Leaders from the corporate world, the public sector, and academia talk about the things we don't know

May 19, 2008

Obama's Executive Sounding Board

Behind Barack Obama is a remarkable crew of African American business leaders in Chicago. But their helping hands extend far beyond politics

May 14, 2008

Clinton Faces Debt Challenge

Her Presidential primary campaign owes some $20 million. If Hillary ultimately loses, the source of funds she'll use to pay the debt is unknown

May 12, 2008

McCain: The New 'Captain Climate'?

The likely Republican Presidential nominee offered a climate-change proposal that opponents, including Obama, say is too little, too late

April 29, 2008

McCain's Health-Care Proposal

The idea: More competition among insurers, spurred by a tax credit that helps consumers buy their own insurance, would lead to universal coverage

April 23, 2008

Will Pennsylvania Win Fill Clinton Purse?

To beat Obama's cash-rich campaign, Hillary calls for new donors. By late Apr. 23, 60,000 had heeded the call. But it will take many more

April 22, 2008

Climate Change: Comparing the Candidates

The remaining Presidential hopefuls talk of transforming the economy to save the environment. But who would actually get the job done?

April 22, 2008

Learning from George Washington's Leadership

A business school professor assesses the first President's leadership style—and how the current candidates stack up

April 17, 2008

A Campaign Code of Ethics

What Presidential candidates Clinton, McCain, and Obama should and should not do from now until November

April 17, 2008

The Wal-Mart Sisterhood

Why lower-middle-class white women could be key to the Democratic nomination—and victory in the fall

April 15, 2008

McCain's Gas-Tax Holiday

Republican Presidential candidate John McCain calls for a suspension of federal gas taxes from Memorial Day to Labor Day, plus a simpler tax code

April 8, 2008

Facetime with Barack Obama

In conversations with Maria Bartiromo, the Presidential hopeful talks about his plans for taxes and charges that he lacks experience

March 27, 2008

Carly Fiorina on Why She's Backing John McCain

BusinessWeek's Maria Bartiromo talks with Fiorina about her fundraising for the McCain camp

March 24, 2008

Hillary Clinton's Plan for Homeowners

Can the Presidential hopeful's proposals to assist families facing foreclosure also help her win back voters?

March 27, 2008

The Candidates' Plans to Fix the Economy

With a recent flurry of speeches, the Presidential contenders aim to convince voters each is the best prepared to lead the country out of a downturn

March 30, 2008

Paulson's Plan is DOA

BusinessWeek Chief Economist Mike Mandel examines the Paulson plan in his blog, Economics Unbound

March 13, 2008

Paulson's Plan: All Prevention, No Cure

The Treasury Secretary's policy recommendations do little to solve the current crisis, but they may have reassured investors

March 31, 2008

The Financial Fix Just Got Political

The White House, feeling some pressure, will try to shape the debate with its plan to call for streamlined regulation and greater Fed powers

March 20, 2008

Hillary Targets the Credit Crisis

She's stepping up with measures aimed at voters' pocketbook woes

March 19, 2008

What You Don't Know About Nafta

The free-trade deal is taking the blame for huge job losses. But its true effects on workers and competitiveness are far more complicated

March 18, 2008

Hillary: The New Queen of Mean?

By flouting the popular vote in favor of elitist superdelegates, candidate Clinton ignores the new realities of leadership in the 21st century

March 13, 2008

Recession Time

As the economy teeters between bad and worse, one question looms: What's the best course of action? Here's what can be done. And what can't

March 5, 2008

On the Web, Obama is the Clear Winner

He is miles ahead of Hillary Clinton when it comes to online organizing and fundraising. But does that translate into votes?

March 6, 2008

Clinton Revs the Money Machine

The senator's campaign is counting on good results in Ohio and Texas to reinvigorate donations. She'll need it for the road ahead

February 28, 2008

Is Hillary Clinton Good for Business?

Trailing Obama, Clinton is pumping up the populist rhetoric in Ohio and Texas. But as her record and contributions show, she's no enemy of Corporate America

February 26, 2008

Tom Davenport: Memo to the Candidates

Our companies increasingly look offshore for knowledge-intensive work and workers, so it's critical that our next President focus on how we're going to make a living in fhe future

February 13, 2008

Is Obama Good for Business?

In the words of one consultant: "Business would have a seat at the table, but business wouldn't be able to buy all the chairs"

February 8, 2008

Obama vs. Clinton: Leadership Styles

His approach of visionary leadership is appealing but risky. Her health-care reform managerialism already has been proven ineffective

February 6, 2008

Is John McCain Good for Business?

As the Arizona Senator closes in on the GOP nomination, backers of Mitt Romney's pure pro-business stance may have to bet on a different horse

January 31, 2008

The Call for Epochal Leadership

So you want to be a business leader? Pay attention to Barack Obama

October 27, 2007

Three Questions for the Candidates

If the answer is "no" to any of these questions, don't put your faith and opportunities for success in their hands

March 27, 2008

Drucker and the Complexities of Race

The classic African American route to middle-class income, a unionized industrial job, is disappearing in the "knowledge economy"