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In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, insurance coverage for commercial property and casualty loss in the event of terrorism became hard to find and prohibitive to purchase. Congress responded in November 2002, enacting the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act.

Europe and the U.S., which had been clamoring for a free-floating Chinese currency in the hopes of addressing growing trade deficits, got their wish this summer when China announced a limited float for the Yuan.

Multinational corporations, including some of the icons of American business, routinely cut tax liability through pricing schemes.

As prices soar in many real estate markets around the country, observers are eagerly waiting to see to see what will happen next. One of the subplots of the unfolding drama is the imminent retirement of the baby-boom generation.

What could an undertaker, a welfare counselor and a prostitute possibly have in common? All three are employed in occupations deemed undesirable by most people.

The Taxpayer Bill of Rights, also known as TABOR, is shaping up as a powerful movement in the continuing battle to control government spending. But whether it is a grassroots phenomenon or a grass fire depends on your point of view.

In tomorrow's economy, "jobs will go to the best-educated work force, where there is a strong IT infrastructure, innovation and a supportive government," says John Chambers, the dynamic CEO of Cisco Systems Inc.

Economic development today is all about quality jobs. But how does a community know if it is succeeding? Until now, job quality has been measured indirectly or through a simplistic method that produced somewhat misleading (and often conflicting) results. The L.

China's economy has made huge strides since Deng Xiaoping commenced market reforms in 1979. Edward C.

Everyone knows the legendary success stories of corporate culture — Southwest Airlines comes immediately to mind — but research has not been able to pin down exactly how culture influences financial performance.