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Greek Talks at a Delicate Point, Official Says
The Greek finance minister said that debt talks on a second rescue deal were “on a razor’s edge,” with major issues unresolved ahead of a crucial deadline on Sunday.
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Fair Game: An Investment Wipeout That Didn’t Have to Happen
An investor won an arbitration case over money lost in a complex security. But he’s still angry at financial institutions.
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Off the Shelf: ‘Strings Attached’ Looks at Incentives and Ethics — Review
Everywhere we turn, we’re being offered incentives to act a certain way. A new book ponders the ethical issues of the incentive culture.
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Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded
Inspired by a personal experience, a businessman began delving into the practices of the mortgage industry, including Fannie Mae. His findings have been prescient.
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Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook, Staying on Message
Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s No. 2 executive, considers herself a role model for women. But her call isn’t simply about mentoring and empowering; it’s also a business strategy.
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Letters: Letters: Something Lost, and Gained
A reader responds to “Higher Taxes Help the Wealthy, Too” (Economic View, Jan. 29).
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Editorial | State of Play: Perpetual War: Digital Pirates and Creators
Stopping digital piracy, which is growing by leaps and bounds, is about protecting creativity — and jobs.
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Preoccupations: Disabilities Can Be Workplace Assets
In the job market, people with disabilities bring vast experience in coping and adapting — qualities that help them become valuable employees.
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Economic View: Do Manufacturers Need Special Treatment? - Economic View
Government manufacturing policies must go beyond the belief that it’s better to produce “real things” than services. People value health care and haircuts as much as washing machines and hair dryers.
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Corner Office | Amy Astley: Amy Astley of Teen Vogue, on Valuing a Work Ethic
Amy Astley of Teen Vogue says that in hiring, she wants to get a sense of applicants’ work ethic — and whether they can think in an entrepreneurial way.
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Editorial: An Easier Path to Refinancing
President Obama’s new mortgage refinancing plan could provide considerable relief for millions of homeowners shackled to high interest rates, if Congress approves it.
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The Boss: Berner International’s Chief Found Consolation Via Work
After her first husband died in a plane crash, the writer stepped in to run his company. “Focusing on the job,” she says, “was a lifesaver for me.”
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Letters: Letters: The Bookstore’s Place in an Electronic Future
Readers respond to “The Bookstore’s Last Stand” (Jan. 29).
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Strategies: I.P.O. Euphoria, Without Much Memory — Strategies
Amid the Wall Street excitement over Facebook’s planned initial public offering, it may be a good time to take a look at I.P.O. history.
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Slipstream: Employers and Brands Use Gaming to Gauge Engagement
More companies are turning to gamification — offering games that let their customers win points for certain activities — as a way to build both loyalty and a trove of data.
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Digital Domain: On HealthTap, Advice for You and Points for Doctors
On HealthTap, an interactive Web site, users can ask for medical advice, and doctors can gain whimsical “awards” for their answers.
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The Week’s Business News in Pictures
Facebook filed to go public, minting new millionaires while cementing Mark Zuckerberg’s leadership role; the housing market continued to fall, but the employment picture is brighter; and advertisers prepared for the Super Bowl, many by releasing their big, splashy commercials in advance on the Web.
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It’s the Economy: It Is Safe to Resume Ignoring the Prophets of Doom ... Right?
Why lots of the smartest economists believe the worst is yet to come.
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Articles in this series are examining challenges posed by increasingly globalized high-tech industries.
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BUSINESS: House Advantage: The Sure Thing
An animated explanation of how banks use securities lending to make a profit, while their customers cover the losses.
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