Is Steve Ballmer a failed CEO?

Forget the criticism of Microsoft for not beating Google or Apple at their own game. Though these companies' rapid growth surely illustrates the potential of connected computing, no business can do everything or focus on every opportunity (an oxymoron).

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Uphill Fight To Curb Yen's Rise

The yen keeps getting stronger, and there might not be much Japan can do about it.

Brazilian agriculture

The miracle of the cerrado

Imam Rauf 'exploring options' over NY Islamic centre

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The changes facing fast food

Good and hungry

More than menus need to be revamped if fast-food firms want to keep growing

Jun 17th 2010 | NEW YORK

Dear Leader,

South Korea sends a firm but measured message to the North

May 24th 2010 | From The Economist online

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May 20, 2010

When Patients Don’t Fill Their Prescriptions

The euro-zone crisis

Europe's three great delusions

The continent’s leaders have still not grasped how much they need to do to save the euro

May 20th 2010 | From The Economist print edition