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Human Trafficking Around the World: Hidden in Plain Sight | 05/16/13
Stephanie Hepburn
Victims of trafficking are both young and old, male and female. They can be found working in factories, fields, brothels, private homes, and innumerable other settings. They may be hidden behind walls or seen in plain view. How can trafficking be stopped?
The World of Wal-Mart | 05/09/13
S. Prakash Sethi
With the deadly collapse of the Bangladesh factory building in April 2013, once again the spotlight is on multi-national companies like Wal-Mart, whose production is often out-sourced to factories with substandard conditions. As usual, there are promises of reforms, along with denials of culpability. But will the world of Wal-Mart ever change?
Global Thinkers Forum Interviews Devin Stewart on Ethical Leadership | 03/19/13
Devin T. Stewart
"Ethical leadership means two things: ethically leading others; and shaping the way society understands ethics. Both are deeply linked. Leading in an ethical way is about having a vision for helping others that goes beyond your short-term self-interest and emphasizes long-term collective welfare."
The Missing Ethics of Mining | 02/26/13
Shefa Siegel
There is a maddening futility about speaking of "mining," as if it were singular or coherent. It is like talking about "Africa" or addressing the "international community" in the fashion of humanitarians, as if it is all one big thing. Rather, there are many mining industries, and each has its own culture, directives, structure, purpose, and pathologies.
Global Ethics Corner: South Africa: The Impossible Dream? | 09/07/12
It's been about 20 years since South Africa emerged from apartheid, but a recent series of violent confrontations between police and striking mine workers have exposed the bitter divisions of the "rainbow nation." Can South Africa remain a peaceful and prosperous example for Africa?
Global Ethics Corner: South Africa: The Impossible Dream? | 09/07/12
It's been about 20 years since South Africa emerged from apartheid, but a recent series of violent confrontations between police and striking mine workers have exposed the bitter divisions of the "rainbow nation." Can South Africa remain a peaceful and prosperous example for Africa?
Global Ethics Corner: South Africa: The Impossible Dream? | 09/07/12
It's been about 20 years since South Africa emerged from apartheid, but a recent series of violent confrontations between police and striking mine workers have exposed the bitter divisions of the "rainbow nation." Can South Africa remain a peaceful and prosperous example for Africa?
Confronting Youth Unemployment | 08/02/12
Juan Somavia,
Rahul Mirchandani,
Julia Taylor Kennedy,
Devin T. Stewart
With an unemployment rate three times higher than that of adults, there are 75 million youth worldwide looking for work. International Labour Organization head Juan Somavia gives his take and Indian employer Rahul Mirchandani speaks about training youth for the workforce.
Confronting Youth Unemployment | 07/31/12
Juan Somavia,
Rahul Mirchandani,
Julia Taylor Kennedy
With an unemployment rate three times higher than that of adults, there are 75 million youth worldwide looking for work. International Labour Organization head Juan Somavia gives his take and Indian employer Rahul Mirchandani speaks about training youth for the workforce.
How Much is Enough?: Money and the Good Life | 06/18/12
Robert Skidelsky,
Edward Skidelsky,
Joanne J. Myers
Our obsession with amassing ever more wealth is actually robbing us of the good life, argue Robert and Edward Skidelsky. They identify seven basic needs that together make up the good life and lay out some radical social proposals to achieve them.
Supply Chains, and China's Interests in Africa | 06/18/12
Joshua Eisenman,
David Shinn,
Philippe C. Burke,
Devin T. Stewart,
Julia Taylor Kennedy
Ambassador David Shinn and NYU Professor Joshua Eisenman discuss China's economic interests in Africa, and the ethical questions these raise. Next comes U.S. hedge fund manager Philippe Burke, who calls for getting rid of overseas supply chains and returning to "Made in the USA."
Supply Chains, and China's Interests in Africa | 06/15/12
David Shinn,
Joshua Eisenman,
Philippe C. Burke,
Julia Taylor Kennedy,
Devin T. Stewart
Ambassador David Shinn and NYU Professor Joshua Eisenman discuss why China has such a strong economic interest in Africa, and the ethical questions this raises. Next comes U.S. hedge fund manager Philippe Burke, who believes we should bring supply chains back to America.
Supply Chain Accountability | 06/06/12
Charles Duhigg,
Alan Hassenfeld,
Julia Taylor Kennedy
How can ethical practices be made an integral part of overseas supply chains? Here's reporter Charles Duhigg on how habits can impact the ethical behavior of businesses, and Hasbro's Alan Hassenfeld on establishing a global toy industry safety code.
Global Ethics Corner: Should Universities be Giving so Many Ph.D.'s? | 05/18/12
A Ph.D. used to be a ticket to a comfortable career in academia. But, in recent years, increasing numbers of Ph.D.'s have had trouble finding jobs or are earning less than minimum wage with no benefits. Are universities responsible for matching supply and demand in the Ph.D. job market?
Global Ethics Corner: Should Universities be Giving so Many Ph.D.'s? | 05/18/12
A Ph.D. used to be a ticket to a comfortable career in academia. But, in recent years, increasing numbers of Ph.D.'s have had trouble finding jobs or are earning less than minimum wage with no benefits. Are universities responsible for matching supply and demand in the Ph.D. job market?
Global Ethics Corner: Should Universities be Giving so Many Ph.D.'s? | 05/18/12
A Ph.D. used to be a ticket to a comfortable career in academia. But, in recent years, increasing numbers of Ph.D.'s have had trouble finding jobs or are earning less than minimum wage with no benefits. Are universities responsible for matching supply and demand in the Ph.D. job market?
The Evolution of Occupy Wall Street | 05/04/12
Karanja Gacuca,
Diego Ibanez,
Jamie Kemmerer,
Stephan Said,
Julia Taylor Kennedy
In less than a year, Occupy Wall Street (OWS) has re-energized the conversation about income inequality, provided a forum for a wide array of causes, and experienced some serious growing pains. Four different OWS activists discuss the movement's successes and challenges.
Special Preview: May Day and Occupy Wall Street | 05/01/12
Karanja Gacuca,
Diego Ibanez,
Julia Taylor Kennedy
This "Just Business" preview features two Occupy Wall Street (OWS) activists. OWS has hibernated a bit since New York City shut down its flagship encampment in November. May Day has long represented labor rights and on this May Day, OWS will try to reinvigorate public interest.
Prakash Sethi on Apple's Labor Standards | 04/11/12
S. Prakash Sethi,
Christian Barry,
Matt Peterson
Does Apple's number one status mean that it has special responsibilities for the labor practices of its Chinese manufacturers? And to what extent is one company, even one as dominant as Apple, capable of affecting labor standards in China's vast economy, not to mention the rest of Asia?
Two Faces of Apple | 04/02/12
S. Prakash Sethi
On the customer side, Apple is one of the world's most innovative and successful companies. But when it comes to working conditions at its plants in China, its record is marred by significant violations. Will new CEO Tim Cook work to set a new standard for tech industry workers in Asia?
