We are too focused on our own needs and on hoarding more with the sad result that we lack the ability to care for others or approach life with a generous demeanor and spirit, writes Daniel Petre, executive chairman of Netus and head of the Petre Foundation.
Greed
Why did the man who had everything steal more?
Marc Dreier is 59 years old, and his life is over. Bryan Burrough interviews the hotshot litigator who had it all (a 270-lawyer Park Avenue firm, Picasso on his walls) before his $380m hedge fund theft was revealed.
The dark side of Dubai
It might feel like Disneyland for adults. But the global financial crisis is revealing something that’s less like heaven and more like man-made hell.
Gloves off — it’s time to tax Australia’s banking cartel
The failure of the banks to pass on much, if anything, of this week’s interest rate cut is little more than arrogant bastardry.
Banker bonus restrictions: bad for business
While Main Street is revolting against lavish remuneration showered upon executives and investment bankers, some of the actions being taken by legislatures could be causing more harm than good, writes Adam Schwab.
Teaching history: 1788 and all that …
The lessons of history are not the same as a history lesson. Mr Howard should be careful what he wishes for, writes a high school history teacher.
