The top appellate body for the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled on Friday that the method the United States used to calculate punitive duties on certain Chinese goods violates WTO policies. The United States had imposed both antidumping and antisubsidy duties (i.e., countervailing duties) on certain Chinese imports of steel pipes, off-road tires and woven… Read more »

Entrepreneurial activity has been increasing slightly each year during the three years of recession. The paths to business ownership taken by four individuals are chronicled and provide a nice case study in entrepreneurship. QUESTIONS: Discuss how Rino Greenwood’s story parallels that of Anita Roddick in your text. What are the common entrepreneurial elements in the… Read more »

On the eve of the company’s 40th anniversary, USA Today’s Bruce Horowitz interviewed Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz. Topics include the company’s iconic status, its resiliency, plans for the future, as well as an analysis of successes and failures. One thing appears clear – Schultz is deeply committed to the company and plans to be out… Read more »