Introduction -- "Ericsson and Napster to unveil online music service"- When does working together really work? -- "Japan charges Mitsubishi heavy, 17 others for rigging contracts"- Can governments make global markets more competitive? -- "Intel signs agreement to help develop 'digital Vietnam, '"- Do multinational companies bring progress or problems abroad? -- Interlude: credit markets and currencies -- "China's haier considers Maytag bid"- What determines the global economic pecking order? -- "Euro group must be more forceful with ECB 'juncker'"- Who really controls the world's money supply? -- Interlude: stock markets -- "Zuma fall seen as good for South Africa investment"- What does corruption cost? -- "Syria aims to have a stock market by year-end"- How important are financial markets to economic growth? -- "Julius Bär confirms private client data stolen"- Is the financial system becoming more vulnerable to the actions of the few? -- Interlude: oil -- "Brazil markets slide as political jitters rise"-Which comes first, political or economic stability? -- "US treasury secretary urges European financial reforms"- Can the United States set the global economy's rules? -- "Alberta aims to attract skilled oil workers" -- Is immigration a luxury or a necessity? -- "Former SIU aviation students sue Hooters Air over business plan"-Does it help the economy when ideas have owners? -- "East Timor not ready to handle oil, gas revenue, Gusmao says"- Can a poor country get rich too quickly? -- "Thai Airways will omit interim dividend as cost of fuel rises"- Do disruptive shocks help the economy in the long term? -- Epilogue -- Notes.