Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, AIG. Is Wall Street running off the rails or will the economy right itself over the next few days and weeks? What can investors, shareholders and consumers the world over expect? And how did we get into this mess? In this special issue, Wharton faculty and other experts offer their views on the current financial crisis.
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Africa Rising: How 900 Million African Consumers Offer More than You Think
By Vijay Mahajan

With more than 900 million consumers, the continent of Africa is one of the world's fastest growing markets. In Africa Rising, renowned global business consultant Vijay Mahajan crosses thousands of miles in Africa to reveal this remarkable marketplace with its massive needs and surprising buying power. He also shows how India and China are staking out huge positions throughout the continent.

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USA Today quotes Mark Zandi, W'81, GR'06, founder and chief economist of Moody's Economy.com, on efforts of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to prevent housing foreclosures. (September 26, 2008) Read story.

CSPAN coverage of the House of Representatives includes Neel Kashkari, WG'02, the Treasury Department's senior policy adviser, speaking at the American Enterprise Institute regarding home mortgage finance. (September 19, 2008) Watch video.

The Press Trust of India Limited notes the accomplishments of Pia Singh, W'94, head of DT Cinemas at the DLF group and managing director of its luxury retail business. (September 1, 2008) Read story.

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