The McKinsey Global Institute occasionally publishes articles and op-eds
in external publications as part of our efforts to disseminate our research and
perspectives more widely. Below are columns by MGI that regularly appear on BusinessWeek online.
Dollar as reserve currency: Mixed signals
BusinessWeek, January 22, 2010 The world is debating the dollar's role as the global reserve currency, but business needs exchange rate stability—and has to push for clarity, Richard Dobbs and David Skilling write in a column for BusinessWeek.
BusinessWeek, November 18, 2009 The steady rise in current account deficits and surpluses among eurozone countries has amplified the effect of the financial crisis in Europe and may dampen the recovery. Unwinding the imbalances over time will be an important, if complex, task for European policy makers, Susan Lund and Charles Roxburgh write in a column for BusinessWeek.
BusinessWeek, May 29, 2009 New research from the McKinsey Global Institute tags the ways consumers are changing their behavior during the recession. Here's how companies can respond.
BusinessWeek, September 17, 2008 Beyond bottom-line energy savings, there are seven major categories of opportunity for companies to improve energy efficiency.
BusinessWeek, July 15, 2008 The past year has seen much financial unrest, but three players—Asian sovereign investors, oil exporters, and private equity firms—have helped stabilize the market.
BusinessWeek, February 05, 2008 Policy makers worldwide need to consider the global and domestic consequences of enormous capital investments from the oil-rich GCC.
Newsweek International, January 19, 2008 The U.S. current account deficit—the broadest measure of the trade gap—could rise from 5 or 6 percent to 9 percent of GDP, or $1.6 trillion, by 2012 as long as foreigners are eager to invest there.
BusinessWeek, November 20, 2007 Despite the credit crunch, private equity isn't fading away. In fact, the industry's assets may double by 2012, Diana Farrell writes in BusinessWeek Online.
BusinessWeek, August 23, 2007 It's easy to blame the weak yuan for the huge U.S. current account deficit, but MGI research finds it's not the real problem.
A simple plan to cut energy demand growth and carbon emissions
BusinessWeek, June 07, 2007 Diana Farrell of the McKinsey Global Institute argues a commitment to energy efficiency can help avert a global climate crisis.
BusinessWeek, May 15, 2007 France's new leader should nourish the economy by limiting restrictions, increasing labor market flexibility, and boosting public-sector productivity, Diana Farrell writes.
BusinessWeek, March 05, 2007 Is New York losing out to London? McKinsey Global Institute Director Diana Farrell discusses worldwide shifts beyond the trans-Atlantic rivalry.
BusinessWeek, October 26, 2006 New research highlights the shortcomings of the China and India financial systems and their shared need for rapid reforms.
BusinessWeek, September 22, 2006 The McKinsey Global Institute's Diana Farrell says the country is demonstrating that a competitive market need not conflict with social protection for citizens.
BusinessWeek, August 09, 2006 Aggressive reform of China's financial system is necessary to promote sustainable growth, according to research by the McKinsey Global Institute.
BusinessWeek, June 29, 2006 Reform of India's financial system would mean better use of capital and the elevation of millions from poverty, McKinsey Global Institute research shows.
BusinessWeek, May 08, 2006 Companies that operate in the gray sap economic growth in the developing world, Diana Farrell, director of the McKinsey Global Institute, writes in a new monthly BusinessWeek column. Here's what governments can do about it.
BusinessWeek, March 22, 2006 Diana Farrell of the McKinsey Global Institute takes a close look at the workforce in China and India and says U.S. workers have little to fear.
