Six Things to Be Grateful for This Thanksgiving

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©2019 Farok J. Contractor, Rutgers Business School Also see the updated post, Thanksgiving Day: A Story of Globalization, Cross-cultural Influences, and Unity  The Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, which occurs over a long weekend, brings a respite, a breathing space that allows moments for introspection. I begin this piece with a brief history, followed … Continue reading Six Things to Be Grateful for This Thanksgiving

The G20 Summit in China: An Annual “Talking Shop”? Or a Potential Bedrock of Global Civilization?

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© 2016 Prof. Farok J. Contractor, Rutgers Business School Note: A version of this article was also published on The Conversation as How the G20 can ensure the marvelous gains from globalization aren't lost. What do summits such as the G20 accomplish? Posing for pictures after their summit, the leaders of the G20, a mixed bag of … Continue reading The G20 Summit in China: An Annual “Talking Shop”? Or a Potential Bedrock of Global Civilization?