From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Mar 23 2011 9:24 AM

Matthew Bishop of The Economist discusses the theory behind his new book Philanthrocapitalism: How The Rich Can Save The World.He highlights the effective ways new philanthropists are working to solve the world’s most intractable problems.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Tue, Mar 22 2011 3:24 PM

Morningstar StockInvestor editor Paul Larson says the events in Japan will shape the fortunes of energy stocks, from incumbent nuclear players to coal producers.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Fri, Feb 04 2011 3:50 AM

In this episode, Judith Lidenberger offers some tips on how to ace an interview such as interview etiquette and how to research a company before your interview.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Feb 02 2011 10:42 AM

Find out how to sell your house in a difficult housing market.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Feb 02 2011 10:42 AM

In this episode of Daily Connections you will get some tips on how to choose a real estate agent and how to sell your house in a difficult market.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Sun, Jan 30 2011 5:16 AM

Learn a few tips to help your resume to stand out in crowd of job applications.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Sun, Jan 30 2011 5:16 AM

Learn how eye movement reflects on your job interview and how it can help you.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Fri, Jan 07 2011 10:41 AM

Stephen Marglin believes we must see the limits of mainstream economics. He says that we should start to rethink assumptions behind modern economic thought, and work to create a new economics based on the needs of community.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Fri, Jan 07 2011 10:41 AM

Takashi Kiuchi believes that we need a new system of sustainable economics, what he calls Natural Economics, an economics in tune with the environment. Business and economic activity needs to become sustainable and green. It should focus on renewable energy and natural resources.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Fri, Jan 07 2011 10:41 AM

Takashi Kiuchi believes that aspects of modern economics are outmoded. The Keynesian economic model is one example, with its emphasis on maximizing demand in order to secure full employment. Gross domestic product (GDP) as the key measure of economic progress is another.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Fri, Jan 07 2011 10:41 AM

Tessa Tennant looks at the evolution of socially responsible investing (SRI). In Europe, SRI focuses on clean energy and recycling. In Japan, ethical investment involves corporate social responsibility. Recent developments include socially responsible investment funds in China and sharia investm...

From: 5min.com on AOL on Fri, Jan 07 2011 10:41 AM

Tessa Tennant recognizes the massive growth in socially responsible investing, or SRI. Ethical investment funds are now common worldwide. However, she warns that the social responsible investment industry must continue to push forward the leading edge in ethical investing or risk remaining a mar...

From: 5min.com on AOL on Fri, Jan 07 2011 10:41 AM

Colman discusses how tax can help fund development. Taxation can be used as a means to finance efforts to reduce global poverty. In his view, all countries must increase their aid budgets and provide more foreign aid to help fund development.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Fri, Jan 07 2011 10:41 AM

John Elkington believes that social and environmental problems could cause a global economic crisis. Mainstream corporations are now looking to social entrepreneurs for business ideas that mitigate these risks and leverage market opportunities. This contributes to a green, sustainable economy.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Fri, Jan 07 2011 10:41 AM

Professor Heinberg explains what ‘peak oil’ means. The theory of peak oil started with M. King Hubbert, who said that global oil production would decline. Predictions for when global oil reserves will run out vary but there is general consensus on oil depletion.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Fri, Jan 07 2011 3:17 AM

Bill McKibben argues that cheap fossil fuels and cheap energy have made globalization possible. Fossil fuel depletion and climate change will mean less global trade and business. Localization is a positive force resulting in strong local economies, small sustainable businesses and green communit...

From: 5min.com on AOL on Fri, Jan 07 2011 3:17 AM

Professor CS Kiang, expert on environmental sustainability and economic development in China and worldwide, says governments must collaborate to fight climate change and resource depletion. Equally, we must take responsibility for our individual ecological footprint.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Fri, Jan 07 2011 3:17 AM

Dorothy Mackenzie says marketing is linked to overconsumption and huge environmental footprints. However, green marketing has an important role to play in changing patterns of consumer behavior and promoting eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyles.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Fri, Jan 07 2011 3:17 AM

Dorothy Mackenzie discusses the importance of big brands as a mechanism to normalize sustainable business and eco-friendly living in a society. This is one way that brands can have an effective positive impact through their green marketing or corporate social responsibility strategy.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Fri, Jan 07 2011 3:17 AM

Dorothy Mackenzie believes that greenwash will soon be a thing of the past. Consumers are highly skeptical and critical of what they perceive as greenwash. As a result, companies are realizing that their CSR policies are judged by their effectiveness, not by their messaging.