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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2001
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December 3
Table of Contents

COVER STORY
LIBERATION?
The U.S. victory is a defining moment--for the Afghan people, for Western values, and for the cause of moderation in the Muslim world. Now freed from the Taliban, Afghanistan faces its next enemy: A warped economy. The allies are considering a mini-Marshall Plan to get the country back on its feet. That job could dwarf the current military operation

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Plus:
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RUSSIAN OIL?
Some producers want Putin to square off with OPEC

 LEGAL AFFAIRS:
THE MICROSOFT CASE: TYING IT ALL TOGETHER
One of the most effective sources of Microsoft's power is bundling--its process of continuously adding features to its Windows operating system. The Justice Department concluded it lacked legal authority to restrict the bundling. Many antitrust experts disagree--and want state attorneys general to take action

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NEWS: ANALYSIS & COMMENTARY:
A "JOBLESS RECOVERY" JUST AHEAD?
High productivity could keep unemployment rising even after growth picks up

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DAILY BRIEFING

11/21 -- NEWS ANALYSIS
Another Settlement That Suits Microsoft
Facing a nearly impossible uphill battle, lawyers in a mass of class actions are settling for, well, not much

11/21 -- STREET WISE
A Baby Bull Could Be Stretching Its Legs
Though plenty can still go wrong, even market skeptics are starting to think the recent surge portends an economic recovery next year

11/21 -- STREET WISE
A Much Cleaner Office for OS X
Microsoft has wisely given its mammoth suite of programs a makeover that takes full advantage of the new Mac operating system

11/20 -- MOVEABLE FEAST
Going Online for Gifts Less Given
This season, break away from boring ties and cologne. Here are some cybersources where you'll find a bounty of unique holiday offerings

11/20 -- SECURITY NET
Broadband ISPs Shouldn't Knock Down Firewalls
Citing finicky configuration problems, the major high-speed providers discourage their use -- a backward and dangerous policy

11/20 -- WASHINGTON WATCH
Texans on George W.: We Told You So
Ex-Governor Bush's performance since September 11 and at the summit with Russia's Putin is what Lone Star Staters expected all along



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INVESTING

11/21 -- MARKET SNAPSHOT
Stocks Lose More Ground
A brokerage downgrade of Microsoft is dampening sentiment, with trading volume light ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday

11/20 -- SAM STOVALL'S SECTOR WATCH
Gadget Gains
S&P's analyst thinks there's growth in store for computer and electronics retailers, new to this week's rankings

11/12 -- ASK THE ANALYST
Fund Selections
S&P's Phil Edwards answers your questions on bond funds. Can they continue their winning streak?


BW 50 SCREENER CONTEST FINALISTS
Take a look at these six savvy investors who've put together some interesting stock picks using the BW Interactive Stock Screener. Check back often for updates.


GLOBAL BUSINESS

11/21 -- COMMENTARY
Indonesian Lessons for Rebuilding Afghanistan
To avoid chaos and mass murder, the U.S. and global agencies must place Afghans' welfare at the center of their agendas

11/21 -- EYE ON JAPAN
Japan's Private-School Mania Isn't All Crazy
While some families let the drive to get their kids into a top school consume them, they have some sensible reasons

11/19 -- NEWSMAKER Q&A
Nobel Laureate, IMF Protester
Economist Joseph Stiglitz says the fund should focus on short-term crises: "A program of more than two years...is evidence of failure"

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TECHNOLOGY

11/26 -- TECHNOLOGY & YOU
Microsoft: The Battle Isn't Over
There's room to strengthen the pact by barring future monopolies in areas outside the desktop

11/26 -- SPECIAL REPORT -- IT100/Online Extra
First Data: A Tech Stock with a Twist
It's a technology company with a major dose of financial services--and it's performing better than most outfits in either sector

11/19 -- SECURITY FOCUS
Ex-Lawmakers Endorse National I.D. System
Three former Republican legislators call for state-run biometric smart card systems linked on a nationwide network. Just don't call it a national I.D. card

Plus, you'll find daily coverage of the rapidly changing world of e-business at http://www.ebiz.businessweek.com BW e.biz offers exclusive analysis, commentary, and Web-site reviews every day. Visit often!

UPCOMING CONFERENCES:

BusinessWeek in partnership with Hewlett-Packard presents:
The Sixth Annual BusinessWeek Conference on the Digital Economy,
New Priorities: Building a Collaborative Enterprise in Uncertain Times
December 6-7, 2001
The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, California

We are pleased to announce our keynote speakers are:

Jack Welch, Former Chairman and CEO of General Electric Company and
The Honorable James A. Baker, III, Former U.S. Secretary of State (1989-1992)
and Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1985-1988)

In light of recent events in New York and Washington D.C., the
conference will feature a special session on Digital Security:
Job #1 in Threatening Times.
Raymond Kelly, Former NYPD Commissioner; Senior Managing Director,
Global Security, Bear Stearns will head up the panel

Additional Speakers include:
 
Michael Aguilar   President and COO   Panasonic Company National
Marc Andreessen   Chairman and Cofounder   Loudcloud
Bill Bass   SVP, E-Commerce and International   Lands' End, Inc.
Joseph Baylock   Group Vice President   Gartner, Inc.
Daeje Chin   President and CEO, Digital Media System Business   Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Bruce Chizen   President and CEO   Adobe
Eric K. Clemons   Professor of Information, Strategy, and Economics   The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Lisa J. Colnett   SVP, Worldwide Process Management and CIO   Celestica Inc.
Craig Conway   President and CEO   PeopleSoft, Inc.
Richard A. DeMillo   Vice President and CTO   Hewlett-Packard Company
James Hamilton   President   Efficient Networks Inc. (a subsidiary of Siemens ICN)
James E. Heppleman   CTO and EVP   Software Products, PTC
Konrad Hilbers   CEO   Napster, Inc.
David House   President, CEO, and Chairman   Allegro Networks.
John Jordan   Principal   Cap Gemini Ernst & Young
Raymond C. Kurzweil   Author   The Age of Spiritual Machines
David O. Leemon   EVP and CSO   Charles Schwab Corporation
Elias Levy   Co-Founder and CTO   Security Focus
Webb McKinney   Business Customer Organization President   and HP-Compaq Merger Integration Manager   Hewlett-Packard Co.
Mike Micucci   Vice President, Solutions Strategy   Commerce One
Lars Nyberg   Chairman and CEO   NCR Corporation
Robert W. Shaner   President, Wireless Operations   Cingular Wireless
Pradeep Sindhu   Vice Chairman and CTO   Juniper Networks, Inc.  
Carl Yankowski   CEO   Palm, Inc.  
Special Dinner Entertainment by Martin Short and ?The Second City? Comedy Improv Group

For a complete listing of speakers, full program details or to register go to
http://www.conferences.businessweek.com/2001/digital2001


SMALL BUSINESS ONLINE

11/20 -- FACTORY DAYS
It's Not Easy Being Lean
At MEECO, adopting an innovative manufacturing process that gives employees more responsibility is at times a tough sell

11/19 -- FINANCE
Insurance: The Coverage Crunch
Providers are spreading premium hikes far and wide. That could doom some small companies

11/16 -- SMART ANSWERS
How to Pitch Your Dream
Optimists buy businesses, realists invest in them. That's one piece of wisdom no aspiring entrepreneur can ever afford to forget

FORUMS
Small Business Forum
Join the discussion? A reader outlines how factoring your receivables can be a great way to increase cash flow. What do you think? Check out the Financing Your Business folder


B-SCHOOLS

11/21 -- B-SCHOOL Q&A: ADMISSIONS
Meet Chicago's Admissions Director
A conversation with Don Martin, director of MBA Admissions at the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business

11/16 -- B-SCHOOL NEWS
A New Test for MBA Wannabes?
The GMAT is good at evaluating analytical skills. But what about "common sense" or right-brain skills? Enter the SIA

CAREER MOVES
EMBA Profiles & Rankings
BusinessWeek's first Executive MBA rankings in a decade grade 35 programs worldwide. The 2001 rankings are based on surveys of over 3,000 graduates of 82 B-schools, as well as a poll of EMBA directors at those 82 schools. Scan 161 profiles of EMBA programs to determine which is right for you

B-SCHOOL CALENDAR
BusinessWeek Online's New Tool will give you an idea of upcoming events at B-schools in the U.S. and around the world

MBA JOURNALS
Preparing for B-School
In this new series, 11 first-year students discuss the B-school orientation process

B-SCHOOL FORUMS
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Visit BW Online's interactive forums for wide-ranging discussions about management education. Search through OVER 228,000 POSTS for topics that interest you


CAREERS

11/20 -- EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
UPS's Holiday Hiring Rush
Martin Taylor, the delivery giant's workforce planning manager, explains how it piles on tens of thousands of temps for the yearend crunch

11/19 -- ASK CAREERS
The CEO Gravy Train Just Got Derailed
Sorry, chiefs--"pay for performance" is back in vogue

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