What will spark the next phase of economic growth? As businesses seek an answer, some are betting on emerging economies. Others say entrepreneurs will be the drivers. Still others think women will be the dominant source of expansion.

This week we look at how China's industrial policies--in particular its support for state-owned industries and forced technology transfer from foreign investors--have impacted the U.S. economy, manufacturers and jobs.

UK-based payments and customer loyalty guru Roy Stephenson talks about how the payment card firms and banks across the globe are moving away from the "lend-centric" credit cards and chasing the 1% of big spenders who don't need to borrow.

Economic and political stability have come to Latin America, igniting a new wave of foreign investment.-and raising the competitive stakes.