Roland Alter is a professor of business studies at the University of Heilbronn who researches the effects of chronic penny-pinching on the economy. We talk to him about Anton Schlecker, whose cost-cutting was the ruin of his family business.

In Germany, 40 percent of food is thrown out. The nation's closets are full of unworn clothes, its fridges and bins full of uneaten food. We've compiled some statistics on wastefulness.

Modest celebrations are a thing of the past. These days, everything from bachelor parties to baby birthdays are lavish affairs. Sociologists have also noted this cultural trend toward extravagance, especially in weddings.

Children’s toys are often divided by gender. Girls get pink, boys get blue. Girls get dolls, boys get robots. Gender-neutral toys could go a long way to breaking down damaging stereotypes. But Cristina Cubas says we still have a long way to go.

Geraint Anderson hit the headlines as "Cityboy" during the financial crisis. He provided an insider’s account of life in London’s banking district, reporting on reckless trading and cocaine-fueled orgies - and how he departed in 2008.

In 2008 the island was Europe’s main problem child, on the verge of bankruptcy. Just 10 years on, its economy is among the best performers in Europe. How was that possible, and can other countries learn from Iceland?

Tech hubs bring start-ups from the same sector under one roof. The idea is for them to work together in order to become major players. Does it work? We looked around a fin-tech hub in Berlin.

When the T-shirt CEO dons a suit, something has to be wrong. In this episode of DRESSCODE Gerhard Elfers shows why Mark Zuckerberg’s contrite appearance before US Congress was simply disrespectful.

Is the financial crisis over? While taxpayers were left to foot the bill, the rules for the industry have been tightened. The new requirements for banks, however, still do not go far enough. We explain why.

Geraint Anderson hit the headlines as "Cityboy" during the financial crisis. He provided an insider’s account of life in London’s banking district, reporting on reckless trading and cocaine-fueled orgies - and how he departed in 2008.