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	Stanley Fischer: New WWSG Exclusive Few people in history can claim such a distinguished, diverse and truly impactful career as Stanley Fischer. An iconic Israeli-American economist, Fischer has led, advised, and even taught the world’s most influential political and business leaders. It is a career that has spanned the most prominent of institutions including the Federal Reserve, Bank of Israel, IMF and World Bank. Fischer’s wisdom, selfless service and thoughtful judgment have earned him the highest praise and the most genuine respect. Learn more
	Joe Girardi: New WWSG Exclusive An All-Star, 4-time World Series Champion (3 as a player and 1 as a manager) and leading broadcaster, Joe Girardi has always been a highly-respected and admired leader. Girardi’s life exemplifies the work ethic, intelligence and tenacity which has brought him success throughout his life and career. And after managing professional baseball teams for more than eleven years and leading them to a World Series win, Joe Girardi knows first-hand what it takes to form and lead a winning team. Learn more
	Red Cross to Honor Local Hero Nancy Frates The Red Cross will once again honor local community members who have done extraordinary things at its 16th annual Northeast Massachusetts Community Heroes Breakfast. The Humanitarian award will be going to Nancy Frates of Beverly for her work to find a cure for ALS. She has tirelessly immersed herself into the ALS community, successfully advocating for issues important to the ALS community. Learn more
	Sheila Bair: Congress Flirts With Disaster on Bank Leverage Ratios The stock market’s recent volatility is a reminder that financial conditions can change quickly. Whether periods of stress turn into severe economic downturns depends in large part on whether the nation’s major banks are sufficiently capitalized to weather the market’s ups and downs. Learn more
	Evan Feigenbaum: A Chinese Puzzle: Why Economic "Reform" in Xi's China Has More Meanings Than Market Liberalization Imagine, for a moment, that you’re writing a short history of reform euphoria in China. Your essay would be, well, pretty short. From my vantage point, at least, in the last decade there have been just two notable moments of exuberance about the prospects for economic reform in China. Learn more
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