World Economic Forum: Davos preview

World Economic Forum: Davos preview

By The Times

It is considered one of the most important conferences in the world, with the world’s leading chief executives, politicians, celebrities and economists descending on Davos in Switzerland for the world economics forum.But what’s it like being there trying to cover it as a lowly journalist?Richard Fletcher, the Times Business Editor, explains why Davos is the most class-ridden event in the world, and why the most important thing for to think about is what shoes to wear, not to mention why you should never mess with security.Deirdre Hipwell, retail correspondent for The Times, discusses why the Hollywood movie star Leonardo DiCaprio will be found among the bankers and business chief executives this year, and what it’s like trying to get a quote from Angela Merkel at Davos.Meanwhile, Alex Ralph, The Times’ market reporter, explains why the words China and oil will be on everyone’s lips and why the biggest party of the conference will be the one hosted by Google.They all join presenter Robert Miller...

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