hearts and minds

Cash will be key weapon in Afghanistan

Marketplace  Wed, 12/02/2009 - 12:43

Dollars will be a significant part of the United States' arsenal in the ramped-up battle against the Taliban.

Money will also be widely distributed as development aid. Steve Henn reports on the many uses of cold hard cash in the battle for hearts and minds.


 

Millionaire invests in changing attitudes

Marketplace  Thu, 11/27/2008 - 08:35

We've all heard money can't buy you love or happiness. But if you have enough of it, you might have a chance at changing people's hearts and minds.

That's what software millionaire Tim Gill is trying to do. Jeremy Hobson reports.