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Encouraging results from Alaska’s oil royalty program point to universal basic income as a potentially viable idea experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More than 70% of Latin America’s 600 million residents will have a mobile phone within a couple of years. That makes the region ripe for digital ”leapfrogging ” says new research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are cryptoassets right for your investment portfolio? A new book applies money management tools to maximize returns and manage risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CEOs who go long in their outlook have natural allies among institutional shareholders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A possible breakthrough in the Golden State Killer case thanks to DNA samples from a genealogical testing service has prompted calls for stricter protection of personal genetic data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hollywood once ruled the world with must-see movies and the in-theater experience but many now opt to ”Netflix and chill” at home. Can the industry adapt? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
T-Mobile and Sprint have been trying to tie the knot for years – and the third time may not be the charm despite a friendlier regulatory environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Retailers lose billions every year because of fraudulent merchandise returns. How can they weed out problem customers without alienating the good ones? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AI cannot replace the power of a human smile in customer engagement and the chief differentiators for excellence are training and culture Tom Peters says in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new book about empathy finds that the idea of putting oneself in another’s shoes is changing but still offers many rewards for individuals and organizations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When facing adversity favorites are more likely to walk away than underdogs new Wharton research finds. The reason: potential embarrassment over not meeting expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The U.S. ban on exports to China’s ZTE is justifiable but a balance needs to be found to protect trade and technological development experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wells Fargo needs a significant culture change that makes top executives more accountable experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The International Finance Corporation deploys a novel approach to boost private sector development in emerging nations for maximum impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Serendipity plays a big role in life-science innovation since breakthroughs often are unintended consequences. Yet despite the seeming randomness this creative process can be managed -- and improved say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friendships in the workplace are valuable. But Wharton research shows they can also lead to complexities and challenges for those inside and outside the circle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
China’s debt-fueled growth is unsustainable and a time of reckoning is coming argues the author of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cuba has a new leader Miguel Diaz-Canel. But former president Raul Castro remains in a position of control over the key drivers of the country’s economy experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The chairman and CEO of the Haier Group believes that the company’s user-centric model of micro enterprises is a key pillar of growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The arrest of two black men at a Philadelphia coffee shop should be treated as a broad-based wake-up call for Starbucks -- and for other brands as well experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HR has been slow to adopt data analytics. SAP’s chief learning officer discusses why companies must incorporate data into the HR process and other insights from her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that the “extenders” will hurt economic growth and worsen federal debt. Only a serious crisis will trigger corrective action say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if a simple nudge could help you make better decisions? A new large-scale experiment headed by two Penn researchers aims to help people develop better exercise habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Physicist Leonard Mlodinow describes how elastic thinking lets people unleash their inherent creativity in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Wharton research shows that there could be significant effects from subsidizing professions that offer limited compensation relative to the societal benefits they create. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The latest tax changes may steer people towards renting rather than owning a home but for those who still want to buy experts have some advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Billy Shore founder of the nonprofit Share Our Strength discovered an often overlooked way to alleviate child hunger. He shares his story with Wharton professor Katherine Klein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Northeastern University’s David DeSteno believes you don’t have to be a jerk to get ahead. In fact gratitude compassion and pride can lead to better outcomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The world’s largest music streaming service went public last week in a very unusual way -- by eschewing an IPO and opting for a direct listing. Will other high-profile tech firms take the same path? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ten years after the Great Recession began questions remain about root causes for some analysts. The IMF’s Tamim Bayoumi looks at some unexplored areas in a recent book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
