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Protections for non-permanent workers laid out by the European Parliament are a move in the right direction -- but countries outside the EU will observe carefully before adopting them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Like many countries India’s largest cities are congested. But congestion pricing won’t work because mobility is affected by other factors besides vehicle traffic according to Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New research from Wharton professor Olivia Mitchell looks at how annuities can help secure enough retirement income when the products are included in pension plan menus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you build a customer-centric business the money will come. That’s the message in a new book by Horst Schulze co-founder of luxury hotel chain The Ritz-Carlton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Broke Millennial author Erin Lowry takes the intimidation out of investing and offers practical financial advice for her peers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As it enters its latest phase China’s Belt and Road initiative is facing pushback by partner countries that fear it could lead to unsustainable debt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Investors and managers need more than just reams of information to make good decisions -- they need to know which data are important and how to use them Wharton research finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Consumers are mostly happy with their jobs and personal finances but many remain cautious about spending say experts at The Conference Board. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Expectations are riding high for the next generation of wireless technology but is 5G ready to compete with wired broadband networks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Overly loose mortgage standards are not exactly making a comeback but some loans today are close to regulatory guardrails. New Wharton research offers a tool that can help regulators know when things may be going too far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AI holds great promise for medical advancements. Researchers discuss how algorithms can be used boost patient outcomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following the Easter Sunday bombings Sri Lanka must unite all forces to reclaim its hard-won peace of the past decade say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In his new book Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic the chief talent scientist at Manpower Group examines myths about masculine management and explains why we need to value competence over confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The suspension of flights by Jet Airways is another casualty of price wars and flawed business models. Experts discuss how Jet could recast its model to fly again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The controversy surrounding Fisher-Price’s Rock ’n Play Sleeper shines a light on the need to balance corporate growth with safety -- and also where regulators went wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summertime gasoline price increases are normal but today’s oil markets are undergoing fundamental change according to experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Collaborative platforms sustainability public-private partnerships and data analytics are critical for developing smart and inclusive cities notes TCS’s Seeta Hariharan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Recent Wharton research aims to help companies navigate the complicated waters of Big Data by offering a better way to use predictive analytics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Developing world entrepreneurs face a big disadvantage compared with Western counterparts – a generalized lack of trust. A new book explains why conventional strategies don’t work where mistrust is rampant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s not just the latest IMF forecast causing concern. Many straws in the wind point to tougher times ahead experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cryptocurrencies will one day be used everywhere predicts Litecoin creator Charlie Lee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Across the country baby boomers who own large suburban homes are looking to downsize but are finding it hard to attract younger buyers. However shifts in mortgage rates and other factors could soon change that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s new book puts the digital revolution into historical context placing it along a timeline of other disruptive transformations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Toyota announced it will offer other automakers free licenses to its patents on vehicle electrification especially hybrid vehicles. Is it a smart move? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wharton research looks at whether corporate insiders trade more around the audit report date -- and what it means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amazon’s move into health care with HIPAA compliance for virtual assistant Alexa raises questions about what the tech giant plans to do with patient data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
President Trump’s backing of two nominees for the Federal Reserve Board is raising questions about the importance of the central bank’s nonpartisan image. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From marketing to management modern business leaders can learn a lot from ancient Roman emperors according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Too much efficiency -- such as that provided by computers and algorithms -- can turn off creativity and innovation according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Move over monetary and fiscal policy. A new book -- Law and Macroeconomics: Legal Remedies to Recessions -- aims to create a new way to reverse economic downturns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
