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This week’s referendum in Turkey has implications not only for how the country will be governed but also for its economy its efforts to join the European Union and its future role in the Middle East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forget growth at any cost. Small changes to lift comparable-store performance could work magic to boost profitability in retail a new study finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United’s forcible eviction of a passenger brings into focus the deeper underlying problems that airlines face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is wide agreement that U.S. tax codes need modernizing. A collection of articles by top tax experts offers a starting point for thinking about reforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Companies with non-contractual business models have a tough time predicting future customer activity and subsequently using it as a measure of firm value. New Wharton research aims to determine what data can help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Millennials are poised to take over the C-suite from baby boomers. But what kind of leaders will they be? A new report debunks some stereotypes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research takes a closer look at the role of emotion in male-dominated organizations finding that the most fulfilling workplaces are both compassionate and convivial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bullying is on the rise in the workplace affecting productivity and morale. There are constructive ways to deal with it according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The much-awaited meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping got off to a warm start last week -- although several tough questions remain unanswered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent spate of Chapter 11 filings shows that chain retailers have too many stores and don’t understand their customers while online channels are growing say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An overlooked health crisis among working-class middle-age whites in the U.S. has led to a sharp spike in mortality rates not seen in other groups or other rich countries. Why? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The power of networking should not be underestimated whether it is to find a better job or counter Russian hackers says Anne-Marie Slaughter in her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Company news affects how its stock reacts. But market reaction also influences corporate decision-making Wharton research finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With many baby-boomers closing in on the age at which they are required to take disbursements from their retirement accounts more financial education is needed says Wharton’s Olivia Mitchell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week that unwinds the environmental policies of his predecessor – but some experts say the move was more flash than substance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The growing conflict surrounding what internet service providers can do with customer data could take years to resolve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that the GOP is in charge of Congress and the White House the future of financial regulation -- particularly the Dodd-Frank Act -- is unclear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Hurwitz former speechwriter for Michelle Obama shares stories from her years in the White House and offers tips for how we all can become stronger storytellers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Financial literacy is important for everyone but especially for women because they earn less and live longer experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would a traffic tax solve congestion problems in cities? Not necessarily according to recent Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FBI has arrested a man who is accused of sending investigative journalist Kurt Eichenwald who suffers from epilepsy a threatening tweet along with a strobe light which triggered a seizure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump’s administration’s plan to restrict travel from six majority Muslim countries has once again been stalled by the court system -- where will it go from here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court confirmation should be postponed until the investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the presidential election is completed say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former CNN White House Correspondent Frank Sesno discusses his new book which covers the role of the media and how questions can illuminate the truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During a recent event organized by the Authors@Wharton speakers series five new authors shared insights from their recent business books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.