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As companies struggle to contain soaring health care costs employee smoking remains a challenge. But a recent study by two University of Pennsylvania experts found that cash can be a powerful incentive to help smokers quit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With semi-annual reports investors would be worse off experts say and the gains to companies in cost savings and long-term planning are dubious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent trends show that while rents are falling for high-end dwellings middle- and low-income renters are still struggling to afford housing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Homebuilders of West Africa builds homes for locals while giving foreign investors a robust return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a $4.4 Trillion shortfall hiding in plain sight inside public pension plans. Are we doomed to have it create a major financial crisis? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the financial crisis the price gap between Treasury bonds and notes became unusually large. Wharton finance professors David Musto and Krista Schwarz explain why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Americans are paying more than ever in fees which are tacked on to the price of everything from utility bills to concert tickets. These fees are quietly draining the wallets of middle-class Americans author Devin Fergus argues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It will take more than policy changes and government persuasion to reverse the mindsets of one-child families built over nearly four decades experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research suggests the heated immigration debate often overlooks the effect immigrants have on capital investment innovation and firm operations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the 10th anniversary of the Great Recession of 2008 draws nearer some experts are beginning to worry that a looming bubble in corporate debt poses a danger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Erdogan must forsake populist policies and accept outside help to readjust the economy even if this is politically unpalatable Wharton experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cultivating empathy can help a company vanquish the competition gain loyal customers retain innovative employees and elevate itself from good to great says the author of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research shows that marketers are incorrectly crunching data and potentially getting wrong answers — and costing companies a lot of money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American Dream is disappearing for the middle class says the author of ’Squeezed: Why Our Families Can’t Afford America.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two MIT researchers offer a practical guide to digital transformation in their new book ’What’s Your Digital Business Model?’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The largest market for Uber Lyft and other ride-hailing services last week had its first successful attempt at regulating the growth of the nascent industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The securities regulator may have a winning case before Congress to change the statute of limitations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even if shareholders approve CEO Elon Musk’s plan the company faces many other challenges experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent proposal by the White House to roll back Obama-era fuel-efficiency standards will face an uphill legal battle experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Lily Zheng advocates for greater acceptance of gender-diverse employees at work in her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After recessions there is one type of job that does not bounce back according to research by Wharton finance professor Nikolai Roussanov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The consumer electronics giant is finding itself in a whole new race after becoming the first U.S. company to cross $1 trillion in market capitalization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can 40 seconds of compassion have an impact? An ICU physician says research shows it can and it’s better for patients -- and doctors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do short-term limited-duration health insurance policies increase consumer choice? Or do they put people in danger of not having adequate coverage if disaster strikes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For companies that want to expand abroad by serving their own ethnic groups there is a dual entry strategy that can be deployed according to Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.