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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.

Facebook has reset the growth meter for itself and other social media companies which are facing changing user tastes and increased regulatory scrutiny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The reviews are mixed on what exactly led to Portugal’s economic recovery over the last couple of years. But one thing seems clear: There is more work to be done on economic diversification productivity and bank balance sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Innovative companies like Uber and Airbnb have disrupted more than their business sectors: They have upset the apple cart for regulators too. So what does the future look like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The way a question is phrased can determine whether one gets the truth or a deceitful answer according to Wharton’s Maurice Schweitzer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although the divide appears to be widening between the U.S. and Mexico the countries are getting closer in many ways most of them outside the government notes author Andrew Selee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flood insurance is more important than ever given forecasts for more serious flooding due to climate change. Yet only about a third of at-risk homeowners have coverage -- most all through the government. Can a private market change that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding a new job within your chosen field can be daunting but changing careers presents an even bigger challenge. A new book by psychologist Dawn Graham explains how to make it happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the Red Hen incident with Sarah Sanders a question arises: How far should businesses go in expressing political views? Wharton and other experts weigh in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contently co-founder Shane Snow says in a new book that it’s not always a good thing if team members get along well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.