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The vertical nature of the merger as well as big shifts in the media landscape paved the way for the recent ruling experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lawsuit that wants to dismantle the Affordable Care Act in its entirety could create outcomes that are worse than the problems it aims to fix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Regulatory excellence requires a system of smart management a lack of corruption and empathy toward businesses and consumers alike a Penn expert says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Obama era rules end there are a number of questions surrounding how consumers will be affected and whether additional policy changes may follow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How boards and executives prepare for risks can make the difference between riding the roughest wave or drowning in it according to a new book by Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther and Michael Useem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A novel educational effort is imparting sustainable practices and business skills to China’s swine farmers who control half the world’s pork markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Algorithms used in public service systems can worsen inequality for the most vulnerable according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book by Wharton’s Barbara Kahn looks at why being the best at one thing is no longer enough for retailers hoping to thrive in a hyper-competitive environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free trade agreements such as NAFTA have reconfigured the labor landscape. But the plight of those left behind will not be solved by protectionism according to Wharton’s Mauro Guillen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research explores the link between music preferences and personality and the implications for marketing and data privacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Customer disconnects and failed strategies have turned Barnes & Noble from a retail disruptor into a dinosaur experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big cities are driving the charge toward better sustainability notes the author of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A one-size-fits-all approach is often the fundamental flaw of these programs say Wharton and Penn researchers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple leaves open major questions about the right to turn customers away due to religious objections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump administration’s decision last week to impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada Mexico and the European Union will have major ramifications experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The easing of onerous compliance requirements has banks of all sizes breathing a sigh of relief but it could have unintended consequences for consumers and small and midsized regional players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes some groups work well together and some fall apart? Author Daniel Coyle reveals the secrets of successful teams in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton research uses natural language processing to study why some songs catch on while others fail to climb the charts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donors tend to act more on emotion than rationality when choosing organizations to support. New Wharton research looks at why that’s so and what can be done about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The political crisis in Italy deepened this week sparking a sell-off in Italian stocks and bonds. What measures could stem the damage? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sudden exit of Campbell Soup’s CEO is giving the company the opportunity to review and reset its strategies especially concerning millennials experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton research using natural language processing techniques advances the field of competitive strategy analysis to previously untested terrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The secret to gaining control over one’s finances is to first identify short-term and long-term goals and then align investments accordingly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patty McCord former chief talent officer at Netflix and an architect of the company’s famous Culture Deck explains the principles in her book ‘Powerful.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The shutdown of his startup led author and entrepreneur Ethan Senturia to rethink his long-held ideas about success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.