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The recent memo controversy at Google may not result in immediate gains for working women but it casts a harsh light on underlying assumptions say Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A public rift has opened between Donald Trump and CEOs upset by his comments following the white supremacist rally in Charlottesvile. What are the lessons in branding and leadership? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding ways to raise revenue and avoiding excessive government debt are the top hurdles say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the U.S. preps for a rare total solar eclipse on August 21 a journalist looks back on the furor surrounding that same event when it happened back in 1878. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently proposed immigration reforms in the U.S. would shave 2% off GDP growth and result in more than four million jobs lost by 2040 according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts say the increasing threat of sophisticated cyber crimes should force entertainment firms to take serious stock of their internal security measures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the digital revolution keeps on turning brands are looking to artificial intelligence to bolster their marketing efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The field of gender-lens investing is growing fast with more than 100 private and public funds now available to impact investors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improvisation or the art form called improv may call to mind comedy shows but it is now also a serious business tool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

But some just don’t know it yet says Nitin Rakesh CEO of Bangalore India-based IT firm Mphasis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economists affect public policy. But strict focus on numbers means they miss key insights say the authors of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congress is facing a looming deadline to hammer out federal spending for fiscal 2018. But the negotiations face a major sticking point – whether to raise the debt ceiling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Venezuelan political and economic crisis deepens following suspect elections a group of experts discuss potential ways out of the morass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Shaber founder of Tara Health Foundation discusses how her organization aims to improve the health and well-being of women and girls through the creative use of philanthropic capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of the greatest sports teams of all time have been quietly led by humble captains who bring a special element to the team’s dynamics according to author Sam Walker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What you – and your neighbors – tweet can tell researchers a lot about the well-being of your community – and that in turn can help shape decisions made by businesses and policymakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top corporate executives who commit crimes are often not prosecuted. Journalist Jesse Eisinger explains why in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consumer debt is increasing surpassing the levels it reached at the height of the credit bubble. But what consumers are spending money on is very different a new study shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When in a mess apologize from your heart -- and quickly -- or else risk losing your reputation warns former Medtronic CEO Arthur D. Collins Jr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite a tarnished reputation finance has positive life lessons to offer says a Harvard professor of business and law in a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two experts find an informed debate sorely lacking in the Republican health care policy overhaul. What can help to move things ahead? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Durreen Shahnaz founder of Impact Investment Exchange discusses impact investing and the recent $8 million Women’s Livelihood Bond that is meant to help more than 385 000 women in Southeast Asia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deep distrust of government and media among some groups has created a chasm in American society. A new book explains why the gap is so wide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many health insurance plans deny life-saving treatments -- such as those from National Cancer Institute-designated sites. But most consumers don’t realize it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics considers whether the U.S. stock markets are topping out and why a correction is likely before long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.