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The American Enterprise Institute’s Edward Conard challenges conventional wisdom about factors that dampen U.S. economic growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leading Ladies’ Network founded by Eisenhower Fellow Yawa Hansen-Quao aims to raise a new generation of female African leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts worry that the Republican health care proposals set forth in a recent policy brief could hurt younger people with lower incomes among others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new FCC chairman Ajit Pai is a noted critic of net neutrality regulations -- but there may be fewer changes coming than you think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s business leaders so often are driven by metrics yet creative ideas often lack realistic measures. So how can executives keep creativity alive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Organic food has become more popular among consumers and it’s now easier to find in many grocery stores. But that’s not good news for Whole Foods which once had a corner on the market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retaining the Federal Reserve’s autonomy is a top concern as President Trump’s appointments could occupy key roles say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research finds that abundantly happy people are perceived as innocent and unsophisticated which makes them more vulnerable to deception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Physicians must heed warning signals of burnout and be more compassionate to be effective says Ronald Epstein in a new book on mindfulness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First Book has adopted a novel business model that is key to the nonprofit’s success in distributing books and other items to kids in need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does corporate America use silly buzzwords like ‘low-hanging fruit’? Author James Sudakow explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While President Trump appears to have softened some of his contentious stances on trade and currency levels regarding China and Japan plenty of policy uncertainty remains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many people are averse to using algorithms when making decisions preferring to rely on their instincts. New Wharton research says a simple adjustment can help them feel differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump administration’s review of the fiduciary rule for financial advisors brings uncertainty to retirement planning but investors could still protect themselves says Wharton’s Kent Smetters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imposing taxes on products that have negative effects on health can theoretically lower consumption. But do these policies help consumers to make better choices? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some tweaks to the Dodd-Frank Act are in order but Trump’s proposed changes will leave the financial system far more vulnerable say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Companies ranging from Budweiser to Airbnb took a political stand during this year’s Super Bowl through television ads. Will they alienate stakeholders? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When companies impose tidiness rules employees will hate the space hate the company hate everything says author Tim Harford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book by Wharton professors Howard Kunreuther and Robert Meyer offers an innovative solution for addressing the biases that prevent people and groups from adequately preparing for disasters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton research shows that sensational tweets have staying power aiding Donald Trump’s ascent during the Republican primary debates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Regulations don’t always evolve as quickly as technological change -- at least that’s the perception. So what should policy makers and regulators do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch being compared to Antonin Scalia it’s a good time to revisit Scalia’s legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump has promised corporations he will cut regulations by 75%. What will this mean for business and the environment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Though temporary the Trump administration’s immigration ban could undermine the long-term reputation of the U.S. as a reliable place to do business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts say that President Trump’s move to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) paves the way for China to forge its own deals with other countries and dominate the world’s major trading regions and routes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.