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Ad spending patterns in the current presidential election campaign at times seem to defy logic and conventional wisdom. Experts explain why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health care plans with narrow networks offer lower premiums—but they also can impede access to the right doctors among other compromises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In certain periods of history people sense that society is running at break-neck speed. We are in such a period now says author Darrell West.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book by Elaine C. Kamarck of the Brookings Institution looks at how major failures by U.S. presidents come about -- and how some may be preventable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emotional agility is important to well-being and relationships including those at work. But how can you achieve it? A top psychologist offers strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beneath the Facebook-PayPal partnership lies a cleverly crafted survival strategy experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The political leanings of partners affect how women associates are paid and promoted at law firms new research shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week’s cyberattacks that crippled popular websites exposed huge security gaps. Now consumers must push device manufacturers and lawmakers to act say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton professor and analytics expert Peter Fader joins WNS executive Raj SivaKumar to discuss the power of harnessing customer analytics for business success in the airline industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In retail the key to finding out what sells lies less in Big Data and more in consumers’ heads says retail psychologist Vanessa Patrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel has seen a huge economic transformation -- from a land of agriculture and refugees to a high-tech superstar. Can it help neighbors join the success? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The national debt Social Security and Medicare and economic growth get the short shrift in the tax plans of both U.S. presidential candidates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The best way to handle a crisis is to avoid it. To do that companies must invest the time in building relationships with stakeholders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was another woman behind the throne in FDR’s White House besides Eleanor – his personal secretary Missy LeHand writes biographer Kathryn Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penn psychology professor Angela Duckworth’s book on grit passion and perseverance compels a rethink on how we identify and nurture skills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Penn Wharton Budget Model shows that Donald Trump’s tax plan is better for the economy in the short run but Hillary Clinton’s is best in the long run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japan and South Korea may offer lessons for China in shaping a national brand that gradually improves its reputation for quality notes a Chinese expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Target is expanding with smaller stores in urban locations while Amazon is planning to open convenience stores. Experts explain the potential impact of those moves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton research shows how umpires adjust their calls based on what information they think they know when a play is in motion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Buchanan is the worst U.S. president because his actions led to the Civil War says author and journalist Robert Strauss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women pay off mortgages more reliably than men do yet find the loans harder to get and often pay more for them. This study suggests why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton professor and analytics expert Peter Fader joins WNS executive Mike Nemeth to discuss the power of harnessing customer analytics in the insurance industry for business success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Focusing on strategy alone -- or leadership alone -- misses the big opportunities. Two Wharton professors offer six steps to integrate the two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marketing maven Philip Kotler shares insights on how nation branding efforts can pay off in a conversation with Wharton’s David Reibstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With British Prime Minister Theresa May planning to get Brexit talks underway by next March experts weigh in on ways to mitigate the costs to the U.K. and the European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.