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Does Aetna’s exit from Obamacare mean the program is failing? Not likely and other insurers seem satisfied says a Wharton expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rising sea levels and other climate change effects pose significant threats to the U.S. real estate market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Channeling anger constructively can yield the passion to help you overcome obstacles says former Human Rights Campaign head Joe Solmonese in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may think politics has reached “peak spin” recently. But spin has adapted right through to the Twitter age after its birth a century ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Humor when used appropriately can enhance status and perception of one’s competence in the office according to Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are PPPs increasingly a favored model for solving societal problems? They combine expertise and help stakeholders with branding legitimacy and access. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A proactive regulatory regime is critical in the run-up to 2021 when the auto industry expects to have a full-fledged launch of self-driving vehicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

A new app called Voter promises to bring clarity to the task of choosing the best political candidate for you based on the issues and your own beliefs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The largest data breach in history -- affecting 500 million Yahoo accounts -- could trigger an industry-wide overhaul of user authentication procedures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insider trading by politically connected bankers spiked just before the massive bailouts of October 2008 research by Wharton professor Daniel Taylor shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pets are more like people than you think. They suffer from emotional and mental issues too says renowned vet Nicholas Dodman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wells Fargo chairman and CEO John Stumpf’s testimony before the Senate Banking Committee raised new questions about banking culture and incentives but offered little clarity on what went wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In business and life people take all sorts of risks. But they must be balanced with prudence. Aureus CEO Karen Firestone explains how. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research examines how political and economic turmoil in a country can impact how microfinance organizations are funded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bullish long-term sector trends make Latin America India and Africa attractive to PE firms but they are cautiously eyeing investments due to current upheavals in certain areas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran VC firm Venrock has backed some of the most successful tech companies in Silicon Valley including Intel and Apple. Here’s how it invests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Venezuela is plagued by political instability and economic hardships made worse by cheap oil. The time is ripe for widespread reforms – but there are no quick and easy solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Honeybees are facing both natural and manmade threats that are killing them by the millions. What is the impact on agriculture commercial bee keepers and consumers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have brilliant idea -- or a small task -- you keep putting off? Author Phyllis Korkki explains that you’re not alone and what you can do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wells Fargo’s latest revelations on errant practices could reverberate across the financial services industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As corporations increasingly recognize the potential ravages of climate change some are creating new business models. One company DSM -- formerly Dutch State Mines -- has entirely abandoned coal mining for more environmentally friendly pursuits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Private equity remains bullish about China and Southeast Asia as firms spot opportunities in the shift to consumer-driven markets due to a growing middle class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Commission’s tax ruling on Ireland and Apple could unnerve investors and ultimately impact Ireland’s growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Water scarcity is a growing global problem and climate change is making it more challenging. Author Judith Schwartz offers some unexpected solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.