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Behind the circus atmosphere of this year’s election stand two competing sets of economic proposals that would have very different impacts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some of your favorite foods -- sushi extra virgin olive oil Kobe beef Parmesan cheese -- may not be what you think they are. Larry Olmsted explains in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book by Andrea LaFountain CEO of Mind Field Solutions looks at the science of patient behavior to provide better health outcomes and cut health care costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last Friday China reported a slowing economy in July raising new questions about the country’s policy directions and pace of growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opinions are sharply divided over the wisdom of Wal-Mart’s move to buy Jet.com in an effort to expand the retail giant’s online footprint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The recent case of a Maine restauranteur who said customers who owned a particular semiautomatic rifle would not be welcome at her restaurants raises questions about how much an owner’s values can and should be reflected in his or her business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book by Patrick McGinnis venture capitalist and founder of Dirigo Advisors argues that all you need is 10% of your spare time to become an entrepreneur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book by the granddaughter of the founder of Gucci tells the story of her father the man who she says made it what it is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The CDC’s travel warning over the Zika virus in a Miami suburb raises fears over its spread. What’s the potential impact? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A startup is creating wearable devices that can improve the quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

’Sprint ’ a new book by three partners at Google Ventures offers a 5-day plan for identifying the best solution to a problem developing a prototype and testing a new idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to a new book the Republican party gained control of Congress in 2010 using carefully constructed strategies that changed the boundaries of several key voting districts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tesla’s merger with SolarCity promises big gains for both companies. But the move comes at a time when Tesla already faces some big challenges experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the debate on trade deals Republicans are focused on jobs while Democrats have raised structural issues. Wharton’s Philip Nichols sifts through the rhetoric. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed regulations to tighten several loopholes that are exploited by payday lenders and to curb some the issues with repayment of the loans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nissan is developing products to position itself well in a future of transportation that is autonomous electrified and connected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The two U.S. presidential candidates are at opposite ends of the climate-change debate. Wharton experts predict the outcomes if either side prevails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether it’s with airline tickets professional sports or ride-sharing services dynamic pricing is here to stay -- but the challenge is implementing it in an effective way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antonio Garcia-Martinez founder and former CEO of AdGrok offers a window into the tech world and startup culture with his new book Chaos Monkeys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the follow-up to his bestselling ”How Children Succeed.” Paul Tough explains how parents teachers and administrators can create environments to foster qualities that lead to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The events in recent weeks threaten to undermine the stability that has made Turkey the world’s singular example of a majority Muslim country with a functioning and enduring democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Republicans and the Democrats differ on ways for making American health care policy effective but the middle ground might provide some answers say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most fast-growing startups eventually hit the wall -- where growth slows or worse. Is the problem market saturation unbeatable competitors economic slowdowns? No 94% of the time the difficulty is internal notes this new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More people are getting serious about “doing well by doing good ” which means there’s a real need for advice about how to make that work. Julia Balandina Jaquier’s new book provides it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Detroit in the midst of a rebirth is filled with stories of people trying to do their part to revitalize the city. Amy Haimerl author of Detroit Hustle is one of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.