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The debt disaster the U.S. territory is facing has its roots in a range of causes some of which go back decades. But there are only a few options left to get the island out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Fed proposal aims to prevent bank failures from widening into financial contagion. A better buffer would be higher equity capital say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One organization is aiming to revamp the way employee recruitment is done by focusing on analytics to remove some of the observational bias that is typical in the hiring process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Cuba’s economy opens up a New York trade delegation is planting seeds to grow future business opportunities for companies in the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not just natural talent and it’s more than simply 10 000 hours of practice: Anders Ericsson reveals the secrets that will help you become talented at … almost anything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The federal government’s move to switch to value-based pricing of drugs for one category of public health plans could potentially have far-reaching effects say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most U.S. employers have incentive programs designed to nudge workers toward better health. But according to Wharton’s David Asch those programs don’t adequately deal with the human element. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strawberry Mansion was considered one of America’s most dangerous high schools until determined and compassionate leadership turned it around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark its 100th birthday Keds launched a campaign that connects its heritage with the busy eclectic digital lifestyle of the modern consumer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

’Becoming Penn’ chronicles the University of Pennsylvania’s post-World War II redevelopment and expansion to become a great research university. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

’Driven to Delight’ chronicles how Mercedes-Benz transformed its relationship with customers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnson & Johnson has been accused of ignoring warnings linking its talcum powder to ovarian cancer and failing to inform users of that potential risk. Is it a case of prioritizing profits over safety? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With more young adults moving back home and more elderly parents moving in with their grown kids builders are adapting in new ways to a classic household format – several generations under one roof. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The singer’s death and apparent lack of a will bring up thorny legal questions about who will manage his estate – including a likely treasure trove of unreleased music – going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence about what makes a good communicator but what can science reveal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author Vijay Govindarajan’s new book offers leaders a method for balancing the priorities of the present the past and the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NBCUniversal’s move to buy DreamWorks Animation helps it target the coveted market of millennials and teens combat cord-cutting and expand its reach in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FCC’s move to promote consumer choice and innovation by unlocking TV set-top boxes could have some unintended consequences say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton research shows that the framework used by antitrust authorities to find cartels is biased -- but the extent of the skewing is not as big as once thought. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book by Wharton’s Jerry Wind and Catharine Hays provides a roadmap for companies to effectively communicate with consumers through every possible touchpoint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abolitionist Harriet Tubman will become the face of the $20 bill a move that has powerful symbolism about the changing U.S. society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A settlement with the U.S. EPA and others could bring some respite to the German automaker but bigger challenges will follow say Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musical icon Prince who died suddenly last week at 57 was a pioneer in the industry not just for his artistry but also for his path-breaking and prescient approach to managing his brand and business model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the largest U.S. health insurer exiting most state exchanges the focus is on how the industry could recast its business models to stay profitable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Wharton research paper looks into the optimal structure of partnerships that would yield the best results when tackling large-scale socio-economic problems in emerging markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.