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The Fed is largely seen as a domestic institution but it quietly holds enormous sway on foreign affairs. Two Wharton professors ask: Should Congress have some input? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Data is becoming increasingly key to decision-making at arts institutions like the Barnes but it must be part of a strategy that stays true to the history of the organization says CFO/COO Margaret Zminda. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Veteran executive Charles Morgan was ready to retire when he unexpectedly had to take over a tech startup. He shares the lessons he’s learned as an ”old entrepreneur ” in his new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius practiced Stoicism and author Donald Robertson notes how it could help us better manage personal and business affairs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A lawsuit alleging that 20 generic drug makers colluded to fix prices reveals how existing market-based competitive mechanisms fail to protect consumers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In their new book Wharton’s Nicolaj Siggelkow and Christian Terwiesch explain how a “connected strategy” helps businesses create more value for themselves and their customers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amazon’s runaway growth has prompted questions about whether it has become a massive monopoly that is unfairly edging out smaller competitors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Journalist and self-described late bloomer Rich Karlgaard rejects societal pressure to achieve success at an early age saying there’s plenty of scientific evidence that many people find their talents later in life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

World Bicycle Relief a nonprofit organization that builds and distributes bicycles in rural areas of the developing world is the 2019 winner of the Lipman Prize. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New research from Wharton examines whether online diversity training really changes the behaviors and attitudes of employees. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The winner of the 2019 Wharton Startup Challenge is Aerate a venture that wants to reduce the devastating effects of climate change by building a more energy efficient air conditioner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Uber’s debut as a public company has been awkward at best but the bigger question is how well it will fare in the long run. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fueled by the lower corporate tax rate share buybacks among S&P 500 companies shot to a fourth consecutive record in the last quarter of 2018. Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and William Lazonick of the University of Massachusetts look at the impact. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The sudden escalation of the trade conflict between the U.S. and China could lead to disruptive permanent shifts in trade and global supply chains. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thirty-four central banks signed on to a statement warning that climate change is a significant financial risk to the global economy. Experts explain why they are taking a stand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The issue of trademarking offensive terms is being visited for the second time in two years by the U.S. Supreme Court. Is it possible for slurs to be reclaimed as a point of pride and inclusion? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Firmenich CEO Gilbert Ghostine discusses how his company is developing business solutions to address the needs of low-income consumers in emerging markets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

China is the world’s biggest market for electric vehicles -- and conditions are ripe for a shakeout experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New York University professor William Silber’s new book focuses on the leading role that silver has played in economics history and culture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When we write reviews send tweets or create other online content the type of device we use matters according to new Wharton research. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.