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Developing world entrepreneurs face a big disadvantage compared with Western counterparts – a generalized lack of trust. A new book explains why conventional strategies don’t work where mistrust is rampant. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s not just the latest IMF forecast causing concern. Many straws in the wind point to tougher times ahead experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cryptocurrencies will one day be used everywhere predicts Litecoin creator Charlie Lee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Across the country baby boomers who own large suburban homes are looking to downsize but are finding it hard to attract younger buyers. However shifts in mortgage rates and other factors could soon change that. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s new book puts the digital revolution into historical context placing it along a timeline of other disruptive transformations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Toyota announced it will offer other automakers free licenses to its patents on vehicle electrification especially hybrid vehicles. Is it a smart move? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton research looks at whether corporate insiders trade more around the audit report date -- and what it means. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amazon’s move into health care with HIPAA compliance for virtual assistant Alexa raises questions about what the tech giant plans to do with patient data. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

President Trump’s backing of two nominees for the Federal Reserve Board is raising questions about the importance of the central bank’s nonpartisan image. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From marketing to management modern business leaders can learn a lot from ancient Roman emperors according to a new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Too much efficiency -- such as that provided by computers and algorithms -- can turn off creativity and innovation according to a new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Move over monetary and fiscal policy. A new book -- Law and Macroeconomics: Legal Remedies to Recessions -- aims to create a new way to reverse economic downturns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The EU wants to help content creators and publishers gain more money and rights but its new directive could hurt platforms and the overall online ecosystem. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pricing models scalability and regulatory restraints are top issues of concern as tech firms line up their IPOs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many of the largest and most reputable news outlets in the world are using or dabbling in AI to expand their coverage. But as journalism robots proliferate concern about their impact is growing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A no-deal Brexit could force more layoffs plant closures and relocations among U.K. automakers say experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new book from Nina Khrushcheva (Nikita Krushev’s great granddaughter) and Jeffrey Tayler takes readers on an eye-opening tour of Russia under President Vladimir Putin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A faulty business model rising oil prices and competitive pressure all contributed to the demise of Iceland’s WOW Air according to experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In her new book inclusive design expert Kat Holmes explains why the most effective business models and products are the ones that benefit the greatest variety of people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Private corporations will cheer the U.S. Treasury department’s move on lump-sum pension payments but policy makers must weigh its impact on retirees and taxpayers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.