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Mortgage rates recently fell for the third consecutive week but the housing market is awash in uncertainty as unconventional mortgages rise and Washington debates the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New research from Wharton’s Emilie Feldman shows that when it comes to divestitures activists push for changes that most often create shareholder value. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bernie Sanders’ announcement that he is running for president in 2020 has turned the spotlight on his “Medicare for All” proposal. It could work in theory experts say -- but the devil is in the details. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Winning an Oscar is a great honor for a film actor or director. But can the financial benefits be measured? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deal sizes and tenures in baseball signings are at the receiving end of a stronger focus on how the stats add up say experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A good model can yield good analysis from big data. But the best analysis takes multiple models says author Scott E. Page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new book explains why personal fulfillment rather than the relentless pursuit of success leads to happiness in the workplace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amazon’s decision on Valentine’s Day to break up with New York -- chosen as one of two sites for its second headquarters -- is a story of missteps on both sides. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Green New Deal includes the right steps to combat climate change experts say but implementing it will require several tough tradeoffs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A record seven million Americans are at least 90 days late on their auto loan payments. What does that mean for the broader economy? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gucci’s release of a sweater resembling blackface is the latest controversy renewing calls for greater diversity in the fashion industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Experts explain how worldwide coffee production is threatened by climate change and what the industry is doing about it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new book explains how conscious and unconscious dynamics drive most of our thinking -- and how to gain better control of those processes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Wharton research shows why it pays for retailers to staff stores with the right number of well-trained employees. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Journalist and author Dan Lyons explains how Silicon Valley’s work culture has seeped into other industries making employees more stressed than ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made news last year by suggesting that the top marginal tax rate be raised to 70%. But analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model and others is casting doubt on whether it would work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cloud platforms enable companies to offer enhanced digital experiences to users without needing to invest in on-premises technology according to experts from Wharton and SAP. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new service is partnering with major brands to offer popular consumer products in reusable packaging. Will it be a tipping point in convincing people to go green? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cleanliness safety and progressive business environments are a boon to nations’ brands while untrustworthy politics and poor quality products hold others back according to a new report. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The diamond industry is responding to consumer demand for ethically sourced stones that are conflict-free. Three experts explain how greater transparency is benefiting both buyers and sellers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.