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August 04, 2016 ‘Sprint’: A 5-Day Plan for Solving Tough Problems
’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.
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24 min
August 04, 2016 ‘Partisan Warfare’: How Republicans Took Control of Congress
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.
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26 min
August 03, 2016 Will Tesla’s Merger with SolarCity Shine?
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.
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26 min
August 02, 2016 Clinton Trump and Trade: Is a ’Brexit Moment’ Looming?
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.
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25 min
August 02, 2016 How New Rules Could Reshape the Payday Loan Industry
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.
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26 min
July 29, 2016 How Nissan Is Preparing for a Future of Self-driving Cars
Nissan is developing products to position itself well in a future of transportation that is autonomous electrified and connected.
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19 min
July 28, 2016 Clinton vs. Trump: A Turning Point in the Climate Change Debate?
The two U.S. presidential candidates are at opposite ends of the climate-change debate. Wharton experts predict the outcomes if either side prevails.
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24 min
July 27, 2016 Is Dynamic Pricing a Hit?
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.
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17 min
July 27, 2016 ‘Chaos Monkeys’: A Startup Founder’s Silicon Valley Tell-all
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.
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25 min
July 26, 2016 ‘Helping Children Succeed’: Author Paul Tough Takes a Second Look at Success
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.
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22 min

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