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Recent regional elections in Catalonia viewed as an indirect referendum on independence from Spain produced results that won’t be cleared up until January. But the vote may have improved chances for a compromise solution.
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In the new book ’Superforecasting ’ Wharton professor Philip Tetlock and coauthor Dan Gardner look into why making predictions is so difficult — and how we can become better at making them.
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Emerging markets used to be seen as the new economic ”locomotive.” But many of them – including Brazil and South Africa – are feeling the brunt of China’s economic slowdown and are facing other serious problems as well.
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While the U.S. and China have agreed to halt commercial cyber espionage many obstacles could water down implementation.
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How can a new pope attract new groups -- and generations -- without alienating historically important demographics?
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The crisis underway at Volkswagen over EPA allegations that the firm cheated on emissions tests for their popular TDI diesel engine line has caused a significant drop in the firm’s stock price and led to the departure of its CEO. What else will it mean for the company and the industry?
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It is counter-intuitive to celebrate failures as well as successes. But that is precisely what needs to happen if companies wish to spark a culture of innovation.
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As the U.S. Federal Reserve gleans interest rate signals from inflation job growth and global markets it needs to show more clarity and consistency in its actions say Wharton experts.
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China’s slowing growth and financial volatility is rippling through the global economy and is causing devaluations and an economic slowdown across Asia. Wharton finance professor Franklin Allen outlines the risks.
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Brazil’s recent credit rating downgrade is a wakeup call for the country to fix its economy. How can it restore confidence among investors and lenders?
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