How to Get the Best Results from Big Data Analysis

A good model can yield good analysis from big data. But the best analysis takes multiple models, says author Scott E. Page.

Public Policy

The Green New Deal includes the right steps to combat climate change, experts say, but implementing it will require several tough tradeoffs.

The Green New Deal: What It Can Do, and What It Can’t

Why a 70% Top Tax Rate Will Miss Its Mark
Are Weaker Fuel Economy Standards Based on Faulty Logic?
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Finance

A record seven million Americans are at least 90 days late on their auto loan payments. What does that mean for the broader economy?

Is a Subprime Auto Loan Crisis Brewing?

The Hidden Costs Keeping Investors from Making Better Decisions
Private Equity in India: What Excites Investors?
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Marketing

Gucci’s release of a sweater resembling blackface is the latest controversy renewing calls for greater diversity in the fashion industry.

Gucci’s Misstep: Why a More Diverse Fashion Industry Is the Answer

Nation Branding: Which Countries Ranked Highest This Year?
Still a Girl’s Best Friend: How Ethical Diamonds Are Changing the Industry
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Can GE Make the Most of Its ‘Reset Moment’?

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Innovation

How did China cut extreme poverty from 66% in 1990 to under 2% today? By using the right kind of innovation. And companies can replicate the approach, says author Clayton M. Christensen.

Want to Foster Prosperity? Focus on Market-creating Innovations

How the Sharing Economy Is Transforming the Short-term Rental Industry
The Power of Thought: How Critical Thinking Can Help Your Business
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Social Impact

Experts explain how worldwide coffee production is threatened by climate change and what the industry is doing about it.

How Climate Change Is Killing Coffee

Reusable Packaging from Big Brands: Will Consumers Buy In?
How Data-driven Strategies Can Improve Impact Investing Outcomes
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Management

New Wharton research shows why it pays for retailers to staff stores with the right number of well-trained employees.

Retail’s Big Mistake: Slashing Payroll Cuts into Profits

How Silicon Valley Made Work More Stressful
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Why Workplace Ghosting Is on the Rise
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Technology

A new book by journalist Christine Lagorio-Chafkin traces the history of Reddit from its humble beginnings to one of the most powerful social media sites.

Is Reddit the Most Influential Site on the Internet?

How Data Analytics Can Boost Any Organization’s Performance
How the State Bank of India Uses Technology to Drive Growth
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Leadership

The principles of neuroscience can make leaders more mindful, which results in better decision-making, according to a new book.

Being a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Neuroscience

Will #MeToo Move Forward in 2019?
‘The Davos of Value Change’: Some New Topics Take Center Stage
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