Why Middle-class Families Can No Longer Afford America

The American Dream is disappearing for the middle class, says the author of ‘Squeezed: Why Our Families Can’t Afford America.’

Public Policy

SEC

The securities regulator may have a winning case before Congress to change the statute of limitations.

Should the SEC Pursue Offenders Beyond Five Years?

A New Cold War? Why the U.S. and China Would Both Lose
What’s the Impact of Expanding Short-term Health Plans?
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Management

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Even if shareholders approve CEO Elon Musk’s plan, the company faces many other challenges, experts say.

Can Going Private Turn Tesla Around?

How Gender-diverse Discrimination Diminishes the Workplace
How Ties to Ethnic Communities Influence Global Firm Expansion
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Innovation

fuel economy

A recent proposal by the White House to roll back Obama-era fuel-efficiency standards will face an uphill legal battle, experts say.

Fuel Economy Standards: Would a Freeze Impact Innovation?

Can 40 Seconds of Compassion Make a Difference in Health Care?
From Startup to Meltdown: The Unraveling of Theranos
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Impact Investing: When Social Benefits Are in the Contract

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Marketing

Twitter

Twitter is like a megaphone, but business should see it more like a telephone, according to this opinion piece.

How a Twitter Audience of One Can Drive Business

Marketing at Comic-Con: More Is More
How Emotional Marketing Can Drive Business Growth
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Finance

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After recessions, there is one type of job that does not bounce back, according to research by Wharton finance professor Nikolai Roussanov.

Why Some Jobs Disappear Forever Following Recessions

Impact Investing: When Social Benefits Are in the Contract
Will Interest Rate Hikes Hurt Stocks? Ask Jeremy Siegel
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Technology

Apple valuation

The consumer electronics giant is finding itself in a whole new race after becoming the first U.S. company to cross $1 trillion in market capitalization.

Crossing $1 Trillion: What’s Next for Apple?

What’s Behind Facebook’s Slump?
Why Augmented Reality Is the Next Big Innovation in Mapping
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Leadership

Thai rescue

A committed Thai government, a provincial governor’s rallying spirit and the grit of the trapped young men saved the day, say experts.

The Thai Cave Rescue: What Are the Leadership Lessons?

Why Being a Mayor Is the Best Job in Politics
Should Leadership Feel More Like Love?
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Social Impact

Africa farmers

Nonprofit myAgro’s novel financing model is transforming the way African farmers pay for their harvests.

Planting Seeds of Success in Africa

Sustainable Cities Are Closer Than We Think
Why Alaska’s Experience Shows Promise for Universal Basic Income
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