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How Can Turkey Overcome Its Economic Troubles?

President Erdogan must forsake populist policies and accept outside help to readjust the economy, even if this is politically unpalatable, Wharton experts say.

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Why Shimon Peres’s Life Had ‘No Room for Small Dreams’

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Shimon Peres's son, Chemi, discusses his father's memoir, notably his vision for peace in the Middle East.

Shedding Light on Kerosene Use in Developing Nations

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New Wharton research looks at why kerosene is used widely in countries with undeveloped electricity grids – and why innovative alternatives aren’t gaining traction.

Why Developing Israel’s Leviathan Gas Field Is a Mammoth Task

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When crude prices were high, Israel’s Leviathan natural gas field had everything going for it. Now, it needs a market.

Is There a Match for Tech Between China and Israel?

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Israel is famous for its tech prowess. China has deep pockets and is a tech innovator in areas like financial payments. Is there a match in the making?

Is South Africa Facing More Economic Trouble Ahead?

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Hopes have receded for a steady recovery of South Africa’s fragile economy with the downgrade earlier this month of the country’s credit rating to junk status.

What Turkey’s Referendum Means for the Country’s Future

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This week’s referendum in Turkey has implications not only for how the country will be governed, but also for its economy, its efforts to join the European Union and its[…]

Will Israel’s Credit Card Market Reforms Work?

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Credit card reforms in Israel promise to open up the market to new entrants to boost competition and benefit consumers. But will they work?

Labor Mobility for Migrants: How Open Should the Door Be?

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Recent Wharton research takes a closer look at the trade-offs between how open nations should be to accepting migrant workers and the rights they should be afforded.

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