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Why a California Law Could Impact the Future of the Gig Economy

Experts say a new law expected to go into effect in California could transform a number of industries that reduce costs by relying on independent contractors.

Why a California Law Could Impact the Future of the Gig Economy
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- Sep 20
- North America
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Experts say a new law expected to go into effect in California could transform a number of industries that reduce costs by relying on independent contractors.
How Trendsetters Shaped India’s Massive Sanitation Campaign
- Public Policy
- Sep 20
- Asia-Pacific, India
Five years ago, India took on the audacious target of eliminating open defecation by October 2019. A study by Penn researchers explores the role of change agents in trying to reach that goal.
The GM Strike: What Are the Mounting Costs?
- Management
- Sep 19
- China, Latin America, North America
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Striking GM workers are seeking to win back concessions the UAW made to the automaker during the Great Recession. But it will be tough for the two sides to come together, experts said.

Innovation

Why does one person love broccoli but another hate it? Your DNA has something to do with it, according to a new book by Indiana University professor Bill Sullivan.

Hate Broccoli? Why Your DNA Might Be to Blame

Sep 19
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How Data Analytics Can Drive Innovation

Sep 17
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Growth Leaders vs. Laggards: What Makes the Difference?

Aug 28
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Public Policy

U.S. enforcement authorities are increasingly targeting corrupt practices among Chinese companies in Africa. Four trends are worth watching, notes this opinion piece.

In her new book, Columbia University professor Sharon Marcus traces the history of celebrity culture and shows how the biggest stars stay relevant by learning how to manipulate the media of their day.

Why Being a Celebrity Is Big Business

Sep 19
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Can the ‘Supercharged’ Consumer Save Retail?

Sep 05
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Bye Bye, Barneys? Why Luxury Is the Latest Retail Casualty

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Video

Is the U.S. Economy Solid? Ask the Philadelphia Fed’s Patrick Harker

Aug 20
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Finance

The U.S. could be headed for negative interest rate territory. Experts from Wharton and Michigan State University discuss the implications for the U.S. economy.

Are Negative Interest Rates on the Way in the U.S.?

Sep 17
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Why Partnerships Are the Future for Fintech

Sep 10
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Why the We Company Looks Like the Me Company

Sep 03
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Technology

With $50 million in seed funding, former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka’s new venture — Vianai — seeks to harness artificial intelligence to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems.

How a New Startup Aims to Use AI to ‘Amplify Humanity’

Sep 17
Asia-Pacific, India, North America

What’s Next for the Digital Living Room?

Sep 16
North America

Can Cybercriminals Be Stopped?

Sep 03
Global Focus, North America
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Social Impact

What can governments and non-governmental organizations do to better prepare for, and aid countries in the recovery from, devastating storms? The heads of two NGOs weigh in.