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How Trendsetters Shaped India’s Massive Sanitation Campaign

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?

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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[…]

Chinese Investments in Africa: Four Anti-corruption Trends to Watch

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

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

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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.

Why U.S.-China Supply Chains Are Stronger Than the Trade War

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While the trade war between the U.S. and China continues to take its toll, global supply chains provide a “force for reason” in ending the standoff, writes Wharton dean Geoffrey[…]

‘Dream the Impossible’: Life Lessons from Keshub Mahindra

Keshub Mahindra was at the helm of one of India’s top business groups for five decades. Now aged 95, he shares what life has taught him.
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Beating the Giants: Zhongliang’s Strategy for Growth

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Stories of success in China’s real estate market invariably come from the country’s largest firms. But not always. The stunning rise of China’s Zhongliang Group Limited is one such exception.[…]

What Are the Long-term Costs of the China-U.S. Trade War?

An escalating trade war with China will lead to dire results for the U.S., according to long-term analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Consumers and businesses alike will feel[…]

Why the China-U.S. Trade Conflict Won’t Become a Currency War

Don't expect the latest round of trade battles between the U.S. and China to lead to a full-on currency war, writes Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece.

Why Cultivating the Right Leaders Helps Startups Succeed

Resilience, passion, flexibility, focus, trust and people skills are as important as a winning idea in a successful startup, say experts from tGELF and the MiSK Foundation.

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