Europe

How Artificial Intelligence Can Slow the Spread of COVID-19

A new machine-learning approach to COVID-19 testing that was developed by Wharton’s Hamsa Bastani and other experts has produced encouraging results in Greece by identifying more asymptomatic, infected travelers than what conventional random testing would have achieved.

How One VC Cuts Through the Fintech Hype

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Blockchain is overhyped, cryptocurrencies are not feasible and cybersecurity is the biggest threat society faces, according to QED's Amias Gerety.

How Organizational Culture Shapes Digital Transformation

Navigating the balance between culture and technology is one of the toughest challenges of digital transformation, according to Nik Puri, senior vice president of global IT at FedEx, and Dan[…]

Will Christine Lagarde Have Room to Run As the ECB’s Next President?

Chirstine Lagarde is a shoo-in to become the next president of the European Central Bank. But will a straitjacket of low-to-negative interest rates give her any room to maneuver?

Fintech in China: What Lies Ahead

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China and the West have different approaches to fintech. Which will prevail?

Why Central Banks Are Taking on Climate Change

Thirty-four central banks signed on to a statement warning that climate change is a significant financial risk to the global economy. Experts explain why they are taking a stand.

How Modern Monarchies Are Evolving

With the arrival of a new royal baby in the U.K., it’s a good time to look at the changing state of the modern monarchy, says Wharton’s Mauro Guillen.

Gig Economy Protections: Did the EU Get It Right?

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Protections for non-permanent workers laid out by the European Parliament are a move in the right direction -- but countries outside the EU will observe carefully before adopting them.

Is the World Economy Headed for a Fall?

It’s not just the latest IMF forecast causing concern. Many straws in the wind point to tougher times ahead, experts say.

Is the EU’s New Copyright Directive Too Complex to Work?

The EU wants to help content creators and publishers gain more money and rights, but its new directive could hurt platforms and the overall online ecosystem.

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