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Americans are paying more than ever in fees which are tacked on to the price of everything from utility bills to concert tickets. These fees are quietly draining the wallets of middle-class Americans author Devin Fergus argues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It will take more than policy changes and government persuasion to reverse the mindsets of one-child families built over nearly four decades experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Wharton research suggests the heated immigration debate often overlooks the effect immigrants have on capital investment innovation and firm operations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the 10th anniversary of the Great Recession of 2008 draws nearer some experts are beginning to worry that a looming bubble in corporate debt poses a danger. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

President Erdogan must forsake populist policies and accept outside help to readjust the economy even if this is politically unpalatable Wharton experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cultivating empathy can help a company vanquish the competition gain loyal customers retain innovative employees and elevate itself from good to great says the author of a new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Wharton research shows that marketers are incorrectly crunching data and potentially getting wrong answers — and costing companies a lot of money. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The American Dream is disappearing for the middle class says the author of ’Squeezed: Why Our Families Can’t Afford America.’ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two MIT researchers offer a practical guide to digital transformation in their new book ’What’s Your Digital Business Model?’ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The largest market for Uber Lyft and other ride-hailing services last week had its first successful attempt at regulating the growth of the nascent industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The securities regulator may have a winning case before Congress to change the statute of limitations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Even if shareholders approve CEO Elon Musk’s plan the company faces many other challenges experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A recent proposal by the White House to roll back Obama-era fuel-efficiency standards will face an uphill legal battle experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author Lily Zheng advocates for greater acceptance of gender-diverse employees at work in her new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After recessions there is one type of job that does not bounce back according to research by Wharton finance professor Nikolai Roussanov. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can 40 seconds of compassion have an impact? An ICU physician says research shows it can and it’s better for patients -- and doctors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do short-term limited-duration health insurance policies increase consumer choice? Or do they put people in danger of not having adequate coverage if disaster strikes? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For companies that want to expand abroad by serving their own ethnic groups there is a dual entry strategy that can be deployed according to Wharton research. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Facebook has reset the growth meter for itself and other social media companies which are facing changing user tastes and increased regulatory scrutiny. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.