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Research by Wharton’s Exequiel Hernandez shows that corporate alliances matter nearly as much as internal synergies in valuing M&A. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hospitals can cut medical bills and raise the quality of care by bundling up multiple services in one bill notes new research by Penn medicine’s Amol Navathe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New research by Wharton’s Mauro Guillen explores how the long-term effects of monarchies are good for economies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

President Trump’s recently announced plan to lower prescription drug prices could benefit consumers in the short run but it may end up hurting new drug development experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In order to manage and surmount uncertainties companies need to strategically use five kinds of agility writes Vivekin CEO Baba Prasad in his book ’Nimble.’ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Despite its financial ills Argentina’s longer-term economic prospects are looking brighter thanks to a new generation of leaders who are embracing digital transformation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is it possible to end all epidemics? Harvard Medical School’s Jonathan Quick says there are steps public institutions can -- but don’t -- take to protect society. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Wharton research examines which kinds of innovations spread more quickly than others in different networks the role of influencers and what that means for entrepreneurs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

AI neuroscience and geospatial targeting are among the key trends that will drive the next decade of innovation in analytics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Resistance from Europe China and affected businesses could undercut U.S. actions against Iran. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Encouraging results from Alaska’s oil royalty program point to universal basic income as a potentially viable idea experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More than 70% of Latin America’s 600 million residents will have a mobile phone within a couple of years. That makes the region ripe for digital ”leapfrogging ” says new research. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are cryptoassets right for your investment portfolio? A new book applies money management tools to maximize returns and manage risks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CEOs who go long in their outlook have natural allies among institutional shareholders. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A possible breakthrough in the Golden State Killer case thanks to DNA samples from a genealogical testing service has prompted calls for stricter protection of personal genetic data. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hollywood once ruled the world with must-see movies and the in-theater experience but many now opt to ”Netflix and chill” at home. Can the industry adapt? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

T-Mobile and Sprint have been trying to tie the knot for years – and the third time may not be the charm despite a friendlier regulatory environment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Retailers lose billions every year because of fraudulent merchandise returns. How can they weed out problem customers without alienating the good ones? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

AI cannot replace the power of a human smile in customer engagement and the chief differentiators for excellence are training and culture Tom Peters says in his new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new book about empathy finds that the idea of putting oneself in another’s shoes is changing but still offers many rewards for individuals and organizations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.