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Last Friday China reported a slowing economy in July raising new questions about the country’s policy directions and pace of growth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Opinions are sharply divided over the wisdom of Wal-Mart’s move to buy Jet.com in an effort to expand the retail giant’s online footprint. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The recent case of a Maine restauranteur who said customers who owned a particular semiautomatic rifle would not be welcome at her restaurants raises questions about how much an owner’s values can and should be reflected in his or her business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new book by Patrick McGinnis venture capitalist and founder of Dirigo Advisors argues that all you need is 10% of your spare time to become an entrepreneur. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new book by the granddaughter of the founder of Gucci tells the story of her father the man who she says made it what it is today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The CDC’s travel warning over the Zika virus in a Miami suburb raises fears over its spread. What’s the potential impact? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A startup is creating wearable devices that can improve the quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s disease. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

’Sprint ’ a new book by three partners at Google Ventures offers a 5-day plan for identifying the best solution to a problem developing a prototype and testing a new idea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

According to a new book the Republican party gained control of Congress in 2010 using carefully constructed strategies that changed the boundaries of several key voting districts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tesla’s merger with SolarCity promises big gains for both companies. But the move comes at a time when Tesla already faces some big challenges experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the debate on trade deals Republicans are focused on jobs while Democrats have raised structural issues. Wharton’s Philip Nichols sifts through the rhetoric. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed regulations to tighten several loopholes that are exploited by payday lenders and to curb some the issues with repayment of the loans. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nissan is developing products to position itself well in a future of transportation that is autonomous electrified and connected. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The two U.S. presidential candidates are at opposite ends of the climate-change debate. Wharton experts predict the outcomes if either side prevails. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whether it’s with airline tickets professional sports or ride-sharing services dynamic pricing is here to stay -- but the challenge is implementing it in an effective way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Antonio Garcia-Martinez founder and former CEO of AdGrok offers a window into the tech world and startup culture with his new book Chaos Monkeys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the follow-up to his bestselling ”How Children Succeed.” Paul Tough explains how parents teachers and administrators can create environments to foster qualities that lead to success. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The events in recent weeks threaten to undermine the stability that has made Turkey the world’s singular example of a majority Muslim country with a functioning and enduring democracy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Republicans and the Democrats differ on ways for making American health care policy effective but the middle ground might provide some answers say experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most fast-growing startups eventually hit the wall -- where growth slows or worse. Is the problem market saturation unbeatable competitors economic slowdowns? No 94% of the time the difficulty is internal notes this new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.