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In the new book ’Superforecasting ’ Wharton professor Philip Tetlock and coauthor Dan Gardner look into why making predictions is so difficult — and how we can become better at making them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emerging markets used to be seen as the new economic ”locomotive.” But many of them – including Brazil and South Africa – are feeling the brunt of China’s economic slowdown and are facing other serious problems as well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While the U.S. and China have agreed to halt commercial cyber espionage many obstacles could water down implementation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How can a new pope attract new groups -- and generations -- without alienating historically important demographics? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The crisis underway at Volkswagen over EPA allegations that the firm cheated on emissions tests for their popular TDI diesel engine line has caused a significant drop in the firm’s stock price and led to the departure of its CEO. What else will it mean for the company and the industry? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It is counter-intuitive to celebrate failures as well as successes. But that is precisely what needs to happen if companies wish to spark a culture of innovation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the U.S. Federal Reserve gleans interest rate signals from inflation job growth and global markets it needs to show more clarity and consistency in its actions say Wharton experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

China’s slowing growth and financial volatility is rippling through the global economy and is causing devaluations and an economic slowdown across Asia. Wharton finance professor Franklin Allen outlines the risks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brazil’s recent credit rating downgrade is a wakeup call for the country to fix its economy. How can it restore confidence among investors and lenders? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Apple’s newest products could be game-changers in terms of their potential for expanding the company’s ecosystem into new areas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new book co-authored by Adam Galinsky and Maurice Schweitzer explains why success depends on being able to cooperate and compete effectively in every relationship. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Europe’s refugee influx grows it’s necessary to share the load globally and recognize the long-term positives say experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a new book Google’s head of people operations Laszlo Bock discusses what the company believes could make work better for everyone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kiva cofounder Jessica Jackley’s new book urges would-be entrepreneurs not to wait for the perfect conditions to build a start-up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

President Barack Obama’s new push for more wind and solar power could help drive clean energy innovation. But the game-changer would be a carbon tax says a Penn expert. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

China’s all-out efforts to address fears over its growth prospects have raised fresh questions about the underlying factors affecting its economy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In an interview with Knowledge at Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel says he thinks the Dow ultimately could drop 15% from recent highs before recovering to around 19 000 by the end of the year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coca-Cola is receiving criticism for funding research that backed exercise over cutting calories. As a result experts are calling for more transparency in sponsored studies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following last week’s devaluation of the yuan the focus is shifting to structural impediments China faces on its path to reforms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Google’s separation of its non-Internet ventures from its core brand will mean greater brand protection and talent retention but it also creates some challenges experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.