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Capitalisn’t: Global inequality and divergence
Capitalisn’t hosts Kate Waldock and Luigi Zingales talk about the downside of globalization, survey the latest research on the lingering effects of the ‘China Shock,’ and debate how to reverse the trend toward greater inequality before the people revolt.
How much of a ‘haircut’ do pledgeable bonds take?
Research gives a price to bond pledgeability for the first time.
Why sharing a plate leads to better negotiation outcomes
When people in a business negotiation share not just a meal but a plate, they collaborate better and reach deals faster.
How companies can use social media networks to set prices
Companies can capitalize on network effects with mathematical precision.
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Blockchain’s weakest links
Billions of dollars are riding on a technology that could revolutionize how business is done—if glitches don’t break it.
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How to get more woman CEOs
A look at what’s holding women back from top-paying jobs
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Measuring uncertainty helps investors navigate risk
Researchers are developing new ways to gauge volatility far beyond financial markets.
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How to make cancer treatment more affordable
Research identifies a little-noticed winner from recent revolutionary advances in cancer treatments: the life-insurance industry.
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Class action lawsuits hit innovative companies the hardest
Why the US securities class action system may threaten economic growth and competitiveness.
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Equity crowdfunding is inflating a bubble
Millions of small investors are likely to lose a lot of money.