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E-book Price-Fixing: Finding the Best Model for Publishers -- and Readers
In a case that has attracted worldwide attention, Apple and five book publishers were sued this spring by the U.S. Department of Justice on the grounds that they colluded to fix prices for e-books sold on Apple's iBookstore website. The... More about E-book Price-Fixing: Finding the Best Model for Publishers -- and Readers
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Matching the Medium with the Message in Word-of-mouth Marketing
It seems only logical that the more interesting a product is to consumers, the more they will talk about it. But the latest research from two Wharton professors suggests that when it comes to creating buzz-worthy advertising campaigns, how people... More about Matching the Medium with the Message in Word-of-mouth Marketing
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Christine Lagarde: Emerging Market Nations Will Get More Power in the IMF
Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), sees no alternative to the strict austerity policies being imposed on many peripheral European countries, says the double dip recessions in Italy and Ireland just... More about Christine Lagarde: Emerging Market Nations Will Get More Power in the IMF
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Why External Hires Get Paid More, and Perform Worse, than Internal Staff
Here is some research sure to rankle every employee who has applied for an internal promotion and been passed over in favor of someone brought in from the outside. According to Wharton management professor Matthew Bidwell, "external hires" get... More about Why External Hires Get Paid More, and Perform Worse, than Internal Staff
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Beyond the Gas Price Blame Game, a Thorny Case of Supply vs. Demand
It's not even summer driving season yet and gas prices are already climbing. Prices at the pump have increased 52 cents this year, and now stand at an average of $3.81 a gallon, surpassing $4 a gallon in several states and pushing... More about Beyond the Gas Price Blame Game, a Thorny Case of Supply vs. Demand
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Research Roundup: The 'Dark Side' of Teams; the Risks of Social Comparisons; and the Transfer of Entrepreneurial Skills
Does working in teams make people less receptive to outside input? How can social comparisons undermine trust in working relationships? How do the training and technical knowledge entrepreneurs take from previous employers impact the success of... More about Research Roundup: The 'Dark Side' of Teams; the Risks of Social Comparisons; and the Transfer of Entrepreneurial Skills
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U.S. Market Update: Gold, Silver, Oil and the Fear Index Trends
This week may provide some trading opportunities for us if all goes well now that most traders are investors are all giddy about stocks again. Last week we saw money move out of bonds and into stocks and the bullishness vibe in the air reminds... More about U.S. Market Update: Gold, Silver, Oil and the Fear Index Trends
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Incoming President Xi Jinping: Changes Ahead for U.S.-China Relations
During his visit to the U.S. in mid-February, Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping hit many perfect notes. Expected to take over as both China's President and general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party within the next year, the... More about Incoming President Xi Jinping: Changes Ahead for U.S.-China Relations
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Has the economic boom in Australia been managed into a bust?
According to many experts, Australia is in the midst of a mining boom and the government often tells us that the Australian economy is performing better than most if not all, of the world’s major developed economies. Certainly the... More about Has the economic boom in Australia been managed into a bust?
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Why the Job Search Is Like 'Throwing Paper Airplanes into the Galaxy'
"Wanted: smart, creative, dedicated individual to design efficient system that matches companies' job listings with people looking for work. Contact the HR industry." It's a tough assignment. On the one hand are job seekers who submit ... More about Why the Job Search Is Like 'Throwing Paper Airplanes into the Galaxy'
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