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09/13/18
Is China Worsening the Developing World’s Environmental Crisis?
The developing world is in the midst of an environmental crisis. Simply breathing the air is a leading cause of death. One recent study found that...
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08/27/18
Amazon Inspires a Comeback in The Heartland
“You came, you shopped, you dressed nice — you went to the mall,” recalled Seph Lawless, an artist who hung out in malls as a kid and now is...
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08/17/18
To Succeed as an Entrepreneur, Be More Like an Immigrant
To succeed as an entrepreneur, or employee, or leader – be more like an immigrant.
Global insight
08/14/18
Can Sales Performance Be Optimized?
New research says yes. Thunderbird Professor of Marketing Dr. Seigyoung Auh reveals the connection between how a sales team is managed and its...
Global insight
08/13/18
To Quote Trump is to Misquote Him
When Donald Trump speaks, the media “listens” but doesn’t understand a word he says. They should be watching instead.
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08/02/18
The Corner of Politics and Main
Can a business refuse to serve a customer based on politics? Two eminent attorneys debate the pros and cons.
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01/10/23
Eight essential international business skills
Learn eight essential international business skills to prevent and handle costly mistakes that can occur in transnational business.
Global insight
01/09/23
What is global leadership?
Learn about global leadership and the skills that future business leaders need to be successful global leaders, including developing a Global Mindset.
Global insight
12/13/22
Buyer beware: how online retailers manipulate prices and what consumers can do to protect themselves from overpaying
Who doesn’t like a bargain? During the last weeks of the year, consumers around the world are looking for good deals for end-of-year holiday shopping...
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