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Activist investor D.E. Shaw puts Emerson Electric’s crusty corporate habits on display. It’s not a good look.
U.S.-China Trade Will Never Be the Same
The terms of the relationship have changed forever, no matter who wins the 2020 presidential election.
Trump’s New Executive Orders Deserve Praise
The policy on regulatory "guidance documents" isn't an attack on the bureaucratic state. It's a step toward openness and fidelity to law.
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Emerson shows questionable corporate behavior isn’t just for unicorns.
The JPMorgan CEO cites pesky limitations for preventing the bank’s help when short-term rates went haywire.
You’ll get a high yield like him, but much of the Anadarko deal’s benefits will go to him.
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What If Poor Nations Were Paid to Take In Refugees?
A new Nobel winner’s overlooked paper suggests a solution to the challenge of mass migration.
Honoring Three Pragmatic Poverty-Fighters
Finding what works in developing nations is more meaningful than high-flying theories.
A Prize for Asking the Right Questions
An ‘experimental approach to alleviating global poverty’ is controversial, but it’s also incredibly valuable to leaders in developing countries.
Fast Fashion Fades Away
A backlash against fast fashion is brewing, and Forever 21 is the first victim. Sarah Halzack discusses the retailers downfall on TicToc.
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Puerto Rico Needs More Than Debt Restructuring
Real economic recovery requires additional federal intervention.
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Turkey’s Aggression Demands a Firm Response
Its invasion of Syria risks a refugee crisis, a security nightmare and a humanitarian catastrophe. The U.S. must do more to contain the damage.
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The U.S.-China Trade Cease-Fire Isn’t a Done Deal
Despite claiming otherwise, the U.S. hasn’t achieved much in the latest round of talks.
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Sanctions Can Still Work. Here’s How.
When diplomacy and coercion aren’t effective, economic pressure can be — but only if it’s prudently applied.
