An escalating trade war with China will lead to dire results for the U.S., according to long-term analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Consumers and businesses alike will feel the impact, experts say. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton What Are the Long-term Costs of the China-U.S. Trade War?
Don’t expect the latest round of trade battles between the U.S. and China to lead to a full-on currency war, writes Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Why the China-U.S. Trade Conflict Won’t Become a Currency War
Cosmic Crisp, a new apple variety more than 20 years in the making, is hitting stores this fall — but getting produce to stand apart from similar offerings is not a simple task, marketing experts say. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Marketing the Cosmic Crisp: Will Consumers Bite?
Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and David Rosenberg of Gluskin Sheff expect the Fed to cut interest rates in the coming year as the latest GDP report reveals some troubling trends. But they disagree on whether the slowdown will lead to a recession. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton U.S. Economy: Is a Long, Shallow Recession on Read more about U.S. Economy: Is a Long, Shallow Recession on the Way?[…]
The SEC has proposed exempting smaller firms from independent audits to verify internal controls. But that could increase accounting scandals and volatility, according to research by Wharton’s Daniel Taylor. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Internal Control Audits: Why an SEC Proposal Could Hurt More Than It Helps
Matt Beane, assistant professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, finds that robots, machine learning, and AI are changing how we train for our jobs — not just how we do them. His study shows that robot-assisted surgery is disrupting the traditional learning pathway of younger physicians. He says this trend is emerging Read more about 694: How Robots and AI Are Changing Job Training[…]
All websites need to prioritize security. However, I still see so many sites out there that aren’t using HTTPS. For those of you who aren’t currently using HTTPS, that needs to change immediately. If you don’t think it’s necessary or that important, you’re mistaken. The truth is, security impacts the performance of your website. Read more about Why Your Website Needs HTTPS[…]
A new book by University of North Carolina professor Bradley Staats outlines how to become a dynamic learner, which he says is key to staying ahead in a rapidly changing world. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Want to Become a Dynamic Learner? Here’s How to Do It