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April 27, 2016 What Low Oil Prices Really Mean By Bernhard Hartmann, Saji Sam Some countries are in big trouble.

Why the 21st Century Will Belong to Family Businesses by Josh Baron They're a better model for current economic circumstances. A Refresher on Return on Assets and Return on Equity by Amy Gallo You need these to understand your company's profitability. The Data Says Climate Change Could Cost Investors Trillions by Andrew Winston And any big company needs to take a hard look at its assets. Israel Isn't the Only Country That Thinks CEOs Should Earn Less by Sarah Green Carmichael It's also the case in societies with more tolerance for inequality.

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