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September 29, 2016 Excess Management Is Costing the U.S. $3 Trillion Per Year By Gary Hamel, Michele Zanini Here's the math.

Do You Know What Your Company's Data Is Worth? by Dante Disparte, Daniel Wagner Cybersecurity investments are worth more than you realize. The Case for Trade, and Why American Leaders Need to Make It by Robert B. Zoellick Bush's top trade negotiator says politicians and CEOs need to beat protectionism. Research: How Investors' Reading Habits Influence Stock Prices by Anastassia Fedyk Information doesn't always make markets more efficient. These 6 Sectors of Africa's Economy Are Poised for Growth by Acha Leke, Paul Jacobson, Susan Lund There's still a lot of opportunity, despite the continent's slowing growth.

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