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Why countries should measure dreams and ambitions (just like GDP)
What do you want to be when you grow up? It's a universal question — and yet at some point, people stop asking you. Drawing on a nationwide survey across the Philippines, consumer researcher Lance Katigbak makes the case that countries should keep track of their citizens' ambitions and a..
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Should there be a wealth limit for politicians?
What would it take to build a democracy that works for everyone? Communications strategist Sally Kohn and entrepreneur Jeff Maurer discuss the systems they think need rebuilding — and what people will need to truly thrive within them. They debate whether politicians should face a wealth limit, wha..
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The problem with billionaires — and the debut of True Net Worth
As chief content officer of Forbes, Randall Lane oversees the magazine's signature list of billionaires, tracking the richest people on Earth. But he has noticed that this prompts the ultra-wealthy to stockpile their money instead of spending it on the public good. He debuts a new ranking — T..
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The climate solutions creating new jobs
Africa holds more than 60 percent of the world’s solar potential … yet it draws a fraction of global clean-energy investment. Social entrepreneur James Irungu Mwangi sees a continent brimming with untapped opportunity. From biochar producers in rural Kenya to young women training as solar techni..
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Why I want to bring lions back to my village
As a child in rural Kenya, conservationist Seif Hamisi fell asleep to the sound of lions outside his village. Today, the lions are gone, mirroring a continent-wide trend: African wildlife populations have plummeted in recent decades, despite billions spent to protect nature. Drawing on examples of s..
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Are you spending your money wisely?
Drawing on his experience negotiating million-dollar deals for global brands, procurement expert Wolfgang Schnellbaecher distills the tricks of the world's best buyers into three simple rules to help you make the most of your money.
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