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Risky Business
The Energy Department’s Dangerous Plutonium Dream

The Trump Administration wants to reprocess spent nuclear fuel to extract plutonium. It’s a dream that won’t die—but it’s never made economic, environmental, or strategic sense.

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The China Housing Bubble Keeps Growing

And the authorities have no easy options for reining it in.

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Moody’s Cuts China Down To Size

The Long March toward a Chinese meltdown continues.

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China Getting Nervous About Systemic Risk

Both the central bank and the political leadership are scrutinizing the financial sector more closely.

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China Expands Footprint in Cuba

As Beijing’s bets in Venezuela go south, China appears to be stepping up its investments and business dealings in Cuba.

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With Trump Ascendant, Airbus and Boeing Place Risky Bets on Iran

Advocates of the Iran deal hope that two big commercial contracts can convince Trump to keep the controversial nuclear accord—but it’s not that simple.

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China Set to Bail Out Malaysia?

Political considerations explain Beijing’s risky rush to help Malaysia’s troubled investment fund.

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Online Programs Could Cut Number of Business Schools in Half

With better brand recognition and low-cost online programs, elite business schools are squeezing lower-tier competitors out of the market.

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Business Schools Headed for a Bust?

Business schools are in trouble: demand is falling, fewer students are applying, and their product is frequently of dubious quality. Are we looking at the next higher-ed bubble?

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