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White House budgets usually amount to nothing more than “vision statements” — and the latest one suffers from undue optimism about economic growth and a troubling expansion of the deficit, experts say.

Research presented at a recent Wharton conference shows how word choice can have deep implications for individuals, business and society.

Akshay Verma traded an investment banking career in London to revolutionize fish farming in Bihar, India.

Creative new approaches are being pioneered by cities, utilities, investors and businesses to fund smart cities.

Utilities are among those embracing the promise of smart technology by collecting and sharing data with customers. And they are finding ways to save money by sharing resources and collaborating.

Philadelphia’s Office of Innovation and Technology is creating a roadmap to ensure the long-term coordination of its wide-ranging projects.

In his recent book, Steve Wallace chronicles his journey to create a gourmet chocolate company in Ghana.

Artificial intelligence brings human-like understanding to machine systems to increase efficiencies. But a broader, more realistic approach is needed, says tech guru Vishal Sikka.

Today’s philanthropists are increasingly coming from the younger generation and they expect their giving to have a real and measurable impact, according to a new book.

The Uber-Waymo case sheds light on the cutthroat world of technology-based businesses and the race to produce the next big thing.