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December 20, 2018 Case Study: Should a Direct-to-Consumer Company Start Selling on Amazon? By Thales S. Teixeira An e-bike maker weighs the trade-offs.

Economics & Society Will the Huawei Arrest Influence the U.S.-China Trade Talks? by Clyde Prestowitz The two events most likely aren't related, but that could change. Competitive strategy Not Everyone Can Build a Digital Ad Business, Plus Debating Radical Transparency Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss Verizon's write-down on Oath (Yahoo, AOL) and the challenges with building a digital advertising business. They also debate the notion of Radical Transparency, before sharing their After Hours picks for the week. Presentations How to Moderate a Panel Discussion by Dorie Clark Four strategies for creating a better experience. Economy 5 Questions We Should Be Asking About Automation and Jobs by Jed Kolko How will the supply of labor change? How will searching for jobs?

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