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The Uncontrolled Implosion at VW

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Independent testing done by West Virginia University revealed that VW diesel cars were not in fact clean when compared to competitors, and exceeded EPA regulations governing emissions. VW asserted that the tests were inaccurate and offered to perform voluntary recalls to address specific issues.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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Media & Marketing. Media Agencies. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. West Virginia. West Virginia. Management. Small Business. More Industries. Accounting. Advertising. Broadcasting & Entertainment. Computer Hardware. Food & Tobacco.

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20 Essential TED Talks For Entrepreneurial Students

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As Nigeria’s former finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala understands how trade, aid, private investment and government support all impact an economy differently. Alexis Ohanian: How to make a splash in social media. Anil Gupta: India’s hidden hotbeds of invention. Tim Harford: Trial, error and the God complex.