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In this video, part of a webcast being organized by Fuqua, I lay out some thoughts on the psychology of obesity. Check it out. I’ll post a Q and A video on this topic (with the Qs provided by Fuqua alums) in a couple weeks. Feel free to add your questions in the meantime, and I’ll try to cover them too!Do Luxury Brands Benefit from Income Inequality?
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A Surprising Way Health Insurance Might Save Your Life
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