Nobel prize in economics honors Hart and Holmstrom
The 2016 Nobel Prize in economics goes to Oliver Hart of Harvard University and Bengt Holmstrom of MIT for contract theory work. The award, 8 million kronor, recognizes insights on pay plans and outsourcing that align incentives with long term performance, amid questions about executive compensation and privatized services.
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Samsung to adjust Galaxy Note 7 production after fire reports
Samsung confirms a temporary adjustment to Galaxy Note 7 production schedule and volume in response to reports that replacement phones have overheated or caught fire. The company did not confirm suspension details, while U.S. carriers had already halted new replacement devices. Authorities investigate multiple incidents of new Note 7s catching fire.
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Airline evacuates passengers after Southwest flight incident
A Southwest Airlines flight was evacuated in Kentucky after an incident. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is probing the event. Samsung faces fresh scrutiny over its Note 7 phones as replacement devices burn, despite assurances that batteries were the issue.
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