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Jul 20, 2021
Familiar hedging options like commodities are no longer safe havens against core inflation, new research co-authored by Wharton's Nikolai Roussanov finds.
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Jul 20, 2021
Contractors are outsiders who don't have the social capital needed to be effective managers, but new research from Wharton's Peter Cappelli shows how they are leveraging their outsider status for the win.
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Jul 20, 2021
In his latest book, Wharton management professor Michael Useem profiles 10 chief executives who share their strategies for sustained success.
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Jul 20, 2021
InScribe is a business with a social-impact mission to help nontraditional college students. CEO Katy Kappler talks to Wharton's Sandi Hunt about building a safety net for students to succeed.
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Jul 13, 2021
Small investors are reacting to both positive and negative earnings surprises by lifting stock prices, a Wharton study of Robinhood trades reveals.
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Jul 13, 2021
A new study co-authored by Wharton's David Asch finds Black patients are dying at higher rates from COVID-19 because of where they are hospitalized.
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Jul 12, 2021
This Nano Tool for Leaders offers guidance for creating a culture of continuous performance improvement and adaptive learning by systematically reviewing team successes and failures.
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Jul 06, 2021
Companies are increasingly adopting measures to prevent insider trading abuses and the resulting legal and reputation risks, a new study finds.
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Jul 06, 2021
Wharton's Stephanie Creary talks to scholars Ella Bell Smith and Stella Nkomo about the re-issue of their seminal book that examines the vastly different experiences of Black and white women in corporate America.
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Jul 06, 2021
Wharton's Stephanie Creary talks to scholars Ella Bell Smith and Stella Nkomo about the re-issue of their seminal book that examines the vastly different experiences of Black and white women in corporate America.
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Jul 06, 2021
Structural racism, the pandemic, and other economic barriers are stopping many Black and Hispanic homeowners from taking advantage of low interest rates, says Wharton's Benjamin Keys.
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Jun 29, 2021
Ride-hailing companies are spending millions to recruit drivers who left during the pandemic, but the downtime has prompted many gig workers to rethink their jobs, says Wharton's Gad Allon.
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Jun 29, 2021
Wharton's Kartik Hosanagar has launched a startup that is using data science to help Hollywood create more inclusive content.
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Jun 29, 2021
Investors lured by the strong performance of ESG funds may face future disappointment, warns a new research paper co-authored by Wharton's Luke Taylor.
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Jun 28, 2021
Middle managers shape the daily experiences of their employees, which means they have the power to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture, according to a study by Wharton's Stephanie Creary and Nancy Rothbard.
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Jun 22, 2021
The more you allow people to participate in the process, the more effective you'll be in convincing them to make certain choices, Wharton's Jonah Berger says in this Nano Tool for Leaders®.
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Jun 22, 2021
Coordination among countries will be critical to ensure that some don't undercut the G7 nations' proposed 15% minimum corporate tax, say Wharton experts.
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Jun 22, 2021
In this opinion piece, Robert Field argues that the market, not state laws, should determine whether businesses can require proof of vaccination by customers and staff.
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Jun 21, 2021
Forget the dystopian vision of robots replacing humans at work. A new study co-authored by Wharton's Lynn Wu shows how automation is increasing the demand for workers, even though it's driving down the need for managers.
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Jun 15, 2021
Companies that fail to convincingly address social or environmental risks face erosion of business valuation, says Wharton's Witold Henisz.
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Jun 15, 2021
In their new book ‘Big Med,' David Dranove and Wharton's Lawton R. Burns look at the rise of megaproviders -- expansive health care organizations -- and their role in runaway costs.
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Jun 15, 2021
In their new book ‘Big Med,' David Dranove and Wharton's Lawton R. Burns look at the rise of megaproviders -- expansive health care organizations -- and their role in runaway costs.
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Jun 11, 2021
Wharton's Raghuram Iyengar explains three major challenges to omnichannel marketing and what firms can do to overcome them.
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Jun 10, 2021
Decentralized Finance -- or DeFi -- has experienced explosive growth in the past year. But in order for DeFi to fulfill its promise as a disintermediated ecosystem that helps rather than harms, "now is the time to evaluate its benefits and dangers," write Kevin Werbach and David Gogel.
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Jun 08, 2021
Most firms are underprepared and lacking confidence in their ability to navigate geopolitical risks successfully. But proactive risk management strategies with robust governance structures will help avoid common pitfalls, according to an EY-Wharton Political Risk Lab study.
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Jun 08, 2021
Wharton professor G. Richard Shell's latest book, 'The Conscience Code,' teaches employees and managers how to stand up for their values and create a more ethical workplace.
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Jun 08, 2021
Companies are facing heightened political risks across the globe but are mostly unprepared to handle them. A new EY-Wharton Political Risk Lab study offers firms guidance on how to manage these risks more proactively.
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Jun 07, 2021
Wharton's Katherine Klein talks to John W. Rogers Jr., founder of Ariel Investments, about what it will take to close the widening racial wealth gap in America.
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Jun 07, 2021
Companies that foster a culture of experimentation are the most likely to survive a crisis because they've learned to be flexible, according to Wharton's Serguei Netessine.
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Jun 01, 2021
The latest rise in the inflation rate to 4.2% for April has fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates and tighten monetary policy - but that will depend on whether this is a temporary change, says Wharton's Itay Goldstein.
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Jun 01, 2021
Information becomes biased and more negative as it's retold from person to person, according to new research from Wharton that sheds light on the dangers of distortion.
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Jun 01, 2021
Wharton's Katy Milkman talks to behavioral scientist Maya Shankar about what she's learned during a career that has taken her from the White House to her current role as senior director of behavioral economics at Google and the host of a new podcast about navigating extraordinary change.
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May 25, 2021
Pension funds could be a formidable force in getting companies to embrace ESG values. Yet they must align those goals with their fiduciary duty of protecting the retirement funds of their members, according to panelists at a recent Wharton conference.
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May 25, 2021
Wharton's Katherine Klein talks to Bobby Turner, founder and CEO of Turner Impact Capital, about his investment model that's creating more affordable rental housing across the U.S.
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May 24, 2021
From free food to million-dollar lotteries, there's no shortage of incentives to entice Americans to take the COVID-19 vaccine. But Wharton's Iwan Barankay says such gimmicks won't increase vaccine uptake because socioeconomic barriers remain in the way.
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May 24, 2021
From free food to million-dollar lotteries, there's no shortage of incentives to entice Americans to take the COVID-19 vaccine. But Wharton's Iwan Barankay says these efforts won't increase vaccine uptake when socioeconomic barriers remain in the way.
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May 20, 2021
In this Nano Tool for Leaders® from Wharton Executive Education, Wharton's Stewart D. Friedman shows that by looking closely at the different domains of your life — work, home, community, and self — you can clarify what's important to you and see your life from a fresh perspective.
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May 18, 2021
When venture capital firms own equity in more than one competing startup in an industry, they have the ability to improve innovation efficiency by redirecting their investments away from those that are lagging, a recent study co-authored by Wharton's Luke Taylor shows.
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May 18, 2021
Companies, organizations, and researchers must view data through a social, political, and cultural lens if they want to solve problems, according to speakers at the 2021 Wharton Annual Analytics Conference.
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May 17, 2021
Wharton's Adam Grant and Dean Erika James share five ways executives can rethink their assumptions about what it means to be a good business leader.
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May 17, 2021
Wharton's Howard Kunreuther and Robert Meyer look at what prevents homeowners from undertaking measures that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and how they can be convinced to do so.
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May 11, 2021
The American Families Plan would cost significantly more than the Biden administration's estimate of $1.8 trillion, according to a new analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. But the plan's proposals for free education would help to offset some of those costs in the long run.
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May 11, 2021
In an interview about his new book ‘The Platform Paradox,' Wharton's Mauro Guillén explains why digital platforms can dominate some markets while floundering in others, and what it takes to create a successful global strategy.
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May 10, 2021
People donate more to charity and tip more when they are given a chance to express themselves through choices, according to a new study co-authored by Wharton's Jonah Berger.
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May 04, 2021
Wharton's Stephanie Creary and Aline Gatignon talk with Penn Medicine's Dr. Florencia Greer Polite and David Casey of CVS Health about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and access in communities of color.
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May 04, 2021
For many young companies, merging with a SPAC -- or special purpose acquisition company -- is seen as better route to go public than undertaking an IPO. But increased regulatory scrutiny and other factors could temper the market, say Wharton experts.
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May 04, 2021
Foreign workers help boost the American economy by balancing labor supply and demand, says Wharton management professor Britta Glennon.
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May 04, 2021
Wharton's Katy Milkman shares insights from her new book, How to Change, which offers science-based strategies for creating lasting, effective change.
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Apr 27, 2021
Measures that protect investors and weed out bad actors will boost confidence in cryptocurrencies and help the industry to grow, according to Wharton's Brian Feinstein and Kevin Werbach.
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Apr 26, 2021
U.S. homeowners and renters need stronger safety nets than existing social insurance programs provide to prevent housing insecurity during economic downturns, according to a new paper co-authored by Wharton's Benjamin Keys.
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Apr 26, 2021
Warby Parker co-founder David Gilboa talks to Wharton's Katherine Klein about how the company stuck to its founding principles during the chaos created by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Apr 23, 2021
African nations are working to strengthen their economies by reducing dependence on foreign direct investment and aid, yet access to capital and financing remains a huge barrier for home-grown entrepreneurs.
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Apr 20, 2021
A new study co-authored by Wharton's Daniel Taylor finds evidence of insider trading abuses by company executives and urges tighter rules for disclosures and longer cooling-off periods.
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Apr 20, 2021
In this Nano Tool for Leaders® from Wharton Executive Education, Wharton's Sigal Barsade offers strategies for enhancing employee performance by managing the emotional contagion that occurs on teams.
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Apr 20, 2021
Wharton's David Reibstein explains why Canada, the U.S. and South Korea pulled ahead while others fell behind in the 2021 Best Countries Report.
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Apr 19, 2021
In a new updated and expanded edition of her book ‘The Shopping Revolution,' Wharton's Barbara Kahn examines the retailers that have been most successful during a tsunami of change in the industry, including the pandemic.
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Apr 13, 2021
What defines a "wow" depends on the shopper and type of store, but hassle-free customer support is at the top of the list, according to a recent study from Wharton's Jay H. Baker Retailing Center and The Verde Group.
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Apr 13, 2021
Strong governance and risk mitigation are crucial for artificial intelligence to improve business and societal outcomes, according to a recent paper published by Wharton AI for Business.
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Apr 13, 2021
A new study that finds older Americans are struggling with debt underscores the importance of financial literacy, says Wharton's Olivia S. Mitchell.
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Apr 12, 2021
Spending on stronger infrastructure and higher taxes will crowd out private investment, ultimately reducing GDP, according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model.
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Apr 06, 2021
Technology firms are the drivers of disruption across industries, but things will play out differently for automobiles, according to Wharton's John Paul MacDuffie.
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Apr 06, 2021
In an interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM, Wharton's Iwan Barankay explains the perils of Zoom fatigue and what companies can do to combat it.
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Apr 06, 2021
Conspicuous consumption is giving way to a new ethos called minimalist luxury. Wharton's Pinar Yildirim and John Zhang explain how the makers of high-end goods can respond to this market trend.
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Apr 05, 2021
Wharton finance professor Michael R. Roberts explains the value of shopping for a mortgage and clarifies the trade-offs homebuyers need to weigh when there is no obvious choice.
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Mar 30, 2021
Wharton's Katherine Klein talks with Stefanie Thomas from Impact America Fund, which has raised $55 million to invest in companies that benefit underserved communities.
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Mar 30, 2021
During a recent panel discussion hosted by Wharton Dean Erika James, three Wharton faculty examined the pandemic's reverberating effects on women in the workplace.
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Mar 30, 2021
At the recent Penn/Wharton Women in Data Science conference in Philadelphia, Kate Johnson, president of Microsoft US, spoke about her career journey, managing and leading change, and Microsoft's efforts to drive diversity and inclusion.
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Mar 29, 2021
Black and low-income students face the highest reduction in lifetime earnings from school closures, according to a report from the Penn Wharton Budget Model.
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Mar 23, 2021
The post-pandemic hybrid workplace will create a power differential that needs to be managed carefully. Wharton's Martine Haas explains how to minimize the risks.
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Mar 23, 2021
Author Paula Davis talks about her new book from Wharton School Press, ‘Beating Burnout at Work,' and how teams, and their leaders, can create cultures that prevent burnout.
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Mar 23, 2021
During a recent Leading Diversity@Wharton event, Wharton's Stephanie Creary spoke with two DEI experts from luxury firms about how the industry can truly commit to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Mar 22, 2021
In this piece, Wharton marketing professor and neuroscientist Michael Platt and his co-authors shed light on the neural basis of perspective taking and why it may lead to more innovation and better business outcomes.
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Mar 16, 2021
Financial technology firms are facing a crucial time with regulators questioning whether to grant them charters to offer banking services with fewer regulatory requirements. But allowing Big Tech and other large corporations to set up banks could have significant consequences, says Wharton's David Zaring.
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Mar 16, 2021
Allowing Big Tech and other large corporations to set up banks would fundamentally alter the banking landscape in the U.S., says Wharton's David Zaring in an interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM.
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Mar 15, 2021
A new study led by experts from Wharton and Penn offers three practical suggestions to get those who are hesitant about vaccines off the fence.
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Mar 15, 2021
In this opinion piece, Wharton finance professor Michael R. Roberts suggests that some homeowners should consider investing any extra money they have rather than using it to make additional mortgage payments.
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Mar 15, 2021
College enrollment by low-income students hinges more on college preparedness than on financial constraints, new Wharton research finds.
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Mar 09, 2021
Centralization is key to streamlining the process and speeding up vaccination efforts, says Wharton's Gad Allon in an interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM.
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Mar 09, 2021
Doubling COVID-19 vaccine doses to 3 million a day could boost U.S. employment and GDP, according to a Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis.
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Mar 09, 2021
Essential workers have a 55% greater chance of contracting COVID-19, compared with nonessential workers, according to a recent study by Independence Blue Cross and Penn that also points to the potential benefits of business closures.
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Mar 08, 2021
We asked Wharton faculty to tell us what they see in store for the rest of 2021 -- including the economy, remote work, health care, retail, and more.
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Mar 02, 2021
Regulators looking to prevent stock price manipulation must not harm the price discovery process that indexers depend on, says Wharton's David Musto in an interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM.
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Mar 02, 2021
Firms benefit when consumers feel they "own" a product. But in the sharing economy, goods and services are becoming more experiential and impermanent. New research co-authored by Wharton's Deborah Small explains this shift and offers marketing strategies to help preserve that feeling of "mine."
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Mar 02, 2021
A new machine-learning approach to COVID-19 testing that was developed by Wharton's Hamsa Bastani and other experts has produced encouraging results in Greece by identifying more asymptomatic, infected travelers than what conventional random testing would have achieved.
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Mar 01, 2021
In this Nano Tool for Leaders® from Wharton Executive Education, Wharton's Maurice Schweitzer explains two powerful ways to control anxiety and its negative effects.
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Feb 23, 2021
CEOs often have a tailwind of strong performance and are expected to be more rational and objective than others. However, they are equally vulnerable to biases, according to a new research co-authored by Wharton's Marius Guenzel.
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Feb 23, 2021
Policymakers are exploring every option to get money in the hands of people to help them cope during the pandemic. But premature, penalty-free withdrawals from retirement accounts could prove too costly down the road, says Wharton's Olivia S. Mitchell.
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Feb 23, 2021
The devastating terrorist attack on the World Trade Center nearly 20 years ago left behind painful memories and powerful lessons about how leaders must learn and adapt, write Gregory P. Shea and his co-authors in this opinion piece.
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Feb 22, 2021
Scholars David A. Thomas and Robin J. Ely talk with Wharton's Katherine Klein about why the business case for diversity takes pressure off leaders to create a real culture of inclusion.
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Feb 16, 2021
During a recent Leading Diversity@Wharton event, Wharton's Stephanie Creary spoke with venture capital experts about the funding gap faced by minority and female founders.
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Feb 16, 2021
In an excerpt from his new book, ‘Think Again,' Wharton's Adam Grant explains why success often comes from surrounding ourselves with "disagreeable" people - skeptics who can point out blind spots, question assumptions and help us overcome our weaknesses.
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Feb 15, 2021
A new book by Wharton's Raphael ("Raffi") Amit and Christoph Zott from IESE Business School guides business leaders on how to step back from the pandemic chaos and craft a winning business model innovation strategy for the long game of disruption.
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Feb 15, 2021
A new study co-authored by Wharton's Hummy Song found the number of mammograms declined sharply during the first few months of the pandemic, creating a queue that still hasn't cleared.
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Feb 09, 2021
Coordinated attacks on a stock could impair a firm's ability to raise capital and lower its valuation, says Wharton's Itay Goldstein.
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Feb 09, 2021
A new book from Wharton School Press explores a growing movement to unlock private-sector investments in new ways to solve global problems.
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Feb 08, 2021
The Biden relief package leaves little headroom for economic growth and job gains, according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model.
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Feb 08, 2021
CEO succession is routine in business, but Amazon isn't like other companies. Wharton's Mike Useem and Barbara Kahn discuss the transition of Jeff Bezos.
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Feb 08, 2021
In the first installment of the Wharton School Press "Meet the Authors" interview series, Michael Platt, a Wharton marketing professor, Penn neuroscience professor and director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative, talks with Wharton marketing professor Peter Fader about his new book, The Leader's Brain: Enhance Your Leadership, Build Stronger Teams, Make Better Decisions, and Inspire
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Feb 02, 2021
In this Nano Tool for Leaders® from Wharton Executive Education, Wharton's Katherine Klein offers a strategy for getting favorable results from performance evaluations.
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Feb 02, 2021
Millions tune into the NFL Super Bowl each year to watch the game's entertaining advertisements. A new study co-authored by Wharton's Jonah Berger shines light on the emotions that make people more likely to share what they see.
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