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Oct 12, 2021
Wharton management professor Samir Nurmohamed explains what compels whistleblowers like Facebook's Frances Haugen to come forward in an organization.
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Oct 12, 2021
Whether teams or individuals are better at accomplishing tasks depends on the complexity of the work, according to a new study from Wharton's Duncan Watts.
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Oct 12, 2021
Wharton's Benjamin Keys explains why the red-hot U.S. real estate market isn't a bubble that's ready to burst. Home prices are likely to stay high for years to come.
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Oct 05, 2021
The regulator must focus on cash-flow impacts and not societal goals, according to a new statement by the Financial Economists Roundtable. Wharton faculty who are among the statement's signatories weigh in.
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Oct 05, 2021
Wharton's Michael R. Roberts argues in this opinion piece that a basic understanding of finance will help students and their parents avoid making disastrous decisions, such as taking on excessive student loans.
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Oct 05, 2021
In the wake of China's ban on the use of cryptocurrencies, Wharton's Kevin Werbach shares insights on the regulatory and other forces that will shape their future.
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Oct 05, 2021
In the wake of China's ban on the use of cryptocurrencies, Wharton's Kevin Werbach shares insights on the regulatory and other forces that will shape their future.
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Oct 05, 2021
In the wake of China's ban on the use of cryptocurrencies, Wharton's Kevin Werbach shares insights on the regulatory and other forces that will shape their future.
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Oct 04, 2021
Research co-authored by Wharton's Michael Parke shows how both supervisors and peers can be powerful change agents of organizational citizenship behavior.
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Sep 28, 2021
Firms must weigh the health outcomes of work-related stress in designing incentives, says Wharton's Marius Guenzel.
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Sep 27, 2021
Wharton's Lindsey Cameron explains why algorithms that monitor worker productivity, like the ones used by Amazon, are a bad idea.
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Sep 27, 2021
Wharton's Katherine Klein talks with B Lab co-founder Bart Houlahan about the soaring interest in companies seeking "Certified B Corporation" status and what that means for the social impact movement.
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Sep 21, 2021
In a new book, Wharton's Peter Cappelli says the choices employees and employers must make about the future of work could be among the most important they face.
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Sep 20, 2021
Using more concrete language can improve customer satisfaction, according to new research from Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger.
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Sep 20, 2021
New research from Wharton's Sasha Indarte shows the role that bias plays in bankruptcy and the racial wealth gap in the U.S.
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Sep 14, 2021
Americans would be more likely to claim billions in untapped federal aid if they felt psychological ownership over those benefits, according to a new study from Wharton's Wendy De La Rosa.
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Sep 14, 2021
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sent "three significant messages" on the economic outlook in his address last month in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, according to Wharton's Christina Skinner.
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Sep 13, 2021
In this Nano Tool for Leaders, Wharton's G. Richard Shell explains how "the power of two" can help when you are faced with a moral or ethical dilemma at work.
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Sep 13, 2021
As the trial against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes continues in federal court, Wharton's Lawton R. Burns examines the prickly relationship between technology and health care.
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Sep 07, 2021
Letting employees express their full range of emotions at work can result in better team-building and problem-solving, according to new research from Wharton's Michael Parke.
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Sep 07, 2021
Inflation-driven higher interest rates will have varying effects on banks' resilience, says Wharton's Itay Goldstein.
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Sep 07, 2021
America's beloved game show made the same mistake as many companies when it failed to widen the search for a new host, says Wharton's Corinne Low.
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Sep 07, 2021
America's beloved game show made the same mistake as many companies when it failed to widen the search for a new host, says Wharton's Corinne Low.
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Sep 07, 2021
Wharton's Gad Allon explains why companies should consider nearshoring to blunt the effects of supply chain issues in China.
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Aug 31, 2021
Patients are more likely to get vaccinated when they receive text reminders that a shot is ready and waiting for them, according to the results of a large field experiment.
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Aug 31, 2021
A new analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model looks at how both targeted and universal preschool and childcare programs would impact the U.S. economy.
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Aug 30, 2021
Wharton's Arthur van Benthem shares key findings from a forthcoming study on vehicle air pollution and emissions standards, and the takeaways for policymakers and consumers.
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Aug 26, 2021
Wharton's Katherine Klein talks to Sonal Shah, founder of The Asian American Foundation, a new advocacy group that wants to increase visibility, support, and understanding for the third-largest demographic in the U.S.
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Aug 24, 2021
In this Nano Tool for Leaders, Wharton's Maurice Schweitzer and Columbia's Adam Galinsky offer six steps that will improve your ability to spot a lie that could otherwise impact you or your team.
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Aug 24, 2021
As part of the Leading Diversity at Work series, Wharton's Stephanie Creary speaks with two experts about workplace well-being, especially for employees of color facing the "double whammy" of the pandemic and heightened tensions around racial and social justice.
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Aug 24, 2021
Government interventions in private debt negotiations could be more effective in preventing default waves if they accounted for the connections between lenders and borrowers across the "debt chain," new research shows.
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Aug 24, 2021
Wharton's John Paul MacDuffie says building consumer confidence in electric vehicles will help the Biden administration succeed in its plan to cut gas-powered cars and emissions.
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Aug 17, 2021
In this opinion piece, Scott Snyder offers six rules to guide established companies to become disruptors in the health care industry.
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Aug 16, 2021
Higher government debt will crowd out private capital and erode productivity, leaving GDP unchanged, a Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis shows.
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Aug 16, 2021
Wharton's Olivia S. Mitchell explains the reasons behind the federal government's call to re-examine its pension investments in light of climate change.
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Aug 16, 2021
The decrease in business formations in the U.S. in recent decades is the "equilibrium" outcome of higher skills and cheaper capital, according to new research from Wharton's Sergio Salgado.
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Aug 10, 2021
Firms that mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for employees are protecting the workforce and mitigating loss, says Wharton management professor Iwan Barankay.
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Aug 10, 2021
The most recent jobs report shows the U.S. economy is improving, but not for all Americans, writes Bernard E. Anderson, the Whitney M. Young, Jr. professor emeritus at Wharton, in this opinion piece.
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Aug 09, 2021
A new book offers practical guidance for first-time bosses who need help making the tough transition from employee to manager.
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Aug 09, 2021
In business negotiations, sometimes deflection is a better option than answering a question truthfully. Research by Wharton's Maurice Schweitzer and T. Bradford Bitterly of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology explains why.
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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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