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May 18, 2018
New research by Wharton's Mauro Guillen explores how the long-term effects of monarchies are good for economies.
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May 18, 2018
President Trump's recently announced plan to lower prescription drug prices could benefit consumers in the short run, but it may end up hurting new drug development, experts say.
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May 17, 2018
Companies value the benefits of agility. But they must do it strategically using five kinds of agility, writes Vivekin CEO Baba Prasad in his book, 'Nimble.'
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May 17, 2018
Despite its financial ills, Argentina may be on verge of an economic transformation thanks to a new generation of leaders who are embracing digital transformation, notes this opinion piece.
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May 17, 2018
It's hard to make better decisions faster when a company's culture lacks trust and empathy, according to LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner.
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May 16, 2018
Diverse teams make better decisions and are more resilient over time, says BlackRock's Jonathan McBride.
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May 14, 2018
The $16 billion transaction says a lot about India's e-commerce ecosystem, writes former Snapdeal exec Rajat Kumar in this opinion piece.
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May 14, 2018
Is it possible to end all epidemics? Harvard Medical School's Jonathan Quick says there are steps public institutions can -- but don't -- take to protect society.
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May 14, 2018
New Wharton research examines which kinds of innovations spread more quickly than others in different networks, the role of influencers, and what that means for entrepreneurs.
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May 11, 2018
The effectiveness of unconscious bias education hinges on a number of factors, including how it is presented, where and when it takes place, and whether an organization's culture is conducive to having honest discussions.
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May 10, 2018
AI, neuroscience and geospatial targeting are among the key trends that will drive the next decade of innovation in analytics.
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May 10, 2018
Resistance from Europe, China and affected businesses could undercut U.S. actions against Iran.
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May 10, 2018
What makes millennials tick? Companies who want to understand their customers and employees need to figure that out. This opinion piece offers insight.
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May 10, 2018
Encouraging results from Alaska's oil royalty program point to universal basic income as a potentially viable idea, experts say.
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May 10, 2018
More than 70% of Latin America's 600 million residents will have a mobile phone within a couple of years. That makes the region ripe for digital "leapfrogging," says new research.
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May 10, 2018
More than 70% of Latin America's 600 million residents will have a mobile phone within a couple of years. That makes the region ripe for digital "leapfrogging," says new research.
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May 09, 2018
Are cryptoassets right for your investment portfolio? A new book applies money management tools to maximize returns and manage risks.
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May 09, 2018
Are cryptoassets right for your investment portfolio? A new book applies money management tools to maximize returns and manage risks.
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May 08, 2018
While it is important to meet short-term goals, successful CEOs plan well beyond the quarter or the year.
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May 08, 2018
Is the theater ticket subscription service an offer you can't refuse - or too good to be true?
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May 04, 2018
A possible breakthrough in the "Golden State Killer" case thanks to DNA samples from a genealogical testing service has prompted calls for stricter protection of personal genetic data.
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May 04, 2018
Hollywood once ruled the world with must-see movies and the in-theater experience, but many now opt to "Netflix and chill" at home. Can the industry adapt?
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May 04, 2018
The lasting legacy of Facebook's Cambridge Analytica scandal is the politicization of personal data privacy that will surely intensify, writes Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece.
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May 03, 2018
T-Mobile and Sprint have been trying to tie the knot for years - and the third time may not be the charm, despite a friendlier regulatory environment.
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May 03, 2018
Retailers lose billions every year because of fraudulent merchandise returns. How can they weed out problem customers without alienating the good ones?
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May 03, 2018
GM's highly-lauded CEO described her road to the top and talked about where she's steering the company at the recent Wharton People Analytics Conference.
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May 03, 2018
AI cannot replace the power of a human smile in customer engagement, and the chief differentiators for excellence are training and culture, Tom Peters says in his new book.
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May 02, 2018
A new book about empathy finds that the idea of putting oneself in another's shoes is changing, but still offers many rewards for individuals and organizations.
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May 01, 2018
From a device to prevent glaucoma-related blindness, to a beauty ritual from ancient India, to a competitive penny-wagering mobile game, startups recently battled for $135,000 in cash and prizes.
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May 01, 2018
When facing adversity, favorites are more likely to walk away than underdogs, new Wharton research finds. The reason: potential embarrassment in the face of high expectations.
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Apr 30, 2018
New digital technologies are redefining the banking and financial services ecosystem. To stay ahead, banks and fintechs globally must leverage each other's strengths.
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Apr 30, 2018
The U.S. ban on exports to China's ZTE is justifiable, but a balance needs to be found to protect trade and technological development, experts say.
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Apr 30, 2018
The U.S. ban on exports to China's ZTE is justifiable, but a balance needs to be found to protect trade and technological development, experts say.
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Apr 26, 2018
As e-commerce competition gathers pace in India, players increasingly are looking to get the wallet share of online grocery buyers.
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Apr 26, 2018
A culture change at Wells Fargo with greater top-level accountability could help correct the bank's path more than fines or a customer backlash, experts say.
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Apr 26, 2018
The International Finance Corporation deploys a novel approach to boost private sector development in emerging nations for maximum impact.
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Apr 26, 2018
Former Wall Streeter Durreen Shahnaz thinks inequality leads to conflicts. She is using finance to enrich the lives of the world's working poor -- and to build peace.
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Apr 26, 2018
Former Wall Streeter Durreen Shahnaz thinks inequality leads to conflicts. She is using finance to enrich the lives of the world's working poor -- and to build peace.
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Apr 25, 2018
Serendipity plays a big role in life-science innovation since breakthroughs often are unintended consequences. Yet despite the seeming randomness, this creative process can be managed -- and improved, say experts.
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Apr 24, 2018
Friendships in the workplace are valuable. But Wharton research shows they can also lead to complexities and challenges for those inside and outside the circle.
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Apr 24, 2018
China's debt-fueled growth is unsustainable, and a time of reckoning is coming, says the author of a new book.
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Apr 24, 2018
China's debt-fueled growth is unsustainable, and a time of reckoning is coming, argues the author of a new book.
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Apr 24, 2018
Cuba has a new leader, Miguel Diaz-Canel. But former president Raul Castro remains in a position of control over the key drivers of the country's economy, experts say.
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Apr 20, 2018
The chairman and CEO of the Haier Group believes that the company's user-centric model of micro enterprises is a key pillar of growth.
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Apr 20, 2018
The arrest of two black men at a Philadelphia coffee shop should be treated as a broad-based wake-up call for Starbucks -- and for other brands as well, experts say.
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Apr 19, 2018
HR has been slow to adopt data analytics. SAP's chief learning officer discusses why companies must incorporate data into the HR process and other insights from her new book.
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Apr 19, 2018
B2B software as a service providers are globally available from day one and must address the complex requirements of their diverse customer base, according to Compas Global co-founder Yin L. Yin.
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Apr 19, 2018
Because B2B software is available globally, providers must address the complex requirements of a diverse customer base from day one, according to Compas Global co-founder Yin L. Yin.
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Apr 19, 2018
Because B2B software is available globally, providers must address the complex requirements of a diverse customer base from day one, according to Compas Global co-founder Yin L. Yin.
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Apr 19, 2018
The Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that the "extenders" will hurt economic growth and worsen federal debt. Only a serious crisis will trigger corrective action, say experts.
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Apr 19, 2018
Companies that adopt mindfulness and meditation practices for employees see positive returns for individuals and the organization, write two BCG consultants.
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Apr 19, 2018
Legendary Wall Street value investor Howard Marks says the big money has already been made in hedge funds, and maybe in private equity and junk bonds too.
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Apr 17, 2018
What if a simple nudge could help you make better decisions? A new large-scale experiment headed by two Penn researchers aims to help people develop better exercise habits.
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Apr 17, 2018
Physicist Leonard Mlodinow describes how elastic thinking lets people unleash their inherent creativity, in his new book.
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Apr 17, 2018
Baby boomers, after spending years as the most coveted generation in the workplace, often now feel as if they're getting pushed aside and out.
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Apr 13, 2018
New Wharton research shows that there could be significant effects from subsidizing professions that offer limited compensation relative to the societal benefits they create.
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Apr 13, 2018
New Wharton research shows that there could be significant effects from subsidizing professions that offer limited compensation relative to the societal benefits they create.
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Apr 13, 2018
The latest tax changes may steer people towards renting rather than owning a home, but for those who still want to buy, experts have some advice.
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Apr 12, 2018
Members of Congress questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the social network's privacy practices. Here are questions Wharton faculty would have asked.
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Apr 12, 2018
Companies like Spotify show that offering a pay-for-service model alongside free access can build a strong network and business. Given Facebook's chellenges, a dual pricing model could be the way to go, notes this opinion piece.
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Apr 12, 2018
Billy Shore, founder of the nonprofit Share Our Strength, discovered an often overlooked way to alleviate child hunger. He shares his story with Wharton professor Katherine Klein.
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Apr 12, 2018
Companies can handle sexual harassment in a way that prevents further psychological harm to the victim and ultimately benefits the firm, according to sexual trauma researcher Jennifer Freyd.
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Apr 10, 2018
Northeastern University's David DeSteno believes you don't have to be a jerk to get ahead. In fact, gratitude, compassion and pride can lead to better outcomes.
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Apr 10, 2018
The housing rentals market is projected to be a major growth engine in China's real estate sector over the next 10 years. Ziroom is the leader in apartment rental services.
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Apr 10, 2018
Founded in 2002, Colour Life has grown to become one of the world's largest residential property managers, managing over 420 million square meters across more than 3,000 communities in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Singapore. While Colour Life's growth in terms of square meters managed has been impressive, the company's ability to leverage technology in
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Apr 10, 2018
Baoku China is using art to enhance property values as well as enrich the lives of residents and the wider community.
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Apr 10, 2018
The world's largest music streaming service went public a week ago in a very unusual way -- by eschewing an IPO and opting for a direct listing. Will other high-profile tech firms take the same path?
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Apr 09, 2018
Ten years after the Great Recession began, questions remain about root causes for some analysts. The IMF's Tamim Bayoumi looks at some unexplored areas in a recent book.
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Apr 09, 2018
Recent trade skirmishes between China and the United States are less about steel and soybeans, and more about which country will be the leader in global innovation in 21st century, writes Wharton dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece.
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Apr 09, 2018
Although Amazon has faced a series of accusations by President Trump about its business practices recently, the company would likely survive any attempts to bring antitrust action against it, experts say.
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Apr 06, 2018
Two recent fatalities involving Uber and Tesla vehicles using driverless systems have raised concerns that threaten to significantly delay or derail adoption of the technology.
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Apr 06, 2018
Recent Wharton research looks at why banks tend to invest in assets with the lowest risk, and how that behavior can affect the broader economy.
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Apr 05, 2018
Firearm mortalities in Australia fell 60% between 1979 and 2013, aided by new gun-control laws and other deterrents, notes a Penn study.
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Apr 04, 2018
From a virtual Harry Potter to digital wrist bands that hold your place in line, today's theme parks are no longer the analog experiences of decades past.
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Apr 04, 2018
Cassandra Frangos, who guided Cisco's leadership transition when John Chambers stepped down as CEO, discusses her new book on the skills and career strategies many C-Suite executives share.
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Apr 03, 2018
In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the world's biggest social network is facing what is arguably its biggest PR crisis ever.
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Apr 03, 2018
Why do smart, talented people sometimes derail their own careers? Arrogance, inability to adapt or taking on too much lead the list, according to a new book.
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Mar 30, 2018
Innovative ideas from young people are driving the successful targeting of poverty, hunger, climate change and health issues.
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Mar 30, 2018
What actually happens inside a Wall Street trader's brain during buying and selling? Neurofinance pioneer Colin Camerer shared insights at a recent Wharton conference.
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Mar 30, 2018
New Wharton research shows that creating industrial-scale ways to store renewable energy is more effective than carbon taxes.
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Mar 29, 2018
Insurers' inability to recover their dues under an Affordable Care Act risk-sharing program is not only impacting those companies but also causing collateral damage in the marketplace, say experts.
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Mar 29, 2018
Mattel's new Barbie doll line looks to create role models more than fashionistas. Three experts analyze the marketing that launched them.
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Mar 29, 2018
A positive workplace culture can boost performance. So why do so many organizations fail to get even the basics right?
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Mar 28, 2018
The demise of Toys R Us and the recent bankruptcy filing by mall staple Claire's show that the reshaping of the U.S. retail landscape is far from over.
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Mar 28, 2018
Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten required its global workforce to be proficient in English or be demoted. Harvard's Tsedal Neeley examines this strategy in her book.
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Mar 27, 2018
With huge sums being raised by ICOs and the danger of scams proliferating, regulators are seeking ways to create the right framework for supervision.
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Mar 27, 2018
The likelihood of things boiling over between the U.S. and China is low, writes Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece. Instead, the two countries will continue to wrestle for influence in Asia.
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Mar 27, 2018
Bypassing the World Trade Organization with more U.S. tariffs against China risks a big trade war with no winners and a damaged U.S. economy, say experts from Wharton and elsewhere.
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Mar 26, 2018
Human judgement is out. Measurement is in. But tilting too far in one direction carries enormous costs, says author Jerry Z. Muller, in this opinion piece.
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Mar 26, 2018
Human judgement is out. Measurement is in. But tilting too far in one direction carries enormous costs, says author Jerry Z. Muller, in this opinion piece.
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Mar 23, 2018
The e-commerce giant's rapid growth of its fulfillment center network has been key to its dominance over the past decade, recent Wharton research finds.
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Mar 23, 2018
At a recent Wharton conference, CVS executive VP and chief medical officer Troyen Brennan shared the pharmacy giant's plans to help reshape the health care landscape.
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Mar 22, 2018
In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica imbroglio, 50 million Facebook profiles stand compromised. One upshot: Users must learn to protect themselves, experts say.
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Mar 22, 2018
Venture capitalist Jenny Lefcourt from Freestyle Capital offers tested advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to fund a startup.
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Mar 22, 2018
Equally important is helping people recognize creativity within their organizations, says David Yager, CEO of Philadelphia's University of the Arts.
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