Getting financially fit in 2021 Getting financially fit in 2021 A Wharton expert gives five financial takeaways for people who have made New Year’s resolutions.
Which companies are winning in China? Which companies are winning in China? In “Winning in China: 8 Stories of Success and Failure in the World’s Largest Economy,” Wharton’s Lele Sang and Karl Ulrich explore the successes and failures of several well-known companies as businesses look to reap profits from China’s 1.4 billion consumers.
Diana Caramanico: Where are they now? Diana Caramanico: Where are they now? The leading scorer in Ivy League women’s history discusses getting buckets, staying out of foul trouble, her last game at the Palestra, playing professionally in France, and what she’s up to today.
The state of U.S. democracy While a new administration transitions into office, the past four years have left the country asking, “How strong is our democratic foundation?” The state of U.S. democracy On the eve of a presidential inauguration following a historic election and its aftermath, experts from across the University weigh in on where we stand as a country.
Joe Biden’s longtime ties to Penn Joe Biden’s longtime ties to Penn As the nation prepares for its 46th president to take office Wednesday, Jan. 20, Penn Today reflects on the lasting impact he’s had at the University.
Money matters to happiness—perhaps more than previously thought Money matters to happiness—perhaps more than previously thought Research from Wharton’s Matthew Killingsworth shows that contrary to previous influential work, there’s no dollar-value plateau at which money’s importance lessens. One potential reason: Higher earners feel an increased sense of control over life.
The backlog in mammograms during the COVID-19 pandemic The backlog in mammograms during the COVID-19 pandemic The backlog of diagnostic mammograms is not expected to return to regular operations for nearly six months at best, and a lack of early detection will have health implications on cancer management for years to come.
The link between perceptions of autonomy and global views of income inequality The link between perceptions of autonomy and global views of income inequality Research from the Center for Social Norms & Behavioral Dynamics finds that people who feel independent think that most others are, too. They also underestimate the level of poverty in the United States.
A Wharton expert examines $900 billion coronavirus pandemic relief bill A Wharton expert examines $900 billion coronavirus pandemic relief bill Penn Wharton Budget Model expert Richard Prisinzano breaks down what’s in the newly passed stimulus bill, what it means, and explains why many experts don't think that'll be enough to stave off an economic slide in the long run.
Gamification isn’t all fun and games. It’s serious business Image: Wharton School Press Gamification isn’t all fun and games. It’s serious business In “For the Win,” Wharton professor Kevin Werbach and coauthor Dan Hunter argue that gamemakers need not be the only ones benefiting from game design.