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Wharton School Press launches new virtual Meet the Authors series
Wharton School Press launches new virtual Meet the Authors series. The LinkedIn Live event series will feature leading Wharton faculty and other Wharton School Press authors in lively, fast-moving conversations about their books.
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.
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
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.
How the dialogue on diversity is reshaping business
The final panel discussion in the Beyond Business series, “Race & The Selling of America,” brings together Wharton dean Erika James with professionals in film and sports to discuss how diversity is reshaping businesses and brands.
Leadership in a time of crisis
Wharton dean Erika James and Wharton’s Stephanie Creary discuss inclusive leadership during a time of crisis.
What role should insurers play in covering pandemic business losses?
Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther speaks about businesses lacking insurance for losses during the pandemic.
If pandemic productivity is up, why is innovation slowing down?
A new study finds that productivity has remained stable or even increased for many companies that shifted to remote work during the coronavirus pandemic. However, innovation has taken a hit as both leaders and employees feel more distant from each other.
Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees
The alumnus will succeed David L. Cohen on July 1, 2021. He has been a Penn trustee since 2005, and currently serves as vice chair of the Board.
Breaking classroom barriers over Zoom
When Professor Lori Rosenkopf’s course on the culture of tech went virtual, she set out to make a more interactive learning experience. Her efforts have seen some unexpected results.
In the News
Time to ride, and buy: Peloton to acquire Precor
Americus Reed of the Wharton School says Peloton needs to be forward-thinking as competitors flood the exercise equipment market. “The way to stay out in front of this is to make sure you’re in a position to deliver kind of the next add-on aspect to this,” he said.
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DoorDash soars in first day of trading
David Hsu of the Wharton School commented on DoorDash’s high valuation. “When you get to this market cap level, there are questions about where do you go from here?” he said.
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Fannie and Freddie are helping American homeowners during the COVID recession—so why reprivatize now?
Susan Wachter of the Wharton School co-authored an opinion piece about how once-private mortgage lenders like Fannie Mae have kept the housing market from crashing amid the pandemic. The authors expressed concern about efforts to reprivatize the industry.
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Can you make a living off of TaskRabbit and DoorDash ‘micro jobs?’ For a savvy few, absolutely
Gad Allon of the Wharton School said the majority of gigs offered on ride share and food delivery apps are entry-level roles but that platforms like Upwork and Catalant have more lucrative opportunities available. “If you look at the tasks, some are getting more sophisticated over time,” he said. “There is much more upside.”
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At Wharton, a new leader confronts the culture wars
Erika James of the Wharton School was interviewed about her path to academia and the state of diversity and inclusion in business education.
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‘Love contracts’ go mainstream as employers track office romance
Anita Allen of the Law School said workplace romance policies can help maintain fairness and reduce distractions. However, she said, “the regulation of interpersonal relationships raises privacy concerns. People can understandably feel that they’re intrusive, especially within a large company.”
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