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December 11, 2013 | Press Releases
Wharton Executive Education Offers New Online Course in Customer Centricity
The Wharton School has announced the application period for its new online-only executive education course is now open.
December 6, 2013 | Feature Stories
Brain Drain in Africa in Full Reversal
A panel at the Wharton Africa Business Forum discusses dynamic new opportunities with the revival of talent and “passionate entrepreneurship.” (via Wharton Magazine)
December 4, 2013 | Press Releases
Knowledge@Wharton Announces Dates, Speakers and Venue for High Velocity Growth 2014, the Retail and Consumer Goods Summit
Knowledge@Wharton, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania’s online research and business analysis journal, today announced it will launch a conference for senior executives in the consumer goods and retail industries.
December 3, 2013 | In the News
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ThinkAdvisor
Prof. Olivia Mitchell on ThinkAdvisor
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Olivia Mitchell comments on the challenges facing Americans nearing retirement age, such as changes in pension plans and financial insecurity.
December 2, 2013 | In the News
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American Public Media's "Marketplace"
Prof. Robert Town on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Assoc. Prof. of Health Care Management Robert Town is interviewed about the process involved in acquiring health insurance through Healthcare.gov.
December 2, 2013 | In the News
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Prof. Mark Duggan in the Philadelphia Inquirer
Prof. of Business Economics and Public Policy Mark Duggan explains why some Americans may receive a “marriage penalty” under the Affordable Care Act.
November 29, 2013 | In the News
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American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. Kenneth Shropshire on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Kenneth Shropshire offers commentary on the salaries of college football coaches.
(Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:13:03 +0000)
As Facebook Grows Up, What Lies Ahead?
In many respects, Facebook is a mature company that is managing costs as it grows revenue. Yet it also faces new challenges, such as keeping younger users engaged and not overdoing the ads. ...
(Tue, 10 Dec 2013 18:55:17 +0000)
Road to the Chinese Dream? Xi Jinping’s Third Plenum Reform Plan
China has unveiled an ambitious plan to reform many aspects of its economy and society in the coming decades -- but can the country’s leadership pull it off? ...
(Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:47:58 +0000)
How LinkedIn Manages Hyper-growth over the Long-term
During a recent event at Wharton’s San Francisco campus, LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner discussed the site’s expansion trajectory and the importance of its “next play.” ...
(Mon, 09 Dec 2013 17:36:37 +0000)
Understanding the Outrage in Ukraine
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Ukraine to protest recent government actions. In this opinion piece, Sophia Opatska, CEO of the Lviv Business School, explains what is behind the current disenchantment with the ruling politica...
(Fri, 06 Dec 2013 17:22:23 +0000)
Why the ‘Electronic Nose’ Is Set to Revolutionize Health Care
A new sensor that can be embedded into your smartphone will smell your breath and tell you how many calories you're burning in real-time. It sounds like a gadget out of a sci-fi movie, but it has the potential to advance modern day health care. ...
(Thu, 05 Dec 2013 16:29:27 +0000)
Finding Your Company’s ‘Controversy Sweet Spot’
Contrary to popular belief, there is such a thing as bad publicity, says Wharton’s Jonah Berger, who in a new paper finds that the key is to discover the “sweet spot” where controversy generates the greatest amount of buzz. ...
(Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:07:17 +0000)
Fantex: Is Buying Shares in Athletes Risky Business?
San Francisco-based Fantex is planning to offer IPOs on athletes. Fans are excited; others see red flags. ...
