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May 18, 2012 | Press Releases
The Wharton School Announces Establishment of New Wharton/Penn Risk and Insurance Program
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania announced today that it has established a new Wharton/Penn Risk and Insurance Program (WPRIP). The Program’s goal is to promote and disseminate cutting-edge research on risk and insurance at the University of Pennsylvania.
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May 18, 2012 | Feature Stories
Penn’s (and Wharton’s) Bright Future
Penn President Amy Gutmann highlights Penn’s priorities and accomplishments and lauds Wharton’s strategic initiatives. (from Wharton Magazine)
May 16, 2012 | Press Releases
Wharton’s Lauder Institute Launches New Global Track for MBA Students Seeking International Business Education and Expertise
The Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies today announced a new program focused on preparing future global leaders to solve complex business problems in an inter-connected world.
May 15, 2012 | In the News
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Reuters
Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel in Reuters
Penn Integrates Knowledge Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel discusses new research on the effectiveness of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) initiative.
May 15, 2012 | In the News
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Bloomberg News
Prof. Susan Wachter in Bloomberg News
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance Susan Wachter comments on the U.S. housing market’s uneven recovery.
May 15, 2012 | In the News
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USA Today
Prof. Jonah Berger in USA Today
Asst. Prof. of Marketing Jonah Berger is noted for his research on factors that influence parents’ baby name selections.
May 14, 2012 | Press Releases
Dr. Oz Offers Wharton School MBA Graduates “Top Ten Tips for Success and Happiness”
Graduation Keynote, Host of the Emmy® Award-Winning “The Dr. Oz Show,” Provides Lessons for Work, Life
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(Wed, 23 May 2012 15:25:40 EST)
After Broadband: Imagining a Future When Connected Networks Are All-pervasive
What will the future be like a decade from now when fast networking and connected devices are almost ubiquitous? How will social, family and community life change? What will be the impact on fields such as manufacturing and health? A group of entrepr...
(Wed, 23 May 2012 15:25:40 EST)
Europe's Tragedy Nears the End of Act One, but the Drama Continues
More, not less reform: That's what Europe needs if the euro stands a chance of survival, according to experts from a range of fields at a workshop held on April 26 in Fiesole, Italy. Titled, "Governance for the Eurozone: Integration or Disintegr...
(Wed, 23 May 2012 15:25:40 EST)
From Fringe to Mainstream: Companies Integrate CSR Initiatives into Everyday Business
Companies once viewed corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs with general skepticism and even contempt. How times have changed. Today, businesses around the world, spurred by consumers as well as a rising generation of more socially conscious...
(Wed, 23 May 2012 15:25:40 EST)
JPMorgan's Big Loss: Why Banks Still Haven't Learned Their Lesson
When JPMorgan Chase announced a $2 billion trading loss a few weeks ago, it was seen by many as a warning shot -- notice that practices at big financial institutions can still, despite the lessons of the financial crisis, produce a toxic mix. Lawmake...
(Wed, 23 May 2012 15:25:40 EST)
The Facebook IPO: What Went Wrong?
It has been a wild ride for Facebook lately -- and it doesn't seem to be over yet. The social networking giant made its long-anticipated market debut on May 18, only to see its stock barely rise above the opening price of $38. By May 22, the stock ha...
(Wed, 23 May 2012 14:31:29 EST)
Research Roundup: Why Some Hackers Won't Sell Out, the Mysteries of Medigap and Improving Travel Search Engines
Is the promise of potentially lucrative commercialization enough to lure software hackers out from underground? What drives the vast pricing differences in the Medigap market? Can more finely tuned online ranking systems help consumers get better val...
(Wed, 09 May 2012 16:05:48 EST)
Investor Sentiment and Stock Prices: Explaining the Ups and Downs
Academics, traders and money managers are forever trying to figure out what makes stocks rise and fall. Some influences are clear, like the price gain after a company reports strong earnings. But other behaviors are mystifying. For example, why do sh...
