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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.
November 29, 2013 | In the News
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Washington Post
Prof. Stewart Friedman in the Washington Post
Practice Prof. of Management Stewart Friedman discusses his new book, “Baby Bust: New Choices for Men and Women in Work and Family,” which highlights his longitudinal study of Wharton graduates.
(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’
There is such a thing as bad publicity, says Wharton’s Jonah Berger, who in a new paper finds that the key is to find 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. ...
(Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:55:15 +0000)
Latin America: The Next Growth Market for Low-cost Air Carriers
Transportation in Latin America, long synonymous with traffic jams and lengthy bus rides, now represents one of the largest growth opportunities for low-cost airlines....
(Tue, 03 Dec 2013 18:28:19 +0000)
Malcolm Gladwell on the Advantages of Disadvantages
In his new bestseller, 'David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants,' Malcolm Gladwell challenges our fundamental assumptions about power....
(Mon, 02 Dec 2013 18:49:29 +0000)
Is Secession the Answer? The Case of Catalonia, Flanders and Scotland
Separatist movements are growing in certain European countries and regions -- but what would be the impact if these areas gained sovereignty?...
