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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.
November 27, 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 discusses outreach efforts for the Affordable Care Act.
November 27, 2013 | Feature Stories
‘Like’ This Blog to Maximize Brand Messaging
Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar examined how to best utilize social media during a recent webinar. (via Wharton Magazine)
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November 26, 2013 | In the News
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Wall Street Journal
Prof. John Zhang in the Wall Street Journal
Prof. of Marketing John Zhang comments on the challenges retailers face when pricing items.
November 26, 2013 | In the News
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Bloomberg News
Prof. Michael Useem in Bloomberg News
Prof. of Management Michael Useem offers commentary on the high rate of CEO turnover in the U.S.
November 26, 2013 | In the News
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New York Times
Prof. Kevin Werbach in the New York Times
Assoc. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Kevin Werbach is interviewed about how the N.S.A. may have accessed data from technology companies via fiber-optic cables.
November 26, 2013 | In the News
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CNNMoney.com
Prof. Barbara Kahn on CNNMoney.com
Prof. of Marketing Barbara Kahn discusses the struggles facing brick-and-mortar retailers.
November 25, 2013 | In the News
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American Public Media's "Marketplace"
Prof. Susan Wachter on American Public Media’s “Marketplace”
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance Susan Wachter comments on the history of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage.
November 23, 2013 | In the News
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El País (Spain)
Prof. Mauro Guillen in El País (Spain)
Prof. of Management Mauro Guillen offers commentary on Germany’s current account surplus. (in Spanish)
(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?...
(Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:03:54 +0000)
The Sharing Economy: Why Even the Mainstream Wants a Piece of the Pie
The sharing economy is growing, spreading to industries including food, travel and fashion. Mainstream retailers would do well to take notice, say panelists at the recent Wharton Social Impact Conference....
(Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:13:48 +0000)
Thanksgiving Shopping: Can It Turn Retail Revenues from Bleak to Black?
While some retailers are hoping to cash in by opening on Thanksgiving, others are hoping to gain consumer goodwill by staying closed. But Wharton experts say neither side has a significant advantage. ...
