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What Changes Will the EU See in 2019?

In the year ahead, the European Union faces challenges on multiple fronts: Brexit, internal leadership, trade, populism, migrants and more, say experts.

What Changes Will the EU See in 2019?
- Public Policy
- Jan 15
- Europe, Global Focus
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In the year ahead, the European Union faces challenges on multiple fronts: Brexit, internal leadership, trade, populism, migrants and more, say experts.
Could the Government Shutdown Affect IPOs?
- Finance
- Jan 15
- North America
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The now record-length government shutdown is hampering the SEC and causing a delay in firms’ planned initial public offerings. The impact isn’t substantial yet — but it could grow if the impasse continues.
Risks the Banking Industry Faces in 2019
- Finance
- Jan 15
- North America
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The Federal Reserve’s moves towards stronger oversight and a similar push by House Democrats bode well for the banking industry, experts say.

Innovation

Blockchain is one of the biggest buzzwords in technology today, but confusion exists about what it is exactly. Wharton’s Kevin Werbach provides clarity in his new book.

How the Blockchain Ushers in a New Form of Trust

Jan 14
North America
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From Book to Bank: How a Fintech Firm Found Its Calling

Dec 20
Asia-Pacific, Global Focus, North America
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Using AI and Video to Learn How the World Works

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Public Policy

Tweaking the Affordable Care Act is the best way forward, although the concept of “fairness” defies an easy definition, say Wharton experts.

Finance

Grameen Foundation uses mobile technology and data in the global battle against poverty, according to CEO Steve Hollingworth.

Grameen Foundation: Using Data as a Lever to Combat Poverty

Jan 10
Asia-Pacific, Global Focus

What’s Ahead for the Stock Market in 2019

Jan 08
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China’s Economy in 2019: Is a Reality Check in Store?

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Video

Can GE Make the Most of Its ‘Reset Moment’?

Oct 30
North America

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Social Impact

Data science is making inroads into the world of impact investing, helping program designers and beneficiaries achieve closer alignment between their goals and strategies.

How Data-driven Strategies Can Improve Impact Investing Outcomes

Jan 10
Global Focus, India
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Why Women Must Play a Bigger Role in Capital Markets

Dec 20
Global Focus

How Impact Investing Could Move from the Margins to Mainstream

Dec 13
Asia-Pacific, Global Focus, North America
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Technology

CEO Tim Cook has blamed China’s slowing economy for an expected sales shortfall, but that is just part of the story, writes Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar in this opinion piece.

Apple’s Troubles in China Predict Problems for Other U.S. Firms

How 3D Printing Is Transforming Mass Manufacturing

Can Fintech Lower Costs for High-risk Borrowers?

Dec 03
North America

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Marketing

Former communication executive Karen Wickre has written a book to help introverts learn how to network effectively.

How Introverts Can Learn to Network Effectively

Jan 08
North America
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Hitting a Wall: How Marketing Helps Explain the Washington Stalemate

Jan 08
North America

Cracking the Code on Brand Growth

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Management

New Wharton research aims to improve predictions about gig economy labor supply and to shed light on more effective financial incentives.

What Motivates Workers in the Gig Economy?

Jan 07
North America
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Finding the Virtue in Private Equity Firms

Is Waiting a Lost Art?

Dec 11
North America
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Congress recently grilled Google CEO Sundar Pichai on privacy issues, political bias and possible plans to introduce a censored search engine in China. Experts from Wharton and elsewhere weigh in on his testimony.