http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/ Knowledge@Wharton is an online resource that offers the latest business insights, information, and research from a variety of sources. Content includes analysis of current business trends, interviews with industry leaders and faculty, articles based on the most recent business research, book reviews, conference and seminar reports, and links to other websites. en-us Copyright (c) 2009 The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/faculty/mayer_ann.jpg http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/faculty/ 125 45 Wharton Faculty Research Law and Public Policy http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=2178&source=rss As the financial crisis roils the world economy, scandals are surfacing in various parts of the world. In the Middle East, the latest scam to hit the headlines involves Nabil al-Boushi, an Egyptian broker who is accused of swindling investors in Dubai and has been termed the "Egyptian Madoff." As is usual in such circumstances, demands are being heard for improving corporate governance and financial regulation in the Middle East. This, however, is an enormous task. A 2008 survey found that barely 3% of publicly listed companies and banks in the region have good corporate governance practices. Can this situation be turned around? Experts from Wharton and elsewhere offer their suggestions. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:25:39 EST Leadership and Change http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=386&source=rss The summer holidays are here, and Wharton professors have identified their favorite surfing spots. Some of these locations will interest those who just want to get their toes wet; others are for more experienced surfers. Check them out. Wed, 04 Jul 2001 00:00:00 EST