Uncovering Bias: Can a New Way to Study Hiring Help?

New Wharton research develops a novel method for studying the hiring process, finding that race and gender biases likely impact who gets hired at some of the world’s top firms.

Marketing

Experts say the recent boom in plus-size clothing offerings is the result of financial and social pressure that is pushing manufacturers to scramble for a share of this $21 billion market.

Why Major Brands Are Becoming More Size Inclusive

On Betsy Ross and Bad Language: Navigating the New Marketing Minefield
Comic-Con’s Eisner Awards: Honoring a Long-maligned Medium
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Innovation

The world reacted with wonder when Americans sent the first astronauts to moon 50 years ago this week. But there was a dark side to the space race, says author Fraser MacDonald.

Remembering the Dark Side of the Space Race

Fintech in China: What Lies Ahead
How the U.S. Can Regain Its Manufacturing Edge
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Finance

By going public, Virgin Galactic will be able to tap the capital it needs to fuel its engines for the space tourism race.

A Giant Leap for Mankind? Virgin Galactic Revs Up Space Tourism

Data Analytics Is (Slowly) Transforming Private Equity
Why Monetary Policy Affects the Financial System and the Economy
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Management

New Wharton research looks at why some vision statements are more powerful than others, and how leaders can craft them effectively.

So Your Company Has a Vision: Why Can’t Everyone See It?

Keeping the Lights On: Why Are U.S. Hospitals Closing?
Don’t Underestimate Generalists: They Bring Value to Your Team
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Leadership

At the Wharton Leadership Conference, former Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg discussed what he has learned from working in telecom for a half century, negotiating with Steve Jobs, and what sparked the creation of Android.

Can You Hear Him Now? Leadership Lessons from Verizon’s Ivan Seidenberg

From Mustang to Minivan: How Lee Iacocca Changed the Auto Industry
Former NSA Head Mike Rogers: How a Crisis Can Drive Strategic Change
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Public Policy

Litigator-turned-venture capitalist Bruce Cannon Gibney is sharply critical of the American legal system and explains in his new book why the concept of “justice for all” falls far short.

Dysfunctional Justice: What’s Wrong with the U.S. Legal System

The ACA Battle: Why It’s Just Heating Up
Raghuram Rajan: How Markets and the State Betray Communities
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Social Impact

Sustainable ETFs are on the rise and could move impact investing into the mainstream, say experts.

How Sustainable ETFs Let Small Investors Make A Difference

Impact Investing’s ‘Third Phase’: What New Challenges Lie Ahead?
How Localization Can Help Overcome Extreme Poverty
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Technology

Implementing AI is not just about getting data scientists to work on data, says Swift’s Julien Blanchez. There are also operational issues, concerns around compliance and security, and ethical dilemmas.

Three Hurdles Companies Face in Implementing AI Initiatives

Who Can Stop Facebook? Limiting the Power of Social Media
Regulating Big Tech: Is a Day of Reckoning Coming?
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