Innovation

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Markets & The Economy

How COVID-19 Changed the World

March 11, 2025 • 12 min read
Wharton professors look back at how COVID-19 upended our lives five years ago, impacting business and the economy in lasting ways.

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Algorithmic Management: Navigating the Gig Economy’s New Frontier | Lindsey Cameron

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Innovation

Unlocking Green Tech at Home | Arthur van Benthem

February 18, 2025 • 16 min listen
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Innovation

AI’s Impact on Productivity and Innovation | Daniel Rock

February 11, 2025 • 15 min listen
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Innovation

Transformative Tech: Innovating for the Underserved | Valentina Assenova

February 4, 2025 •

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