Global Focus

The Politics of Pandemics: Why Some Countries Respond Better Than Others

Strong state capacity and low economic inequality are more important than being a democracy when it comes to dealing with health emergencies like pandemics, Wharton research shows.

The Post-COVID-19 World Will Be Less Global and Less Urban

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The pandemic will reverse the trends of globalization and urbanization, leading to profound longer-term costs, writes Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece.

The Post-crisis World: What Changes Are Coming?

How will the world look following the COVID-19 pandemic? A recent Tarnopol Dean’s Lecture at Wharton provided some answers through the lens of three sectors -- health care, finance and[…]

Blending Public and Private Value Creation at Natura

Research co-authored by Wharton’s Aline Gatignon highlights a major Brazilian cosmetics firm’s business model that helped it overcome skill and talent scarcity in its home country.

Oil Price Shock: What It Means for Producers and Consumers

With drastic declines in consumer demand, the COVID-19 pandemic has battered the oil markets in ways that we haven't seen before.

Vianai’s Vishal Sikka: Be Prepared for a More Fragmented World

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The CEO of Vianai Systems, an AI startup in Palo Alto, shares his insights on how leaders should manage operations during the pandemic and prepare for life beyond it.

Earth Day 2020: COVID-19 Reminds Us Why Science Matters

Fifty years ago, the first Earth Day was inspired by a scientist. The pandemic teaches us to seek refuge in science again, writes Wharton's Eric W. Orts.

Why Free-lunch Strategies Cause Market Crashes

The tools of quantitative finance provide enormous benefits to investors, but if they are misused or misunderstood, they can create illusions of safety that destroy wealth, says Bruce I. Jacobs,[…]

Analytics, Risk and Managing the 21st Century Supply Chain

Wanted for a Greener Supply Chain: Information Hospitals Can Actually Use

Blockchain, location intelligence and other analytics-based tools can help reduce the risk of supply chain disruptions, according to Michael Ferrari and Raghu Iyengar, co-authors of this opinion piece.

Ten Guidelines for Creating Opportunities in a Time of Crisis

PwC CFO On Leadership and Living With a Sense of Urgency

Every crisis contains the seeds of opportunity. In this opinion piece, co-authors Yoram (Jerry) Wind and Nitin Rakesh explain how to make them grow.

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