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Why U.S. Multinationals May Increase Profit-shifting

Tax reforms proposed as part of the budget reconciliation process would have important consequences for U.S. multinationals’ profit-shifting incentives, and also their competitiveness, according to an analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model.

Will China’s Ban Hurt Cryptocurrencies?

In the wake of China’s ban on the use of cryptocurrencies, Wharton’s Kevin Werbach shares insights on the regulatory and other forces that will shape their future.

Will a Global Minimum Corporate Tax Work?

Coordination among countries will be critical to ensure that some don’t undercut the G7 nations’ proposed 15% minimum corporate tax, say Wharton experts.

How Companies Can Navigate Political Risks Successfully

Companies are facing heightened political risks across the globe but are mostly unprepared to handle them. A new EY-Wharton Political Risk Lab study offers firms guidance on how to manage[…]

Become Happier in Work and Life: The Four-way View

In this Nano Tool for Leaders® from Wharton Executive Education, Wharton’s Stewart D. Friedman shows that by looking closely at the different domains of your life — work, home, community,[…]

What Stops Digital Businesses from Succeeding Globally?

In an interview about his new book, ‘The Platform Paradox,’ Mauro Guillén explains why digital platforms can dominate some markets while floundering in others.

Why Regulation Won’t Harm Cryptocurrencies

Measures that protect investors and weed out bad actors will boost confidence in cryptocurrencies and help the industry to grow, according to Wharton’s Brian Feinstein and Kevin Werbach.

Why Canada Took the Top Spot on This Year’s ‘Best Countries’ List

Wharton’s David Reibstein explains why Canada, the U.S. and South Korea pulled ahead while others fell behind in the 2021 Best Countries Report.

Who Is Shaping the Future of Autos – Tech Firms or Automakers?

Technology firms are the drivers of disruption across industries, but things will play out differently for automobiles, according to Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie.

Less Is More: Redefining the Luxury Goods Market

Conspicuous consumption is giving way to a new ethos called "minimalist luxury." Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim and Z. John Zhang explain how the makers of high-end goods can respond to this[…]

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