Global Focus

What the COVID-19 Curve Can Teach Us about Climate Change

Much like flattening the curve on COVID-19, the world must act now to lessen the cumulative effects of climate change, says Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther.

Coronavirus: How Emotional Contagion Exacts a Toll

Wharton's Sigal Barsade explains how to stop emotional contagion, which often spreads during major events such as the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus Disaster: Why Firms Should Lead the Recovery

Firms can play a critical role in the recovery from natural disasters by leveraging their core competencies, say Wharton’s Michael Useem and Tyler Wry and Luis Ballesteros of George Washington[…]

What Are the Most Effective Ways to Insure and Mitigate Wildfire Risks?

Reducing future losses from wildfires requires communities to collaborate with insurers and policy makers, write Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther and Erin St. Peter in this opinion piece.

Containing the Coronavirus: What’s the Risk to the Global Economy?

As the human toll mounts in the COVID-19 outbreak, so does the economic damage. Experts from Wharton and Penn discuss what we know – and don’t know – about the[…]

Leading in Our Uncertain Times: Be Real — Not a Hero

We are living in an era of "pervasive uncertainty," and leaders need to adopt a more humble, open and committed approach to thrive under these circumstances, writes Wharton dean Geoffrey[…]

Mindfulness Can Help Unlock Your Company’s Collective Intelligence

A study by Boston Consulting Group and Awaris shows that a 10-week mindfulness program can help improve teams’ ability to solve problems.

Why Quantum Supremacy Does — and Doesn’t — Matter

Regardless of who wins the race to quantum supremacy, firms need to prepare for this disruptive technology now, write Paul Daugherty, Dan Garrison and Carl Dukatz in this opinion piece.

‘Best Countries’ 2020: Which Nations Ranked Highest — and Why?

The annual ranking of the world’s best countries offers keen insight into global branding. Wharton’s David Reibstein discusses which nations came out on top – and which are the ones[…]

Is the Groupe PSA-Fiat Chrysler Merger ‘Smart Consolidation’?

The new company will be the fourth-largest automaker in the world. How will it fare at a time when the automobile is being redefined in radical ways?

Four Ways Leaders Can Gain Value from AI and Advanced Analytics

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Many executives feel unsure about the value that can be extracted from adopting artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics. In this opinion piece, Ravi Bapna offers four self-reflections for[…]

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