Global Focus

Why 2019 Feels Like 1929 — and What We Can Do to Change Course

Armed with a sense of realistic optimism, we can navigate – and help to reverse – some worrisome global trends, writes Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece.

Raghuram Rajan: How Markets and the State Betray Communities

Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel interviews Raghuram Rajan of the University of Chicago about his new book on the dangerous weakness of communities -- the foundation for markets and democracy[…]

Want a Job in the Future? Be a Student for Life

New digital technologies will destroy many jobs and also create new ones. To survive, everyone will need to keep learning, says Infosys president Ravi Kumar.

Will Facebook’s Libra Bring Cryptocurrency into the Mainstream?

Facebook’s announcement of its new cryptocurrency has drawn thumbs up from Wall Street, but calls for tough scrutiny from those in the sector.

Sold to the Highest Bidder: Why Sotheby’s Is Going Private

The sale of Sotheby’s will ultimately benefit the firm, and it underscores the increasing importance of new markets, online sales and AI in the art auction business, experts say.

Is Your Team Culturally Competent?

In his new book series, consultant Dean Foster offers practical advice for companies on how to gain cultural competency in a global marketplace.

Fostering Economic Resilience Through Financial Inclusion

Despite great strides in financial technologies, billions of people globally remain financially excluded and underserved, write Amit Sharma and William Mayville. Can meaningful financial inclusion be achieved without sacrificing safety,[…]

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