Global Focus

Will Lush’s Decision to Deactivate Social Media Pay Off?

Wharton marketing lecturer Annie Wilson looks at the pros and cons of the cosmetics firm’s bold move.

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[…]

How Can the Luxury Industry Become More Inclusive?

During a recent Leading Diversity@Wharton event, Wharton’s Stephanie Creary spoke with two DEI experts from luxury firms about how the industry can truly commit to the principles of diversity, equity,[…]

How Artificial Intelligence Can Slow the Spread of COVID-19

A new machine-learning approach to COVID-19 testing that was developed by Wharton’s Hamsa Bastani and other experts has produced encouraging results in Greece by identifying more asymptomatic, infected travelers than[…]

How Institutional Reforms Can Power Startups

Venture accelerators see higher numbers of quality startups in countries that lower entry, growth and exit barriers, according to new research by Wharton’s Valentina Assenova.

What Will It Take to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine?

The worldwide distribution of the first vaccines to fight COVID-19 will require unprecedented teamwork, says Wharton’s Gad Allon.

The Omnichannel Dilemma: How Retailers Can Get It Right

New research from Wharton’s Santiago Gallino and Robert Rooderkerk of Erasmus University offers companies practical advice on how to develop new products that are ready to compete in an omnichannel[…]

Navigating Digital Turbulence

Wharton’s George Day and Paul Schoemaker examine three key principles that underpin organizational vigilance and show how Adobe’s leaders used them to great effect.

Artificial Intelligence Will Change How We Think About Leadership

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The increasing attention being paid to artificial intelligence raises important questions about its integration with humanity, according to David De Cremer, author of the book ‘Leadership by Algorithm.’

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