Latin America

How an ‘Employees First’ Pandemic Response Pays Off

When the coronavirus pandemic began, PriceSmart CEO Sherry Bahrambeygui reset the company’s culture and found more productive ways to get things done. In a recent conversation with Wharton’s Mike Useem, she shared what she has learned.

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.

How One VC Cuts Through the Fintech Hype

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Blockchain is overhyped, cryptocurrencies are not feasible and cybersecurity is the biggest threat society faces, according to QED's Amias Gerety.

The GM Strike: What Are the Mounting Costs?

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Striking GM workers are seeking to win back concessions the UAW made to the automaker during the Great Recession. But it will be tough for the two sides to come[…]

What Will It Take to Rescue Argentina’s Economy?

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If he wins in October, presidential hopeful Alberto Fernandez is best positioned to introduce long-term economic reforms in Argentina, say experts.

Can Venezuela Recover from Its Crisis?

There are viable, nonviolent ways of resolving Venezuela’s grave economic and political issues, experts say.

Latin America in 2019: Will Political Upheaval Stall Growth?

Following elections, several Latin American leaders are charged with finding ways to solve economic problems they have inherited or made worse through poor governance. How will they fare in 2019?

How a New Technology Can Disrupt the Global Supply Chain

B_verify, a new blockchain-based system created by a team from Wharton, MIT and Boston College, brings greater transparency to a key part of the global supply chain.

What Will Bolsonaro’s Election Mean for Brazil?

Brazilians have high hopes for their new president to rid the country of corruption and violence -- and in doing so, boost the economy.

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