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How to get Corporate Strategy to Engage with Climate Change

Climate change is becoming an emergency around the world. So why doesn’t it get more priority among corporate strategy executives? Oxford University’s Rafael Ramirez poses and answers that question in this opinion piece.

Why Ridesharing Reaps Unexpected Benefits

ridesharing culture

Ride-sharing can be more than just transportation. Research co-authored by Wharton's Lindsey Cameron reveals unexpected social and cultural benefits from what happens inside the car.

How Can SoftBank’s Vision Fund Restore its Vision?

In the aftermath of the WeWork debacle, several potential issues suggest that the $100-billion-plus Vision Fund may have lost its vision. In this opinion piece, Wharton’s David Erickson recommends ways[…]

Bob Iger: Why Disney Is Betting Big on Streaming

Disney streaming

During a recent visit to Wharton, Disney CEO Bob Iger said acquiring household names like Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars was key to the company’s strategy for making its new[…]

Why Older Entrepreneurs Have the Edge

age of successful entrepreneurs

Research co-authored by Wharton's Daniel Kim busts the popular myth that the most successful startups are founded by whiz kids.

Medicare for All: Would It Work? And Who Would Pay?

Standardized health plans and a centralized clearinghouse would substantially ease the path for Medicare for All, says Obamacare advisor and Penn professor Zeke Emanuel.

Workplace Romance: Did McDonald’s Make the Right Call?

McDonald's CEO fired

The recent firing of McDonald’s chief executive Steve Easterbrook over a workplace romance highlights a growing intolerance for inappropriate behavior that used to be overlooked.

In the Digital Age, How Companies Can Go from Vulnerable to Vigilant

Wharton's George Day and co-author Paul Schoemaker discuss their new book on how companies can safeguard themselves against disruption in the digital age.

The Whistleblower’s Dilemma: Do the Risks Outweigh the Benefits?

whistleblowers in business

How does a worker know what warrants a whistleblower response -- and how can organizations encourage those who want to report a misdeed to come forward?

Why Audits Are the Way Forward for AI Governance

When algorithms make decisions, they engender not just challenges but also huge risks for corporations. Companies should use AI audits to mitigate these risks, writes Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar.

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