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Why Don’t Women Promote Themselves?

New research from Wharton’s Judd Kessler and Harvard’s Christine Exley finds a striking gender gap in self-promotion, with women consistently underplaying their accomplishments at work.

Tesla’s Stock Electrified the Market and Shorted Out…Now What?

Tesla’s valuation crossed $100 billion just before CEO Elon Musk announced a $2 billion stock offering. How much is the company worth? Wharton’s David Erickson offers some insights in this[…]

Can Macy’s Save Itself?

Macy’s has a three-year plan to turn around flagging sales, but experts say it might be too little, too late for the iconic U.S. retailer.

Why Casper’s IPO Should Spook the Unicorn Market

New York-based Casper, a mattress seller, lost more than half its value in early February following its IPO. Its experience is a cautionary tale for other unicorns, writes Wharton’s David[…]

PGIM’s David Hunt: Why Investment Firms Need a Meritocratic Culture

In most investment firms, important decisions are made by senior leaders. But it is more effective to have managers closer to the ground make these calls, says David Hunt, president[…]

Does Testosterone Reduce Cognitive Empathy? Research Says No

New research co-authored by Wharton’s Gideon Nave challenges a decade-old theory about a potential cause for autism by showing that administering testosterone doesn’t affect cognitive empathy.

Can Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All Plan Work?

The plan would improve health and longevity in the U.S., but its impact on GDP would depend on how it’s financed, according to a new analysis from the Penn Wharton[…]

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[…]

How to Recession-proof Your Retirement

Pay down debt, defer big expenses, invest prudently and consider cutting the cable cord, Wharton experts advise.

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