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Leading Diversity: How Firms Can Walk the Talk

As part of the Leading Diversity at Work series, Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks to IBM Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Carla Grant Pickens about the company’s efforts to create change both inside and outside the office.

Will Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Plan Work?

President-elect Joe Biden’s proposed stimulus package is comprehensive and will likely help to move the economy forward, but direct payments could be better targeted to those in need, say Wharton[…]

How the U.S. Capitol Attack Is Changing Corporate Values

The violent storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6 was a “watershed moment” for corporations to reexamine their role in a democracy, Wharton’s Michael Useem says in an interview[…]

Will Parler Prevail in Its Antitrust Case Against Amazon?

Wharton’s Herbert Hovenkamp explains why far-right social media platform Parler faces an uphill court battle in proving that Amazon violated antitrust laws.

Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Ask Sensitive Questions

New research co-authored by Wharton’s Maurice Schweitzer reveals that most people don’t really mind answering sensitive questions, and asking them doesn’t leave a bad impression.

Will 2020 Be Seen as the Year of the SPAC Bubble?

In this opinion piece, David Erickson explores how the market for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) exploded in 2020 and what may happen in the future.

How Diverse Boards Can Help Close the Wealth Gap

John W. Rogers Jr., founder of Ariel Investments, talks with Wharton’s Stephanie Creary about his lifelong effort to get more people of color into boardrooms and key leadership roles.

How Inclusion Helps Companies Succeed

During a recent Leading Diversity@Wharton event, Wharton’s Stephanie Creary spoke with three authors whose books offer deep insights into diversity and inclusion in business.

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.

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