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Will 2022 Be a Banner Year for Real Estate?

Low interest rates and work-from-home trends bode well this year for home building and prices, but much depends on how the Federal Reserve responds to rising inflation, says Wharton’s Susan Wachter.

Why Borrowers Resist Using Their Homes as Collateral

A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Benjamin Keys captures the extent to which homeowners resist putting up their homes as security and looks at the impact on borrowers and lenders.

For the Win: How Immigrant Employees Boost Performance

New research from Wharton’s Britta Glennon and Exequiel “Zeke” Hernandez shows how employing skilled immigrants can give organizations a competitive edge.

How Big Companies Can Cultivate Intrapreneurs

In this article, Wharton senior fellow Scott Snyder and coauthor Bill Seibel outline three pathways for large enterprises to turn the tables on disruption.

Want to Stop the Great Resignation? Start Building Inclusive Workplaces

Millions of workers are quitting their jobs, but creating more fair, inclusive and equitable workplaces could help turn that around, write Wharton’s Nancy Rothbard and Stephanie Creary.

Why Cashless Payments Open the Door for Fintech Lending

Fintech lenders are more likely to approve loans to borrowers who have adopted cashless payments, according to recent research co-authored by Wharton’s Yao Zeng.

How Consumers and Retailers Can Reduce Returns

Returns are costly for retailers and even more expensive for the planet when unwanted products end up in landfills. Wharton’s Gad Allon explains how innovating the reverse supply chain coupled[…]

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.

Should Employers Rethink What They’re Offering Workers?

Wharton’s Peter Cappelli explains what we’re getting wrong about the Great Resignation, how the pandemic has rewired worker preferences, and why it's time for employers to reconsider how they do[…]

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