Finance

Why Cash Won’t Lose Its Cachet Any Time Soon

While cashless options gain traction, there is a growing clamor for keeping cash alive. Henk Esselink of the European Central Bank, explains why cash matters.

China’s Blockchain Dominance: Can the U.S. Catch Up?

By all accounts, China is leading the world in the use and development of blockchain technology. What will it take for the U.S. to compete?

Is the World Economy Headed for a Fall?

It’s not just the latest IMF forecast causing concern. Many straws in the wind point to tougher times ahead, experts say.

Whither the McMansion? Why Millennials Aren’t Buying

Across the country, baby boomers who own large suburban homes are looking to downsize but are finding it hard to attract younger buyers. However, shifts in mortgage rates and other[…]

Do Corporate Audits Lead to Insider Trading?

Wharton research looks at whether corporate insiders trade more around the audit report date -- and what it means.

Alan Greenspan: Can the U.S. Economy Stay on Top?

In a recent interview at Wharton, former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan discussed recession fears, China’s growth and what the U.S. can learn from Sweden.

The IPO Market Heats Up: What Investors Need to Know

Pricing models, scalability and regulatory restraints are top issues of concern as tech firms line up their IPOs.

How Fintech Is Revolutionizing Financial Services

Fintech is smashing old business models on its way to crowning new rulers in the world of money.

Does Capitalism Need a Big Fix?

Capitalism has lost its way, argues economist Paul Collier in his new book, The Future of Capitalism. A review by Peter Vanham from the World Economic Forum looks at possible[…]

How Digital Technology Is Transforming Cost Management

Digital technologies do more than cut costs. They can also drive strategic growth, says Wharton’s Christopher Ittner.

How Gender and Racial Biases Are Hurting Economics

A survey released by the American Economic Association reveals a disturbingly high level of gender and racial biases in the field.

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