The Equifax settlement sheds light on the new challenges that the digital era and the advance of shadow banking pose for legislators, regulators and consumers.…Read More
A new study from Wharton and City University of London looks at the roles that feelings and friendships play in entrepreneurial ventures, especially when the prospects for success dim.…Read More
A new book from investigative journalist Oliver Bullough paints a bleak picture of rampant corruption, showing how the world’s rich and powerful conspire to stay that way.…Read More
Chirstine Lagarde is a shoo-in to become the next president of the European Central Bank. But will a straitjacket of low-to-negative interest rates give her any room to maneuver?…Read More
Experts say the recent boom in plus-size clothing offerings is the result of financial and social pressure that is pushing manufacturers to scramble for a share of this $21 billion market. …Read More
The world reacted with wonder when Americans sent the first astronauts to moon 50 years ago this week. But there was a dark side to the space race, says author Fraser MacDonald.…Read More
Litigator-turned-venture capitalist Bruce Cannon Gibney is sharply critical of the American legal system and explains in his new book why the concept of “justice for all” falls far short.…Read More
Many U.S. medical facilities are closing and consolidating as their expenses far outpace revenues. Experts say it’s a symptom of the disease plaguing the American health care system. …Read More
The traditional path to success has emphasized excelling in a single discipline or field rather than being a generalist. But writer David Epstein is challenging that wisdom, contending that it’s sometimes better to be a jack of all trades.…Read More
Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to take on partisan gerrymandering, Wharton's Steven Kimbrough offers solutions for how to more fairly define the boundaries of voting districts.…Read More
In a win for business owners and free speech advocates, the Supreme Court has ruled that a fashion designer can trademark a logo deemed profane by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.…Read More
Facebook’s announcement of its new cryptocurrency has drawn thumbs up from Wall Street, but calls for tough scrutiny from those in the sector. …Read More
New research from Wharton's Ashley Swanson shows that preferred pharmacy networks result in a 1% decrease in Medicare Part D drug costs -- and that could add up. …Read More
In his new book, early Facebook investor Roger McNamee sounds the alarm about the platform’s growing economic and political power and offers suggestions for stopping it.…Read More
Many of the largest and most reputable news outlets in the world are using or dabbling in AI to expand their coverage. But as journalism robots proliferate, concern about their impact is growing.…Read More
Experts think Papa John’s is playing to win by hiring NBA legend and entrepreneur Shaquille O’Neal as its first African-American board member and brand ambassador.…Read More
Companies are slowly increasing their efforts to employ adults with autism, but doing so requires training, preparation and support. Two experts discuss the benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace.…Read More
Emotional blind spots lead to common mistakes in managing your money, according to a new book by former Wall Street trader and current CBS News analyst Jill Schlesinger.…Read More
Glimpses of today’s new business models are found in the patterns of the most successful companies of yore, according to Wharton's Eric K. Clemons. …Read More
