Why Is Amazon Purchasing a Health Care Provider?

With health care accounting for nearly 20% of U.S. gross domestic product, Amazon’s latest acquisition of a primary care chain makes sense, says Wharton’s Harbir Singh.…Read More

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Have Electric Vehicle Sales Reached a Tipping Point in the U.S.?

Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie says a combination of regulatory changes and financial incentives are guiding more Americans toward mass adoption of electric vehicles, factors that align with a new report from Bloomberg about EV sales.…Read More

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See It My Way: Top Tips for Persuading Others

Even highly experienced leaders can stumble when it comes to persuading individuals or their team. In this Nano Tool from Wharton Executive Education, Wharton’s G. Richard Shell offers guidance on how to tailor your pitch to achieve your goals.…Read More

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Who Is Falling for Fake News?

New research from Wharton’s Ken Moon and Senthil Veeraraghavan recommends a data-driven solution for social media platforms to deal with fake news.…Read More

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Investing in Refugee Entrepreneurs in East Africa

Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Julienne Oyler, co-founder and CEO of the African Entrepreneur Collective, which helps micro, small, and medium businesses across East Africa.…Read More

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Why Employee Turnover Costs More Than You Think

A new study from Wharton’s Ken Moon reveals the hidden cost of employee turnover by drawing a direct link between higher quit rates and product failure for a smartphone manufacturer.…Read More

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Why the Fed Is Walking an Inflation-recession Tightrope

The U.S. Federal Reserve is trying to stabilize prices while avoiding a prolonged economic downturn, says Wharton’s Peter Conti-Brown.…Read More

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What Happens When Your Boss Sends You a Friend Request?

A new study co-authored by Wharton Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard explores the dilemma of digital etiquette for employees who befriend co-workers and managers online.…Read More

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Why Passive ETFs are Really Active, and What That Means for Investors

Tracking errors result when exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pursue liquidity by deviating from their underlying indices, according to new research co-authored by Wharton’s Yao Zeng.…Read More

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Vigilant Leaders: Paying Attention to What Matters Most

This Nano Tool from Wharton Executive Education offers strategies to help leaders better detect potential opportunities and threats and be proactive rather than reactive. …Read More

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