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Wharton School
Resolutions for a ‘fresh start’
Resolutions for a ‘fresh start’
The latest from the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, “Ripple Effect,” looks into the business, psychology, and economy of resolutions in its “Fresh Start” episodes.
How common is common sense?
How common is common sense?
Researchers from Penn develop a framework for quantifying common sense, findings address a critical gap in how knowledge is understood.
The Endangered Species Act at 50
The Endangered Species Act at 50
Ahead of the anniversary, experts from four schools across the University share their thoughts on the landmark legislation.
Penn receives unrestricted $1M gift to ‘let the healing begin’
Penn receives unrestricted $1M gift to ‘let the healing begin’
Judy and Stewart Colton, longtime supporters of Penn Medicine, give to show support for Interim President J. Larry Jameson and the University’s future
Art matters: ‘Ava’ by Shirin Neshat
Art matters: ‘Ava’ by Shirin Neshat
A new installment in the “Art Matters” series examines “Ava” by photographer and filmmaker Shirin Neshat, on view at Perry World House.
Wharton experts on holiday retail
Wharton experts on holiday retail
The latest episodes of the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, ‘Ripple Effect,’ delve into consumer trends, past recessions, future climate and AI considerations, luxury, convenience, and customer service this holiday retail season.
The Economic Justice Partnership focuses on creating an equal financial playing field
The Economic Justice Partnership focuses on creating an equal financial playing field
From the basics of setting up an investment account to giving a play-by-play on how interest accrues, the partnership—a Projects for Progress winner—hosts financial literacy workshops with middle and high school students around Philadelphia, as well as Penn and other college students.
How Wharton is leading in sports analytics
How Wharton is leading in sports analytics
As the business of sports analytics transforms teams and leagues around the world, Penn Sports Analytics Group’s data-driven initiative emerges with a competitive edge.
Two Penn fourth-year students have received Schwarzman Scholarships
Two Penn fourth-year students have received Schwarzman Scholarships
Fourth-years Amanda Howard and Zhouyi (Joey) Yang have received Schwarzman Scholarships, which fund a one-year master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
The future of AI: How Wharton is leading the charge
The future of AI: How Wharton is leading the charge
The AI at Wharton Initiative and AI in Focus podcast series highlight the evolving and growing role of artificial intelligence in all areas of life, with Wharton as a global focal point for its study.
In the News
The Hill
It’s time to end the Medicare-Medicaid merry-go-round
In an opinion essay, Rachel M. Werner of the Leonard Davis Institute, Wharton School, and Perelman School of Medicine says that Medicare and Medicaid fail to integrate coverage and coordinate care across their two plans.
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Time
Why maternity care is underpaid
Diane Alexander of the Wharton School says that medical reimbursements for an identical office visit in 2009 ranged from $37 in Minnesota to $160 in Alaska.
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Forbes
Ethan Mollick on the four rules of Co-Intelligence with AI
In a Q&A, Ethan Mollick of the Wharton School discusses his transition from entrepreneurship to academia, the most important concepts that need to be taught to entrepreneurs, and the four rules of Co-Intelligence with AI.
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Time
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Diane Alexander of the Wharton School says that medical reimbursements for an identical office visit in 2009 ranged from $37 in Minnesota to $160 in Alaska.
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CNBC
Here’s why entry-level jobs feel impossible to get
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that employers are looking outside to hire people rather than promoting them from within.
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