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ChatGPT Passed an MBA Exam. What’s Next?
January 30, 2023

Wharton professor Christian Terwiesch analyzes ChatGPT's performance on his exam and why the controversial software has limitless potential to improve education, business, and a range of industries.

Why Older Americans Regret Not Saving Early and Enough
January 23, 2023

Financial literacy and clarity will help fix retirement planning gaps, according to a study that delved into multiple dimensions of under-saving.

Can the SEC Cut Down on Insider Trading?
January 19, 2023

The SEC is amending a specific rule in hopes to make insider trading more difficult for company executives. Whartons Dan Taylor explains how it works.

Why Hybrid Work Will Reign in 2023
January 17, 2023

Wharton management professor Martine Haas says now that hybrid work has been around for a while, companies need to spend the next year figuring out what works best and refining their policies.

How Divestiture Can Create Corporate Value
January 13, 2023

Divestiture is an important strategy for a company seeking healthy financial growth, one that is often overlooked. In her new book, Whartons Emilie Feldman explains why sometimes the best way to add

What’s Ahead for the U.S. Housing Market?
January 10, 2023

After a year of rising mortgage rates and shortages in both supply and demand, the best option for prospective homebuyers and homeowners is to bide their time, says Whartons Susan Wachter.

Why Online Shoppers Aren’t Falling for Exploding Deals
December 20, 2022

Time-limited sales are a marketing staple in retail stores, but those same scarcity tactics dont work online to move products and increase profits. Wharton marketing professor Cait Lamberton explains

The U.S. Economy Is Doing Just Fine -- For Now
December 19, 2022

Wharton management professor Iwan Barankay isnt too worried about the possibility of a recession in America. Inflation, however, is still a threat.

How Do Customers Feel About Algorithms?
December 13, 2022

A new study from Whartons Stefano Puntoni looks at how the attitudes of customers are influenced by algorithmic versus human decision-making.

Why Jeremy Siegel Is Cautiously Optimistic About 2023
December 12, 2022

The worst of inflation is over, the Fed may begin to pare the funds rate, and equities are undervalued, says the Wharton finance professor.