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How Economic Sanctions Are Affecting Russia
Economic sanctions against Russia have cratered the ruble and caused product shortages. Massive job losses could be next, explains Wharton finance professor Nikolai Roussanov.
The Labor Market Is Looking Up — for How Long?
Wharton management professor Matthew Bidwell is feeling optimistic about the U.S. labor market as unemployment trends down. But inflation remains "the wild card," he says.
Why Employee Wellness Programs Don’t Work
Company wellness programs are well intended, but they don’t result in cost savings because they aren’t tailored to help the most vulnerable employees, Wharton’s Iwan Barankay explains.
The Science of Blockbusters: What Makes a Good Story?
New research co-authored by Wharton’s Jonah Berger quantifies why some movies, television shows, and other stories are more successful than others.
What’s Going to Happen to All Those Empty Office Buildings?
The demand for office space is unlikely to rebound to pre-COVID levels because workers want flexibility, says Wharton real estate professor Joseph Gyourko.
Scoring the Super Bowl Ads
Wharton marketing professor Patti Williams offers her take on this year’s Super Bowl ads.
Can Amazon Prove It Has Style?
Amazon may have the Midas touch, but will its effort to open a clothing store succeed? Wharton’s Santiago Gallino explains what the company must do to make Amazon Style work.
How One Firm Has Baked Purpose into Its Business Model
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Roma McCaig, senior vice president of impact and communications at Clif Bar & Company, about living the company’s “five aspirations.”
Why the U.S. Needs Better COVID Data Collection
The lack of centralized data systems in the U.S. is hampering the country’s ability to beat back the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Wharton’s Adi Wyner.
We’re Good at Motivating Others, but What About Ourselves?
Wharton’s Angela Duckworth talks to Ayelet Fishbach, author of the new book 'Get It Done,' which offers a framework for setting and attaining goals.