From the war in Ukraine to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Florida, companies are increasingly speaking out on social issues. Wharton management professor Stephanie Creary explains why silence is no longer golden for firms. 

Why More Companies are Standing Up on Social Issues

Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says that high inflation will last until 2024 and the Fed is playing catch-up with its late response.

Fighting Inflation: Why the Fed Needs to Be More Aggressive

Inflation is forcing most consumers to make hard choices about which loyalty programs they want to pay for, so retailers had better get them right. Wharton’s Raghuram Iyengar offers advice based on new research. 

Are Retailers Losing Money on Loyalty Programs?

Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter will undoubtedly reshape the company. But Wharton experts say Musk’s desire to unlock the platform’s free speech potential may not be a winning business strategy.

How Will Twitter Change?

Wharton Vice Dean Katherine Klein talks with Wharton management professor Witold Henisz about how investors can evaluate ESG criteria and why they should deeply engage with firms if they want to effect change.

Making the Business Case for ESG

The billionaire space race may seem like the ultimate self-indulgence for titans of industry, but these risks will result in rewards on a global scale. Wharton management professor Rahul Kapoor explains. 

<p>The billionaire space race may seem like the ultimate self-indulgence for titans of industry, but Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Richard Branson are taking risks that will result in rewards on a global scale. Wharton management professor Rahul Kapoor explains.</p>

Who Will Win the New Space Race?

The war in Ukraine has sparked doomsday predictions about the end of globalization, but Wharton professor Exequiel (Zeke) Hernandez disagrees. 

Is This the End of Globalization?

A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Santiago Gallino has a clear message for online retailers: Clean up that slow-loading website or risk losing sales.

Why Online Retailers Have a ‘Need for Speed’

The SEC wants publicly traded companies to disclose detailed information about their climate-risk activities. Wharton’s Witold Henisz explains why doing so could lead to significant changes for businesses, investors, and the planet.

The Benefits of the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule

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