2009

BusinessWeek | December 29, 2009
“Meaningful work has swamped all other job attributes as the No. 1 feature that Americans value in a job,” says Assoc. Prof. of Management, Adam Grant, in a discussion of how to improve employee morale.
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CNBC, “Street Signs” | December 29, 2009
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance, Susan Wachter, comments on recent U.S. home price data, predicting that we can expect meaningful gains once the “mountain of inventory is decreased over time.”
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NPR, “Talk of the Nation” | December 15, 2009
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance, Joseph Gyourko, discusses the costs and benefits of homeownership, cautioning that “[housing] is actually not a particularly great long-term investment.”
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Marketplace Public Radio | December 15, 2009
Assoc. Prof. of Operations and Information Management, Kartik Hosanagar, is interviewed about the virtual events industry, noting that “video conferencing and collaboration have really matured a lot over the last few years.”
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Washington Post | December 13, 2009
“Social influence leads us to buy what other people buy,” writes Asst. Prof. of Marketing, Jonah Berger, in a column on “must-have” holiday gifts.
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Fortune | December 9, 2009
Prof. of Operations and Information Management, Marshall Fisher, comments on the management of Li & Fung Limited, noting that the “[company’s] complexity has costs.”
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CNBC, "Street Signs" | December 8, 2009
“In the U.S. spending data, one of the clearest luxuries is cash gifts to charity,” says Prof. of Business and Public Policy, Joel Waldfogel, in an interview about his new book, Scroogenomics.
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Time | December 3, 2009
Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, Kenneth Shropshire, explains how Tiger Woods might move his career forward, suggesting that “going out and playing at a high level” might be his best strategy.
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Marketplace Public Radio | November 30, 2009
Prof. of Marketing, Peter Fader, is interviewed about “Cyber Monday,” noting that one-day shopping events are “tough for the retailers [and] hard from a staffing standpoint.”
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Economist | November 26, 2009
Assoc. Prof. of Operations and Information Management, Serguei Netessine, is cited for his research on Netflix, which has compared customer reviews for blockbuster movies and less mainstream films.
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Channel NewsAsia | November 23, 2009
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance, Susan Wachter, discusses the real estate investment trust (REIT) market in Asia, predicting that REITs “will be an important [investment] vehicle” going forward.
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CNN.com | November 17, 2009
In reference to the use of Twitter to make potentially libelous claims, Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, Andrea Matwyshyn says, "Generally, [the law] is at least five years behind technology as it is developing."
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The Washington Post | November 15, 2009
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance, Joseph Gyourko, presents five myths about homeownership, cautioning that "several of our most cherished beliefs about the value of a home don't hold true."
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Financial Times | November 13, 2009
Asst. Prof. of Operations and Information Management, Devin Pope, and Assoc. Prof. of Operations and Information Management, Maurice E. Schweitzer, are cited for their research on risk aversion in golfing, noting that "the agony of a bogey seems to outweigh the thrill of a birdie."
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The New York Times Online | November 2, 2009
Prof. of Health Care Management, Mark Pauly, discusses job opportunities in the health care industry, explaining that "one American's health care spending is another American's wages or income."
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Korea Times | October 27, 2009
Prof. of Management, Mauro Guillen, explains how the global economy has been impacted by the financial crisis, noting that "the rise of China … has shifted the center of gravity of global politics and economics toward the Pacific."
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The Wall Street Journal | October 27, 2009
"Neither the rating agencies' mistakes nor the overleveraging by the financial firms in the subprime securities is the fault of the Efficient Market Hypothesis," writes Prof. of Finance, Jeremy Siegel, in an op-ed.
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The Wall Street Journal | October 26, 2009
Prof. of Management and Health Care Management, John Kimberly, co-authors an article on how to retain top executives in tough economic times, noting that "executives intend to stay longest with those companies that offer the greatest opportunities to enhance their employability."
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NPR.org | October 22, 2009
Prof. of Management, Peter Cappelli, explains why the Obama administration, Congress, and Federal Reserve have all taken up the issue of executive pay, adding that companies’ executive compensation committees "just don't understand the way the rest of the world is looking at [this issue]."
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The New York Times Online | October 19, 2009
"[F]ewer than one-third of young adults possess basic knowledge of interest rates, inflation, and risk diversification," writes Prof. of Insurance and Risk Management, Olivia Mitchell, in a co-authored study on the importance of financial literacy.
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The Washington Post | October 19, 2009
"In witnessing leadership decisions when they are at their most stressful and most fateful, we often learn most about what really matters in others - and ourselves," says Prof. of Management, Michael Useem, in a column on Captain Sully Sullenberger’s heroic landing on the Hudson River.
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The Wall Street Journal Online | October 16, 2009
Prof. of Business and Public Policy, Joel Waldfogel, is interviewed about his new book, "Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn’t Buy Presents for the Holidays," explaining that "spending is not really a measure of success or satisfaction."
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Marketplace Public Radio | October 15, 2009
"The commercial real estate crisis isn't going to bring capital markets to a halt," predicts Prof. of Real Estate and Finance, Susan Wachter, in a segment on recent warnings regarding the collapse of the commercial real estate market.
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The New York Times Online | October 9, 2009
"Ordinary bureaucratic process may not always be the right approach, at least in a crisis," says Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies, David Zaring, in an online roundtable on the financial crisis.
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The Wall Street Journal Online | October 8, 2009
"Presumably a lot of high-frequency trading is basically competing for liquidity provision," notes Prof. of Finance and Economics, Robert Stambaugh, in an article about the market's increased focus on the short term.
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Forbes Woman | October 8, 2009
Prof. of Legal Studies, Business Ethics, and Management, Richard Shell, offers tips on successful negotiation, noting that the best hagglers are "tactful yet persistent."
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Mint (India) | October 6, 2009
Asst. Prof. of Management, Saikat Chaudhuri, discusses losses incurred by Air India, explaining that "the carrier will [eventually] have to increase revenue and cut costs" in order to experience a turnaround.
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Washington Post | October 4, 2009
Banning medical discrimination among health insurers “would probably increase the incentive for cherry-picking,” predicts Prof. of Health Care Management, Mark Pauly, in a piece on US health-care reform.
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The New York Times | September 30, 2009
Prof. of Management, Ian MacMillan, discusses “Johnny Money,” a small-business simulation game designed to build entrepreneurial skills and enhance students’ “employability.”
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Financial Times | September 27, 2009
Dean Thomas Robertson offers commentary in an article about increased MBA enrollment during the economic downturn, which notes that Wharton’s MBA class of 2011 consists of an unprecedented 40% women.(subscription required).
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Associated Press | September 26, 2009
Assoc. Prof. of Insurance and Risk Management, Kent Smetters, explains how Social Security has been impacted by the economic crisis, noting that “it's unlikely we are going to pull out (of the recession) with a strong recovery.”
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Philadelphia Business Journal | September 25, 2009
“Interactive media could be a bigger industry than finance in five to 10 years, and there’s no reason to predict it won’t be,” notes Prof. of Marketing, Statistics, and Education, Eric Bradlow, in a feature on the Wharton Interactive Media Initiative.
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MarketWatch | September 23, 2009
"Everyone pretty much has been hit by the global financial crisis and virtually everyone is confronting the aging revolution," says Prof. of Insurance and Risk Management, Olivia Mitchell, in a discussion of which countries offer the most secure pension benefits.
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BusinessWeek.com | September 20, 2009
“The decisive actions by the [Federal Reserve] and its counterparts leave me optimistic that a solid economic recovery is now underway,” writes Prof. of Finance, Jeremy Siegel, in an op-ed about the Fed’s response to the financial crisis.
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Associated Press | September 20, 2009
Prof. of Management, Mauro Guillen, discusses issues that will be raised by protesters at this week’s G-20 summit, noting that activists plan to address policies that have made the world “borderless and interdependent.”
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The New York Times | September 19, 2009
Asst. Prof. of Business and Public Policy, Betsey Stevenson, is cited as a co-author of a recent study entitled, “The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness.”
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Forbes.com | September 16, 2009
Consumers “seem to view privacy as more important than ever before,” notes Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, Andrea Matwyshyn, in a discussion of Facebook’s privacy regulations.
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Financial Times | September 14, 2009
Dean Thomas Robertson offers commentary in an article about INSEAD’s 50th anniversary, noting that the school’s decision to open a Singapore campus was “very, very brave.” (subscription required).
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The Wall Street Journal | September 14, 2009
“Responsible reform requires careful analysis of the underlying causes of problems in health insurance…” writes Prof. of Health Care Management and Insurance and Risk Management, Scott Harrington, in an op-ed concerning President Obama’s recent remarks on the health-insurance industry.
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Bloomberg.com | September 11, 2009
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance, Susan Wachter, discusses the crisis in commercial real estate, cautioning that “it’s a different crisis, a far worse crisis” than the recession of the early 1990s.
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Forbes/Wolfe Emerging Tech Report | September 1, 2009
"As human beings, we tend to overestimate the likelihood of small risks we are familiar with and underestimate the likelihood of largescale risks," says Erwann Michel-Kerjan, managing director of the Risk Management and Decision Processes Center, in an interview on coping with catastrophe risks.
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The Economist | August 27, 2009
Prof. of Health Care Management and Insurance and Risk Management, Patricia Danzon, discusses how health-care reform could impact the American pharmaceutical industry, noting that "comparative-effectiveness reviews are an indirect form of price control-but one that is consistent with encouraging innovation."
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Associated Press | August 26, 2009
Assoc. Prof. of Operations and Information Management, Serguei Netessine, comments on General Motors' hesitation to sell its Opel unit, explaining that GM's concerns about Russian auto-maker GAZ are "a little overestimated."
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Reuters | August 25, 2009
"Letting Lehman [Brothers] fail is going to be the big issue that will be debated by economists and policymakers … for generations," says Prof. of Finance, Jeremy Siegel, in a segment on Ben Bernanke's performance as Federal Reserve chairman.
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The Wall Street Journal | August 20, 2009
"One positive byproduct of the crisis may be that we start … considering different models and different alternatives," says Prof. of Management, Mauro Guillen, in an article about the recession's impact on business school curriculum.
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CNBC, "The Call" | August 20, 2009
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance, Susan Wachter discusses how foreclosures might impact a recovery in the housing market, noting that "we're in a new world of volatile house prices."
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The Wall Street Journal | August 19, 2009
Prof. of Health Care Management and Insurance and Risk Management, Scott Harrington, writes an op-ed about government-authorized health cooperatives, suggesting that these co-ops "would risk the same adverse consequences as a public plan."
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NPR, "Morning Edition" | August 19, 2009
Prof. of Marketing, Peter Fader, is interviewed about the concept of "free" in the digital world, cautioning that an overuse of free content "could become a very dangerous self-fulfilling prophecy."
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Korea Times | August 17, 2009
"As the Chinese domestic market develops, South Korean exporters will benefit," says Prof. of Management Mauro Guillen in a discussion of how China’s economic recovery will impact Korea.
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The Wall Street Journal | August 17, 2009
Assoc. Prof. of Accounting Wayne R. Guay discusses research on peer-group selection and executive compensation, noting that an examination of peer firms is the only "feasible" means of gauging CEO pay.
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The Wall Street Journal | August 16, 2009
"Deferring retirement is probably the best piece of advice I can offer," notes Prof. of Insurance and Risk Management Olivia Mitchell in an article featuring personal-finance tips for older Americans.
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Financial Times Online | August 14, 2009
Prof. of Marketing, Statistics, and Education Eric Bradlow comments on the popularity of Hollywood sequels and remakes, explaining that these films are "a great risk-minimization strategy" in a down economy.
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Wall Street Journal | August 7, 2009
“A large chunk of the American population has decided not to do any discretionary spending,” says Prof. of Marketing, Stephen Hoch, in an article about the back-to-school shopping season.
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CNBC, “Street Signs” | August 6, 2009
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance, Susan Wachter, is interviewed about recent data on “underwater” mortgages, noting that the potential need for additional stimulus measures will “all depend on the job [losses].”
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The New York Times | August 5, 2009
Assoc. Prof. of Management, John Paul MacDuffie, discusses General Motors’ plans to restore the company to profitability, explaining that G.M. has “probably about as close to a clean start as a board ever gets.”
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WashingtonPost.com | August 3, 2009
Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies, David Zaring, writes about the Supreme Court's role in shaping financial regulatory reform, explaining that the "Free Enterprise Fund could determine just how 'independent,' or free from presidential control, an independent financial regulator can be."
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USA Today | August 2, 2009
Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics and Management, Eric Orts, discusses Wharton's dual MBA and Master's of Environmental Studies degree program, noting that "there's an increasing interest among businesses to take the environment seriously."
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Forbes.com | August 2, 2009
"Companies need to be aware that their customers are going to start asking questions about their security and what they're doing," says Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, Andrea Matwyshyn, in an article about the need for corporate disclosure of big security threats.
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CNBC, "Power Lunch" | July 28, 2009
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance, Susan Wachter, is interviewed about possible signs of a bottom in the housing market, explaining that "prices are not falling, and that's the key."
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Reuters | July 28, 2009
Asst. Prof. of Marketing and Psychology, Deborah Small, is noted as a co-author of "Fatal (Fiscal) Attraction," a study of why married couples tend to have opposite attitudes toward spending money.
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In the news: WHYY, "Radio Times" | July 28, 2009
"If we knew in January what we know now about the state of the economy, the stimulus would have been a lot larger," says Assoc. Prof. of Business and Public Policy, Justin Wolfers, in a discussion of whether a second economic stimulus package is needed.
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Marketplace Public Radio | July 27, 2009
Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, Kenneth Shropshire, is interviewed about how professional athletes can rise above controversy, explaining that "[winning] seems to help fans get beyond whatever's taken place."
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The New York Times | July 26, 2009
"The stakes [for General Motors] are about as big as they've ever been for a company's remake," says Prof. of Management, Michael Useem, in an article about whether G.M.'s restructuring efforts will prove successful.
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The New York Times Online | July 24, 2009
Prof. of Finance and Economics, Franklin Allen, and Prof. of Finance, Jeremy Siegel, discuss the meaning behind big second-quarter bank profits; Knowledge@Wharton is cited.
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BusinessWeek | July 22, 2009
Prof. of Insurance and Risk Management and Business and Public Policy, Olivia Mitchell, comments on the importance of becoming financially literate, noting that women's tendency to underestimate their predicted life spans "puts them at much greater risk for running out of money."
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Forbes | July 20, 2009
Prof. of Management, Mauro Guillen, comments on the importance of carrying out "more informed research and policymaking" in business schools, explaining that "[professors] are in the business of creating knowledge, of participating in the public debate and contributing to public policy."
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Marketplace Public Radio | July 17, 2009
In a commentary on Supreme Court nominee Sonya Sotomayor, Asst. Prof. of Business and Public Policy, Betsey Stevenson discusses the inevitability of biased decision-making, noting that "if we acknowledge our bias, we can to work to override it."
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NPR, "Morning Edition" | July 17, 2009
"We're going to talk about bailing out some of these of institutions - and figuring out how to unwind them - for the next five to ten years," says Assoc. Prof. of Insurance and Risk Management, Kent Smetters, in a segment on Henry Paulson's role in the Bank of America/Merrill Lynch merger.
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Fox Business Network | July 17, 2009
Prof. of Marketing, Jerry Wind, is interviewed about The Network Challenge: Strategy, Profit, and Risk in an Interlinked World, his new book from Wharton School Publishing, noting that networks are prevalent in "every aspect of business today."
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Investor's Business Daily | July 14, 2009
"Cloud computing makes perfect sense for any kind of data consumers want to access on the fly," explains Assoc. Prof. of Operations and Information Management, Kartik Hosanagar, in an article about online data storage and netbook usage.
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The New York Times | July 11, 2009
Prof. of Management, Michael Useem, comments on changes made to General Motors' management team, noting that "cultural remakes have to be profound by definition."
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US News & World Report | July 9, 2009
Prof. of Management, Mauro Guillen, discusses why Americans must "invest more in their own future" in order to help foster economic growth.
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Marketplace Public Radio | July 9, 2009
Assoc. Prof. of Management, Nancy Rothbard, explains how workplace perks can promote company loyalty and "potentially enhance … productivity by increasing the time that [employees] can spend on their work."
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Reuters | July 8, 2009
"Housing is key to the economy, and recent signals point to decelerating declines… but interest rates could rise," cautions Prof. of Real Estate and Finance, Susan Wachter, in an article about the increase in U.S. mortgage applications.
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The Wall Street Journal | July 8, 2009
Prof. of Finance, Jeremy Siegel, discusses the value of stocks versus bonds, predicting that "the next five years will see stocks returning 7%, post-inflation" annually.
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NPR, "Morning Edition" | July 7, 2009
Assoc. Prof. of Management, John Paul MacDuffie, is interviewed about how the decline in US car sales has impacted Toyota, noting that the company takes "quality issues and the improvement process seriously."
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The Economic Times of India | July 6, 2009
"The DNA of Indian Leadership: The Governance, Management and Leadership of Leading Indian Firms," a new study co-authored by Profs. of Management, Peter Cappelli, Harbir Singh, Jitendra Singh and Michael Useem, is cited in a comparison of Indian and American CEOs.
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BusinessWeek | July 2, 2009
Prof. of Insurance and Risk Management, Olivia Mitchell, offers commentary in an article featuring strategies for making retirement more affordable.
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Information Week | July 2, 2009
"Broadband is a fundamental element of citizenship in the 21st century," notes Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, Kevin Werbach, in a recent interview.
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Workforce Management | June 28, 2009
Prof. of Management, Peter Cappelli, explains how companies are using the financial crisis as "an opportunity to up-skill their labor."
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CNBC - "The Kudlow Report" | June 25, 2009
I think [the Dow] is going to be up 10 to 12%" by year-end, predicts Prof. of Finance, Jeremy Siegel, in a segment on the recent stock market rally.
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Fortune | June 24, 2009
Prof. of Management, Mauro Guillen, discusses the deterioration of a key market measure of credit risk, explaining that "the U.S. will have to take action to restore the credit system before the economy can resume expanding in earnest."
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The New York Times | June 20, 2009
Are Stocks Really Less Volatile in the Long Run?" - a study co-authored by Prof. of Finance and Economics, Robert F. Stambaugh - is cited in an article about how investment rules have changed for retirees and pre-retirees.
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CNBC - "The Call," | June 19, 2009
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance, Susan Wachter, is interviewed about the effectiveness of President Obama's housing rescue plan, noting that "the problem is that [interest rates] are headed up when the economy recovers."
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US News & World Report | June 17, 2009
Prof. of Management, Peter Cappelli, comments on the increased use of psychologists in job interviews, explaining that, "not only is it hard to figure out who's a good person to hire, it's hard to figure out who will actually fit into the organization."
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Forbes | June 12, 2009
Scott Harrington, Prof. of Health Care Management and Insurance and Risk Management, comments on President Obama's proposed healthcare plan, explaining that "if you remove incentives to stay healthy, health reform could miss the mark."
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InformationWeek | June 11, 2009
"We take it for granted that the Internet is one, universal platform," cautions Kevin Werbach, Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, in a recent speech.
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Xinhuanet | June 11, 2009
At the Wharton Global Alumni Forum in Beijing, Dean Thomas Robertson and Prof. of Finance and Economics, Franklin Allen, discuss China's response to the ongoing financial crisis.
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Reuters China | June 5, 2009
If I was a high-end retailer, I'd be worried about how to break the habit" of consumers shopping at lower-priced chains, Professor of Marketing, Stephen Hoch, said in response to weak May retail figures,
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Kiplinger.com | June 3, 2009
Alex Edmans, Asst Prof. of Finance, co-author of the working paper, "Dynamic Incentive Accounts," discusses executive compensation reform.
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NPR | June 2, 2009
In an in-depth interview Finance Prof. Jeremy Siegel, author of "Stocks for the Long Run," says he is "virtually sure it's not going to be a long wait" for the market to bounce back.
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New England Journal of Medicine | May 28, 2009
In an opinion piece, Prof of Health Care Management, Mark Pauly, suggests "reform should envision...the expansion of offerings for all groups."
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CNBC/"Street Signs" | May 26, 2009
Finance Prof. Jeremy Siegel debates whether it's a good time to buy stocks vs. bonds.
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The Wall Street Journal | May 26, 2009
Real Estate Assoc. Prof Todd Sinai says home equity protection plans are "not really worthwhile for homeowners in general."
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New York Times | May 19, 2009
An article written by Assoc. Prof. of Business and Public Policy Justin Wolfers cites research co-authored by Asst. Prof. of Marketing, Jonah Berger, on how quickly baby names fade from popularity.
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CNBC/ "The Call" | May 19, 2009
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance Susan Wachter and Wharton PhD alumnus Mark Zandi, discuss the record low housing start data.
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Salt Lake Tribune | May 18, 2009
President Obama's appointment of Jon Huntsman Jr, Penn alumnus and son of Wharton's Board of Overseers Chair, Jon M. Huntsman, Ambassador to China, is noted.
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Washington Post | May 16, 2009
The naming of Wharton Executive MBA alumnus Dan Tangherlini, Washington, D.C. City Administrator, as President Obama's pick for Assistant U.S. Treasury Secretary is highlighted.
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BusinessWeek.com | May 12, 2009
Robert Inman, Vice Dean and Director, Doctoral Programs discusses the financial crisis' impact on interest in doctoral programs.
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Bloomberg TV | May 12, 2009
Real Estate and Finance Prof. Susan Wachter says, it is "far too soon'" to declare a bottom in the housing crisis.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | May 12, 2009
Edward Rivera, an incoming Wharton freshman, is profiled in an column entitled, "Aid for students who are smart, ambitious, in need."
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Philadelphia Business Journal | May 1, 2009
The Wharton Business Plan Competition Venture Finals winners are featured.
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CongressDaily | April 2, 2009
Asst. Prof. of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Kevin Werbach comments on the efforts of groups toward "network neutrality" related to Internet regulation.

Fortune | April 2, 2009
Prof. Peter Cappelli discusses the current employment environment and the "just-in-time workforce."
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ABC-TV/"World News" | March 31, 2009
Assoc. Prof. of Management John Paul MacDuffie weighs in on the U.S. auto industry's prospects for avoiding bankruptcy.
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Bloomberg.com | March 24, 2009
Prof. of Real Estate and Finance, Susan Wachter, believes real estate prices "aren't that far from where we need to be if the economy stabilizes and starts growing again."
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation | March 24, 2009
Finance Prof. Jeremy Siegel, says, "This plan is definitely going to work" in reference to details released on the US government's bank bailout plan.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | March 23, 2009
Edward Deseve, Wharton 1971 MBA alumnus and Penn faculty member, is named by President Obama to oversee the federal stimulus monies as senior advisor to the Office of Management and Budget for Recovery Act Implementation.
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Business Week | March 20, 2009
Referring to private investors, Finance Prof. Richard Marsrton says, "They've got to break this logjam we're in."
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Economist | March 19, 2009
The research of Real Estate faculty Joseph Gyourko and Fernando Ferreira, showing homeowners who have no equity are only half as likely to move, is referenced.
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Washington Post | March 16, 2009
Wharton MBA alumnus entrepreneur, Marco Lentini, was selected as one of the small business owners selected to participate in a round table discussion with President Obama regarding his small business plan.
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Wall Street Journal | March 16, 2009
The nomination of Emeritus Prof. of Finance, Anthony Santomero, as a Director of Citigroup is highlighted.
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Star-Ledger of New Jersey | March 15, 2009
Assoc. Profs. of Management, Lori Rosenkopf and Valery Yakubovich, discuss the merits of networking through such online services as LinkedIn.
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Business Today Egypt | March 15, 2009
An article entitled "Girl Power" discusses Wharton's contributions to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative which provides entrepreneurial management training to women in emerging economies.
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New York Times | March 15, 2009
In a co-authored article, Asst. Prof. of Marketing Jonah Berger and Asst. Prof. of Operations and Information Management, Devin Pope discuss their research showing motivation can actually turn teams that, mid-way, are slightly behind, into winners.
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Times of Oman | March 14, 2009
A panel at the recent Wharton Global Alumni Forum in Dubai headed by Witold J. Henisz, Assoc. Prof. of Management, focused on the importance of strong firm leadership in the region.
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Economist | March 10, 2009
Co-authored research by Maurice Schweitzer, Assoc. Prof. of Operations and Information Management, is mentioned in the article, "Shooting at Goals" which says goal setting should be used sparingly .
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USA Today | March 10, 2009
A study by Asst Prof of Real Estate Grace Wong Bucchianeri, showing that homeowners are no happier than renters and report higher levels of stress, is cited.
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Directors and Board online | March 6, 2009
Dean Thomas Robertson is quoted discussing opportunity during a downturn from remarks made at the recent Wharton Restructuring Conference.
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New York Times | March 3, 2009
"People are not fully aware of what makes them happy…when one experience affects another in time" says Assoc. Prof. of Marketing Gal Zauberman, commenting on new personal satisfaction consumer research.
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TradeArabia | March 2, 2009
A preview of Wharton's Global Alumni Forum in March 11 and 12 in Dubai is offered.
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Detroit Free Press | March 1, 2009
Prof. of Insurance and Risk Management, Olivia Mitchell, is quoted in the article, "Questions arise from GM's use of pension for buyouts, VEBA trust."
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