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Wharton in the News
October 2007
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, 10/1/07 - Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, authored a column regarding how to end global warming.
The Christian Science Monitor, 10/1/07 - Olivia Mitchell, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Professor; professor of Insurance and Risk Management and Business and Public Policy, was quoted in an article about the need to assess investment risk in order to prepare adequately for retirement.
The Christian Science Monitor, 10/1/07 - The study "Investing in Socially Responsible Mutual Funds," a working paper from the Rodney L. White Center for Financial Research was cited in an article about ethical investing. Christopher Geczy, assistant professor of Finance, was mentioned as co-author.
Dow Jones News Service, 10/1/07 - Maryellen Lamb, senior associate director of MBA Career Management, was quoted in an article about Wall Street recruiting trends. (The story also appeared in The Salt lake Tribune.)
The Wall Street Journal, 10/1/07 - Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor Professor of Management; director, Center for Human Resources, was mentioned as a judge for the Top Small Workplaces Project.
Annuity Market News, 10/1/07 - Research by David F. Babbel, professor emeritus of Insurance and Risk Management and Finance, was featured in an article about the advantages of single premium immediate annuities.
Mergers & Acquisitions, 10/1/07 - The Wharton School's team was mentioned as the winner of the case competition sponsored by the Philadelphia chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth in an article about Philadelphia's mergers and acquisitions market.
Financial Planning, 10/1/07 - A Wharton study was mentioned in an article about financial advisors' service fees.
American Health Line, 10/1/07 - Mark Pauly, Bendheim Professor; professor of Health Care Systems, Business and Public Policy, Insurance and Risk Management, and Economics, was quoted in a story about proposed changes to employee benefits in a contract under consideration by United Auto Workers and General Motors.
Investment Advisor, 10/1/07 - A Wharton study, "Hedge Fund Activism, Corporate Governance and Firm Performance" was cited in an article about the impact of corporate activism.
Monthly Review, 10/1/07 - Edward S. Herman, professor emeritus of Finance, co-authored an article about the dismantling of Yugoslavia.
American Banker, 10/2/07 - Jack Guttentag, professor emeritus of Finance, was quoted in an article regarding Washington Mutual's introduction of measures to clarify the costs and terms of loans acquired through its broker network.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, 10/2/07 - Mark Pauly, Bendheim Professor; professor of Health Care Systems, Business and Public Policy, Insurance and Risk Management, and Economics, was quoted in a story about prescription drug costs.
Reuters News, 10/3/07 - Kenneth Thomas, Finance lecturer, was noted in an article about the lowering of the fed funds rate and the discount rate. (A similar article ran in Dow Jones Capital Markets on 10/3/07 and in the International Herald Tribune and The Record on 10/4/07.)
Denver Post, 10/3/07 - Deirdre Woods, associate dean, Wharton Computing and Information Technology, was quoted in an article about the renovation of the University of Colorado's business school.
The Detroit News, 10/4/07 - Betsey Stevenson, assistant professor of Business and Public Policy, was quoted in an article about women's happiness. The study, "The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness," that she co-authored with Justin Wolfers, assistant professor of Business and Public Policy, was cited. (A similar story appeared in The Sydney Morning Herald on 10/5/07.)
The Hebrew Watchman (Tennessee), 10/04/07 -- Wharton Leadership Ventures and the establishment of a Wharton scholarship memorializing Captain Robert Secher were mentioned in an article about the leadership program recently held at the US Marine Corps Officer Training School in Quantico, Virginia.
The Business Times (Singapore), 10/5/07 - The Wharton Leadership Lecture by Indian Finance Minister Chidambaram was mentioned in an article about foreign investment in the Indian retail sector.
The New York Times, 10/5/07 - Monica McGrath, adjunct associate professor of Management, was cited in an article about business school programs designed to re-engage women who are trying to return to the work force.
The Washington Post, 10/6/07 - Jack Guttentag, professor emeritus of Finance, authored a column regarding how to calculate monthly home loan payments.
The New York Times, 10/6/07 - The book, "Success Built to Last," published by Wharton School Publishing, was featured.
The Economic Times, (India), 10/6/07 - The Knowledge@Wharton article, "Can't Run, Can't Hide: New Rules of Engagement for Crisis Management," was reprinted from 9/19/07.
Business Today, (India), 10/7/07 - The book, "Selling Blue Elephants," published by Wharton School Publishing, was reviewed.
Pharma Business Week, 10/8/07 - Research about patterns and trends in technology-based entrepreneurship by David H. Hsu, Edward B. and Shirley R. Shils Term Assistant Professor of Management, and colleagues, was described.
Donga.com (Korea), 10/9/07 - Thomas Caleel, director of Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid, was interviewed regarding applying to Wharton and finding an MBA program that is a good fit for the applicant.
Business Standard (India), 10/10/07 - Wharton's academic collaboration with the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, was mentioned in an article about ISB's expected expansion.
BusinessWeek Online, 10/10/07 - Stephen Hoch, Patty and Jay H. Baker Professor; professor of Marketing; director, Jay H. Baker Retailing Initiative, was quoted in a story about Walmart's change in strategy regarding products and services.
The New York Times, 10/11/07 - John Paul MacDuffie, associate professor of Management, was interviewed in an article discussing a recent strike by Chrysler auto workers. A comment of his appeared as the NYT Quotation of the Day.
The Wall Street Journal, 10/11/07 - Kevin Gillen, research fellow at Wharton, was quoted in a story about the national scope of subprime-related economic problems.
Handelsblatt, 10/12/07 - Wharton's Executive Education program in Finance was described as one of the top US programs of its kind.
American Banker, 10/12/07 - Jack Guttentag, professor emeritus of Finance, authored a column about how to fix problems associated with the secondary market housing finance systems.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 10/12/07 - Erin Armendinger, managing director of the Jay H. Baker Retailing Initiative, was quoted in an article about the state of the retail market.
Hedgeworld News, 10/12/07 - A study involving Wharton MBA students was cited in an article about the relationship between fund expenses and investment choices.
Womens Wear Daily.com, 10/12/07 - Stephen Hoch, Patty and Jay H. Baker Professor; professor of Marketing; director, Jay H. Baker Retailing Initiative, was interviewed for a story about the outlook for holiday shopping sales.
The Washington Post, 10/13/07 - Jack Guttentag, professor emeritus of Finance, responded to readers' questions about refinancing and loan delinquency in his column on mortgage issues.
Ventura County Star, 10/13/07 - Kartik Hosanagar, assistant professor of Operations and Information Management, was quoted in a story about ValueClick and its possible buy-out.
Cox News Service, 10/14/07 - Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was quoted in an article about the economy and the likelihood of recession. (The story also ran in the Palm Beach Daily News.)
Korea Times, 10/14/07 - Wharton research was cited in an article about presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's stance on Social Security.
The Globe and Mail, 10/15/07 - Wharton research about spending habits, reported in Knowledge@Wharton, was noted in a business management advice column.
Joins.com, 10/15/07 - Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was quoted in an article about Korea's stock market.
Financial Times, 10/15/07 - Wharton faculty support was mentioned in an article regarding future plans of the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad.
Bloomberg TV, 10/15/06 - Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was interviewed regarding the impact of the credit crunch on the economy.
National Mortgage News, 10/15/07 - Susan Wachter, Richard B. Worley Professor of Financial Management; Professor of Real Estate, Finance and City and Regional Planning, was quoted in an article about the recent surge in popularity of fixed rate mortgages.
WBBR (Bloomberg Radio), 10/16/07 - Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was interviewed regarding the trends of the markets.
CNBC, 10/16/07 - Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, discussed the likelihood of recession on "Squawk on the Street."
The Wall Street Journal, 10/18/07 - Jack Guttentag, professor emeritus of Finance, was quoted in a story about the risks associated with abandoning investment property to foreclosure.
Deseret Morning News, 10/18/07 - Peter Linneman, Albert Sussman Professor of Real Estate; professor of Finance and Business and Public Policy, was interviewed for an article about Utah's economy.
BusinessWeek Online, 10/19/07 - Wharton was mentioned in a column regarding how to find the "best fit" business school.
The Wall Street Journal, 10/19/07 - David Reibstein, William Stewart Woodside Professor; professor of Marketing, was quoted in an article about branding strategies for Seven for All Mankind.
Financial Times, 10/19/07 - A Brookings/ Wharton forum was mentioned in a story about the Wall Street crash of 1987.
Korea Times, 10/19/07 - Mauro Guillen, Dr. Felix Zandman Professor in International Management; professor of Management and Sociology; director, Joseph H. Lauder Institute for Management & International Studies, authored an op-ed about preparing for a unified Korea.
The Washington Post, 10/20/07 - A column by Jack Guttentag, professor emeritus of Finance, discussed how a buyer should seek loan modification in order to avoid foreclosure and maintain his/her credit standing.
The Kansas City Star, 10/20/07 - A study co-authored by David Babbel, professor emeritus of Insurance and Risk Management and Finance, was cited in an article about how income annuities can help cover basic retirement needs.
Kreditwesen (Germany), 10/20/07 - Olivia Mitchell, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Professor; professor of Insurance and Risk Management and Business and Public Policy, authored an article entitled "Developments in the U.S. Pension Marketplace."
Dow Jones Chinese Financial Wire, 10/21/07 - Wharton was mentioned as a recruitment venue for the China International Capital Corporation, a major Chinese investment bank that is seeking more international experience on its staff.
The Buffalo News, 10/21/07 - Undergraduate student Arthur Hayes, W '08, was interviewed about his college experiences for "Class Act," a column which highlights an outstanding Western New Yorker.
Dow Jones International News, 10/22/07 - Wharton School Publishing was mentioned in an article about Pearson's underlying sales. (A similar mention appeared in Regulatory News Service on 10/22/07.)
PR Week US, 10/22/07 - The Wharton Executive Education website was mentioned in an article about search engine optimization.
Financial Times, 10/22/07 - The Wharton Executive MBA program was mentioned in a Financial Times Report regarding the increasing number of schools offering Executive MBA programs and options.
Financial Times, 10/22/07 - Howard Kaufold, adjunct professor of Finance; director, Wharton MBA Program for Executives, was quoted in a story about new career management options available to executive MBA students.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, 10/23/07 - A Wharton study regarding the value of cleaning and "greening" an empty lot was cited in an article about Philadelphia's environmental goals and initiative.
Reuters News, 10/24/07 - A study by IBM, the Economist Intelligence Unit, and Wharton, espousing that chief financial officers are not spending enough time assessing the risks their companies may face, was featured.
Forbes.com, 10/25/07 - The Knowledge@Wharton article, "Rewriting Econ 101: Teaching the Shortcomings of Market Allocation," was reprinted from 10/3/07.
Weekend Argus (UK), 10/27/07 - Research by Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was cited in an article about the Satrix Divi, a new exchange-traded fund.
The New York Times, 10/28/07 - Jonah Berger, assistant professor of Marketing, was quoted in an article about the role of style and counterfunctionality in product appeal.
Newsweek International, 10/29/07 - Howard Pack, professor of Business and Public Policy, Economics, and Management, co-authored a column about the economies of various Arab countries and their need to make global connections. Arab Economies in a Changing World, the book that he co-authored with Marcus Noland, is mentioned.
BusinessWeek, 10/29/07 - Susan Wachter, Richard B. Worley Professor of Financial Management; Professor of Real Estate, Finance and City and Regional Planning, is quoted in an article about the impact of the 2005 bankruptcy law on the housing sector and debt relief for consumers.
NBC, 10/29/07 - Sarah Kaplan, assistant professor of Management, was interviewed on NBC Nightly News regarding the use of title inflation to retain top corporate talent.
BusinessWeek Small Biz, 10/29/07 - David Hsu, Edward B. and Shirley R. Shils Term Assistant Professor of Management, was quoted in an article about the scarcity of startup capital for small businesses.
BusinessWorld, 10/30/07 - A study co-authored by Keith Weigelt, Rebecca and Morris Marks Professor; professor of Management, was cited in an article about the Western and Eastern approaches to organizational decision making.
Financial Times (FT.com), 10/30/07 - A study involving Wharton MBA students was cited in a story about picking retirement funds.
Financial Times (FT.com), 10/30/07 - Wharton was mentioned as having an ongoing alliance with Insead in a story about the opening of an Insead office in New York City.
The Economic Times (India), 10/31/07 - Michael Useem, The William and Jacalyn Egan Professor; professor of Management; director, Center for Leadership and Change Management, was interviewed regarding the differences between Indian business leaders and their U.S. counterparts.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, 10/31/07 - Kevin Gillen, research fellow at Wharton, was quoted in a story about Philadelphia area housing prices.
The Washington Post, 10/31/07 - Michael Useem, The William and Jacalyn Egan Professor; professor of Management; director, Center for Leadership and Change Management, was quoted in an article about the change in leadership at Merrill Lynch.
The Street.com, 10/31/07 - The Knowledge@Wharton article, "The Art and Science of Measuring CEO Performance," was reprinted.
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