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Wharton in the News
February 2008
USA Today, 2/1/08 - Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was quoted in a story about what the performance of the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index during January portends for the remainder of 2008.
Financial Planning, 2/1/08 - A paper co-authored by David Babbel, professor emeritus of Insurance and Risk Management, was featured in an article about how immediate annuities add both income and stability to a retirement portfolio.
The Washington Post, 2/2/08 - Jack Guttentag, professor emeritus of Finance, authored a column about the Fed's plans to curb lax underwriting rules in the mortgage market.
The Globe and Mail, 2/2/08 - J. Scott Armstrong, professor of Marketing, was quoted in a column about the shortcomings of the methodology used to predict the impact of climate change on polar bear populations.
The Economic Times (India), 2/4/08 - A working paper of the Wharton Financial Institutions Center, "Understanding the Securitization of Subprime Mortgage Credit," was summarized in an article about securitization hazards.
Financial Times, 2/4/08 - An interview with Leonard Lauder featured his vision and support for The Lauder Institute, a program that combines business knowledge with a world perspective.
The Washington Post, 2/4/08 - Wharton was mentioned as one of the top business schools from which Booz Allen Hamilton recruits in a story about its potential split into government and private consultancies.
The Economic Times (India), 2/5/08 - Wharton MBA students were mentioned as forming teams with students from other business schools to fight global poverty in an initiative by the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
NPR, 2/5/08 - Erin Armendinger, managing director of Wharton's Jay H. Baker Retailing Initiative, was interviewed on "All Things Considered" regarding how retailers are struggling to rebound after weak holiday sales.
The Wall Street Journal, 2/5/08 - A study co-authored by Justin Wolfers, assistant professor of Business and Public Policy, was cited in an article about the relationship between politics and the markets.
The San Francisco Chronicle, 2/5/08 - Research by Nicholas Souleles, Michael L. Tarnopol Associate Professor; associate professor of Finance, was noted in a story about Congress' plan to stimulate consumer spending by issuing tax rebates.
The Sydney Morning Herald, 2/6/08 - A paper co-authored by Stephen Hoch, Patty and Jay H. Baker Professor; professor of Marketing; director, Jay H. Baker Retailing Initiative, was cited in an article regarding the impact of compound interest on credit card debt.
El Imparcial (Spain), 2/6/08 - 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 China's rise as a world power.
The Philadelphia Daily News, 2/7/08 - Kevin Gillen, Wharton PhD candidate, was quoted in a story about the downturn in Philadelphia's housing market.
The Star (UK), 2/7/08 - An edited version of an interview with Charles Goetz was reprinted from Knowledge@Wharton.
The Economic Times (India), 2/7/08 - A Knowledge@Wharton article about the importance of Super Bowl advertising in television marketing was reprinted.
Ottawa Citizen (Canada), 2/8/08 - A study co-authored by the J. H. Baker Retailing Initiative was cited in an article about the impact of city parking plans on urban shoppers' experiences.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2/8/08 - Erin Armendinger, managing director of Wharton's Jay H. Baker Retailing Initiative, was quoted in a story regarding Urban Outfitters' fourth-quarter sales.
Borsen-Zeitung (Germany), 2/8/08 - Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was interviewed about the U.S. economy, the stock market, recent interest rate cuts by the Fed, and emerging economies, including China.
The Washington Post, 2/9/08 - Jack Guttentag, professor emeritus of Finance, authored a column about the Federal Reserve Board's proposed approach to curbing abuses by mortgage brokers.
Financial Times, 2/9/08 - Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was cited in an article about "active" fund management and the performance of funds biased towards small-cap and value shares.
Deseret Morning News (Utah), 2/10/08 - Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor Professor of Management;
director, Center for Human Resources, was quoted in an article about how layoffs leave companies with a management gap. (The article was reprinted from The Wall Street Journal, 1/28/08)
The Sunday Times (UK), 2/10/08 - Wharton was cited as the venue for a UBS program in an article about UBS' efforts to assist women returning to the workforce.
ESPN.com, 2/10/08 - Justin Wolfers, assistant professor of Business and Public Policy, was interviewed regarding a report that he co-authored with Wharton faculty about Roger Clemens' career statistics. The study was also cited on WFXT (Boston).
Forbes.com, 2/11/08 - Howard Kunreuther, Cecilia Yen Koo Professor; professor of Decision Sciences and Business and Public Policy; co-director, Risk Management and Decision Processes Center, authored an op-ed about how long-term insurance can help homeowners in hurricane zones save money and protect themselves at the same time.
The Globe and Mail, 2/12/08 - Knowledge@Wharton was cited in an article about Microsoft's proposed purchase of Yahoo.
MarketWatch, 2/12/08 - Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was interviewed for an article regarding the impact that the additions and deletions of stocks from the Dow Jones Industrial Average has had on the index's performance.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 2/12/08 - Wharton was mentioned in an article about the need to assess future earning power when borrowing money for college.
Bloomberg TV, 2/13/08 - Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was interviewed regarding stock investment during the current economic downturn.
New York Post, 2/14/08 - Kenneth Shropshire, David W. Hauck Professor; professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics; director, Wharton Sports Business Initiative, was quoted in an article regarding Roger Clemens' Congressional testimony about his alleged steroid use.
New York Daily News, 2/15/08 - Justin Wolfers, assistant professor of Business and Public Policy, was quoted in a story about prediction markets and the presidential election.
The Washington Post, 2/16/08 - Jack Guttentag, professor emeritus of Finance, authored a column about the Federal Reserve Board's proposals to regulate mortgage servicing abuses.
The Boston Globe, 2/17/08 - Shane Jensen, assistant professor of Statistics, was interviewed regarding a study he co-authored with other Wharton faculty about baseball fielding prowess.
The Sacramento Bee, 2/17/08 - Susan Wachter, Richard B. Worley Professor of Financial Management; professor of Real Estate, Finance and City and Regional Planning, was quoted in a story about the downturn in California's economy and its relation to the housing crisis.
Calgary Herald, 2/17/08 - A Wharton study was cited in an article about Wal-Mart. (The same story appeared in the Ottawa Citizen).
Australian Financial Review, 2/18/08 - Wharton was mentioned as a leading business school in a story about Australian universities' efforts to improve student prospects for international work and study.
Fortune, 2/18/08 - Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was quoted in a feature about investing during the economic downturn.
USA Today, 2/18/08 - Mauro Guillen, Dr. Felix Zandman Professor in International Management; professor of Management and Sociology; director, Joseph H. Lauder Institute for Management & International Studies, was cited in an article about the trend for corporate governance to become more transparent worldwide.
The Economic Times, 2/19/08 - Sandhya Karpe, director of partnership programs for Wharton Executive Education, was cited in an article about the upsurge in courses designed for Indian executives.
The Globe and Mail, 2/19/08 - Xavier Dreze, assistant professor of Marketing, was quoted in an article about Sony and its use of strategic partnerships to dominate the high definition DVD market.
Bloomberg Radio, 2/19/08 - Susan Wachter, Richard B. Worley Professor of Financial Management; professor of Real Estate, Finance and City and Regional Planning, was interviewed regarding the U.S. housing economy.
Economist Intelligence Unit, 2/20 /08 - A Knoweledge@Wharton article about online marketing was reprinted from 2/6/08.
WBBR (Bloomberg Radio), 2/20/08 - Susan Wachter, Richard B. Worley Professor of Financial Management; professor of Real Estate, Finance and City and Regional Planning, was interviewed regarding mortgage issues related to the economic slowdown.
Philadelphia Daily News, 2/20/08 - First introduced at the Wharton Business School Plan Competition, a plush toy with interactive stories and games was noted as a highlight of the American International Toy Fair.
Indo-Asian News, 2/20/08 - Wharton was mentioned for its association with the Indian School of Business (ISB).
The New York Times, 2/22/08 - John Paul MacDuffie, associate professor of Management, was quoted in an article about Toyota, its training centers, and its plans for growth.
China Economic Review, 2/22/08 - A Knowledge@Wharton article about westernizing China's managers was cited.
CNNMoney.com, 2/22/08 - Stephen Hoch, Patty and Jay H. Baker Professor; professor of Marketing; director, Jay H. Baker Retailing Initiative, was interviewed for a story about what recent and upcoming quarterly sales results may indicate about the national economy.
Bizjournals.com, 2/22/08 - A $5-million gift by Julie Taffet Moelis, W '81, and Kenneth D. Moelis, W '81, was announced to support the Wharton Sports Business Initiative.
Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 2/23/08 - Research by Jonah Berger, assistant professor of Marketing, was featured in an article about the impact that environmental cues have on consumer behavior.
The Washington Post, 2/23/08 - Jack Guttentag, professor emeritus of Finance, authored a column about a new mortgage Web site, www.mortgagegrader.com.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2/24/08 - W. Bruce Allen, professor of Business and Public Policy, Regional Science, and Transportation; director, Wharton Transportation Program, was quoted in an article about a proposed Delta Air Lines merger.
Business Today (India), 2/24/08 - Wharton's association with ISB was mentioned in an article about ISB's growing global presence.
Financial Times, 2/25/08 - Wharton MBA students were mentioned in a story about internships that provide consulting services to donors, NGOs and other non-profit groups in developing countries.
Investment Dealers Digest, 2/25/08 - Philip Bond, assistant professor of Finance, and Thomas Dunfee, Joseph Kolodny Professor of Social Responsibility in Business; professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics; chairperson, Legal Studies and Business Ethics Department, were quoted in an article about ethics awareness.
Forbes.com, 2/25/08 - The Knowledge@Wharton article "The Economic Stimulus Package: Will it Work, and for Whom?" was reprinted from 2/20/08.
Computerworld, 2/25/08 - The Knowledge@Wharton article, "Chief Receptionist Officer? Title inflation Hits the C-Suite," was excerpted from 5/30/07.
ABC Radio National (Australia), 2/25/08 - Peggy Bishop Lane, Deputy Vice Dean of the Graduate Division, was interviewed regarding Wharton's online course lottery system.
Toronto Star, 2/25/08 - A Wharton study about Spatial Aggregate Fielding Evaluation, an analysis of baseball fielding data, was featured.
Business Standard (India), 2/26/08 - Knowledge@Wharton was cited in a story about corporate committee performance.
MSN Money.com, 2/26/08 - Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was quoted in an article about the record drop in housing prices. His book, The Future for Investors: Why the Tried and the True Triumph Over the Bold and New, was also cited.
The Wall Street Journal, 2/26/08 - Research by Todd Sinai, associate professor of Real Estate, was featured in an editorial about the impact that the mortgage-related stimulus plan would have on the residents of various states.
The Motley Fool.com, 2/27/08 - Research by Karen Lewis, Joseph and Ida Sondheimer Professor in International Economics and Finance; co-director, Weiss Center for International Financial Research and Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was cited in an article about international investing.
Bloomberg TV, 2/29/08 - Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was interviewed regarding recent moves in the stock market.
The Times (UK), 2/28/08 - Chris Higgins, of Wharton Career Management, was quoted in an article about the demand for jobs in the banking sector.
Post Magazine, (UK), 2/28/08 - A study co-authored by the Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center was cited in an article about the threat to the agriculture industry from climate change.
Dow Jones International News, 2/28/08 - Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was cited in an article about trends in the stock market. His book, Stocks for the Long Run, was also cited.
The Sacremento Bee, 2/28/08 - A Wharton study about the relationship between green space and property value was cited in a story about California community planning.
The New York Times, 2/29/08 - Todd Sinai, Associate Professor of Real Estate, was quoted in a story about foreclosure and borrowers' additional incentive to walk away from home mortgages facing default.
Congressional Documents and Publications, 2/29/08 - Susan Wachter, Richard B. Worley Professor of Financial Management; professor of Real Estate, Finance and City and Regional Planning, was noted as a witness who testified before Congress about executive compensation and the mortgage crisis.
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