Wharton in the News
December 2003

Korea Times, 12/1/03 — Mauro Guillen, Dr. Felix Zandman Professor of International Management, was quoted in an article about the positive growth in the Korean economy.

Buyouts, 12/1/03 — Robert Amen, WG'04, was mentioned in regard to his position as senior associate of Vector Capital, which he will resume after receiving his MBA from Wharton.

Investment News, 12/1/03 — David Musto, associate professor of finance, was quoted in an article about the connection between performance and questionable stock trading.

Money, 12/1/03 — Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was interviewed about the importance of timing in stock investments.

Wall Street Journal, 12/1/03 — Wharton research was mentioned in an article on comparisons between U.S. stocks and international mutual funds. (Also mentioned in the Asian Wall Street Journal)

Consulting to Management, 12/1/03 — Wharton research was mentioned in an article on the decline of the small business revolution.

IDG Data, 12/1/03 — Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor Professor of Management, was quoted about the rate of mass retirement in various business sectors that will take place in the near future.

Nation Thailand, 12/3/03 — Wharton was mentioned in an article as having a top MBA program among international students.

AFX Asia, 12/3/03 — Robert Mittelstaedt, vice dean and director, Aresty Institute of Executive Education, was quoted in an article about future leadership in the Disney Corporation.

Star Ledger, 12/4/03 — The Wharton Club of New Jersey was mentioned in an article about an upcoming event in conjunction with the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Denver Post, 12/5/03 — Robert Mittelstaedt, vice dean and director, Aresty Institute of Executive Education, was quoted in an article about the elections taking place with Qwest's board of directors.

Wall Street Journal, 12/5/03 — Stephen Hoch, John J. Pomerantz Professor of Marketing, was quoted in an article about the average growth of the retail industry. (Also mentioned in the Globe and Mail)

Economic Times, 12/5/03 — Wharton was mentioned in an article regarding research in the biotechnology sectors.

Independent London, 12/6/03 — Wharton was mentioned as being one of the top business schools that attracts British students

Financial Times, 12/6/03 — Wharton research was mentioned in an article on a study done on directors' share dealings and the market's performance.

BusinessWeek, 12/8/03 — Wharton was mentioned in an article regarding its consulting relationship with the Indian School of Business.

Forbes, 12/8/03 — Mark Pauly, Bendheim Professor; Professor of Health Care Systems, Business and Public Policy, Insurance and Risk Management, and Economics, was quoted in an article about the importation of prescription drugs.

Philadelphia Inquirer, 12/9/03 — Andrew Metrick, associate professor of finance, was quoted in an article about the growth index in small and mid-cap funds.

Financial Times, 12/12/03 — Wharton was mentioned in an article on model alliances between U.S. and international business schools.

USA Today, 12/12/03 — Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was quoted in an article about the recent performance in the Dow Jones industrials.

American Banker, 12/12/03 — Kenneth Thomas, lecturer in the Finance Department, was mentioned in an article about Community Reinvestment Act regulations.

Korea Times, 12/12/03 — Mauro Guillen, Dr. Felix Zandman Professor of International Management, was quoted in an article about the long-term prospects in the Korean economy.

Times of India, 12/12/03 — Wharton was mentioned in an article about Indian students studying abroad.

Chicago Sun-Times, 12/14/03 — Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was quoted in an article about the recent up-swing in the stock market.

Financial Times, 12/15/03 — Wayne Guay, assistant professor of accounting, was mentioned in an article about his study on the effect of stock options per share at various companies.

Denver Post, 12/15/03 — Robert Mittelstaedt, vice dean and director, Aresty Institute of Executive Education, was quoted in an article about the leadership strategies involved in Qwest Corporation.

Reuters News, 12/16/03 — Stephen Hoch, John J. Pomerantz Professor of Marketing, was quoted in an article about the increased use of gift cards for holiday presents.

Financial Times, 12/16/03 — Wharton was mentioned in an article about the pursuit of the MBA degree by international students and the alliances with foreign business schools.

Financial Times, 12/16/03 — Wharton was mentioned in an article about western techniques being used to promote international business schools.

Financial Times, 12/17/03 — Robert Mittelstaedt, vice dean and director, Aresty Institute of Executive Education, was quoted in an article about the opportunities and trends companies will face in the future growth of digitization.

Dow Jones News, 12/19/03 — A Knowledge@Wharton article featuring Thomas Donaldson, Mark O. Winkelman Professor; Professor of Legal Studies, was mentioned in an article on the underlying reasons for corporate scandals.

Fortune, 12/22/03 — Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was featured in an article as one of the top 50 investment specialists cited in 2004 Guide of the Best Business Investors.

Mondaq Business Briefing, 12/22/03 — A study by Eric Clemons, professor of operations and information management, and Lorin Hitt, Alberto Vitale Term Associate Professor of Operations and Information Management, was mentioned in an article about contracts and the exchange of goods for services.

Financial Times, 12/24/03 — Joel Waldfogel, Joel S. Ehrenkranz Family Professor, Professor of Business and Public Policy, was quoted in an article on the value of holiday gifts that come from foreign markets on local economies.

Denver Post, 12/25/03 — Barbara Kahn, vice dean of the Undergraduate Division, Dorothy Silberberg Professor; Professor of Marketing, was quoted in an article about the ethical use of a big-business name in a non profit campaign.

New York Times, 12/28/03 — Kenneth Shropshire, David W. Hauck Professor, Professor of Legal Studies, was quoted in an article about leadership in the National Football League and the Baltimore Ravens.

Philadelphia Inquirer, 12/28/03 — Wharton was mentioned in an article about accounting firms and their new role in corporate responsibility.

Nightly Business Report, 12/30/03 — Mukul Pandya, editor and director of Knowledge@Wharton, was interviewed on American jobs moving overseas.

Financial Times, 12/30/03 — A study done by Andrew Metrick, associate professor of finance, was mentioned in an article about the codification of best practices in corporate governance.

CBS News, 12/30/03 — Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance, was interviewed about consumer confidence in the U.S. economy in the past year.

Star Ledger, 12/31/03 — Jack Guttentag, emeritus professor of finance, was mentioned in an article about standard interest rates for current mortgages.

Herald London, 12/31/03 — Wharton's Executive Education Program was mentioned in an article about lectures offered to CEOs on new trends in science and technology and their impact on the global economy.