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It’s a Dangerous Job – but Does Someone Have to Do It?

Paying people more to do a physically dangerous job doesn’t absolve companies of the ethical question of whether it is permissible to expose employees to risk, a new Wharton paper argues.

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Do Corporate Audits Lead to Insider Trading?

Wharton research looks at whether corporate insiders trade more around the audit report date -- and what it means.

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Beyond Clicks: Getting the Most out of Big Data

Recent Wharton research aims to help companies navigate the complicated waters of Big Data by offering a better way to use predictive analytics.

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Preventing the Next Housing Crisis

Overly loose mortgage standards are not exactly making a comeback, but some loans today are close to regulatory guardrails. New Wharton research offers a tool that can help regulators know when things...

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How Big Data Can Inform Investment Decisions

Investors and managers need more than just reams of information to make good decisions -- they need to know which data are important and how to use them, Wharton research finds.

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Can Annuities Help Grow Your Retirement Nest Egg?

New research from Wharton professor Olivia Mitchell looks at how annuities can help secure enough retirement income when the products are included in pension plan menus.

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What Slows Urban Mobility in India — and How to Fix It

Like many countries, India's largest cities are congested. But congestion pricing won’t work because mobility is affected by other factors besides vehicle traffic, according to Wharton research.

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How Modern Monarchies Are Evolving

With the arrival of a new royal baby in the U.K., it’s a good time to look at the changing state of the modern monarchy, says Wharton’s Mauro Guillen.

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User-generated Content: The Medium Impacts the Message

When we write reviews, send tweets or create other online content, the type of device we use matters, according to new Wharton research.

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Does Diversity Training Really Work?

New research from Wharton examines whether online diversity training really changes the behaviors and attitudes of employees.

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For the Win: Using Connected Strategies to Gain a Competitive Advantage

In their new book, Wharton's Nicolaj Siggelkow and Christian Terwiesch explain how a “connected strategy” helps businesses create more value for themselves and their customers.

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Why the Fed Has a Hidden Influence on Foreign Affairs

The Fed is largely seen as a domestic institution, but it quietly holds enormous sway on foreign affairs. Two Wharton professors ask: Should Congress have some input?

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Sin and Soda: Can We Tax Our Way to Healthier Behavior?

New Wharton research analyzes the results of a tax on sugary beverages to determine the optimal rate.

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Anger at Work: How Negative Emotions Cloud Judgment

New Wharton research reveals that angry people often lose the ability to see problems from another point of view. This can hamper efforts to resolve conflict.

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Managerial Contractors: Does the Freedom Outweigh the Downsides?

In their latest research, Wharton’s Matthew Bidwell and Tracy Anderson explore the benefits and drawbacks of contractors taking on managerial roles.

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Why Big Business Is Making a Giant Leap into Space

As the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing approaches in July, big business is taking space more seriously -- and interest is quickly moving from the fringe to the mainstream.

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Private Mortgage Insurance Protection: Are We Any Safer Today?

Wharton's Benjamin Keys looks at why systems to protect taxpayers from the mortgage market losses suffered in the financial crisis are still not strong enough.

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When and How Entrepreneurs Pivot

Wharton’s Jacqueline Kirtley studied seven early-stage firms in the energy and cleantech sector to learn how strategic changes actually play out in the startup world.

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With High-deductible Employer Health Plans, Who Wins?

High-deductible employer health plans are cheaper for businesses and may also be cheaper for employees. But are they too much of a gamble?

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Life and Debt Question: Are Bank Loans More Pricey Than Bonds?

In his latest research, Wharton’s Michael Schwert uses a novel data set to examine the pricing of bank loans relative to capital market debt.

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