Misconceptions about India’s multiple languages abound, ranging from the belief that the most widely spoken language in the country is called “Hindu,” to the idea that India’s hundreds of languages are all related, all the way to the assumption that there even is a majority language. These are false. The…Read More
Monthly Archives: June 2015
Why the Maggi Noodle Recall Has Landed Nestle in Hot Water
The Indian government’s accusations that Nestle’s popular Maggi noodle brand contains dangerous levels of lead and MSG have left the company reeling. Can Maggi — and Nestle — recover?
Will the U.S. Build a Better R&D Tax Credit Regime This Time Around?
Amid the drumbeat to make R&D tax credits permanent, big questions loom over reach and complexity. But what will drive the most innovation?
How Wealth and Education — Not Access — Drive Healthy Food Choices
Policy makers need to focus on spreading awareness of healthy foods among low-income and low-education households, suggests new research by Wharton’s Jessie Handbury.
Spanish Program Abroad
Our group of fifteen Spanish trackers has been enjoying our first two weeks in Peru, indulging in the wonderful gastronomy Lima has to offer and learning about the country’s recent growth. During the first decade of the 21st century, Peru experienced very strong economic performance, achieving 8.5% GDP growth in…Read More
One Entrepreneur’s Plan to Transform Africa
Fred Swaniker’s African Leadership Academy and his African Leadership Network are already helping thousands of young people become entrepreneurs, activists and professionals. His latest effort, the African Leadership Universities, could multiply that exponentially.
How Independent Directors Bridge the Information Gap
When a company’s board has a higher proportion of independent directors, the company behaves in a more transparent way. But which is the cause, and which is the effect? Wharton accounting professors Christopher Armstrong and Wayne Guay explain.
Navigating the Ripple Effects of a Higher Minimum Wage
With Los Angeles raising its minimum wage, other states and cities could follow suit. Such moves could also cause social unrest and boost unions, say experts.
The Great Mismatch: Addressing Barriers to Global Capital Flows
A great mismatch exists between developed markets’ underperforming capital and the developing world’s huge investment needs. But solutions are out there.
‘Will College Pay Off?’ A Surprising Cost-benefit Analysis
Wharton’s Peter Cappelli demystifies the decision about where – and whether – to invest in a U.S. college education.
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