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Knowledge@Wharton

Will IKEA Find a Home in India?

IKEA’s entry into India is expected to boost the country’s nascent branded furniture market. Meanwhile, Indian firms are gearing up for competition.

October 27, 2017   |   Knowledge@Wharton

Does Investing in Cutting-edge Tech Attract Better Workers?

Recent Wharton research examines the shifting priorities of the tech labor market and its implications for workers – and for other industries.

October 27, 2017   |   Knowledge@Wharton

How to Keep a Company from Leaving Town

When it was time to turn out the lights at the GM plant in Lansing, Mich., the mayor, and many layers of government and social organizations, swung into frenzied action to save the day.

October 26, 2017   |   Knowledge@Wharton

How Public-private Partnerships Can Boost Innovation in Health Care

Complexity, increasingly complex technologies and rapidly changing disease patterns make institutional partnerships for health care construction projects more viable.

October 26, 2017   |   Knowledge@Wharton

Why What Happened in Vegas Won’t Stay in Vegas

Mass shootings end in grief and frustration because of the fruitless struggle to find solutions. This op-ed looks at some common-sense answers that could gather wide support.

October 26, 2017   |   Knowledge@Wharton

The Headquarters Checklist: How Do Companies Pick a Location?

Amazon’s search for a second headquarters has cities competing in a high-profile dog and pony show. But what qualities do companies actually look for? And what could it mean for the city that “wins”?

October 24, 2017   |   Knowledge@Wharton

Can Volkswagen Rebuild Its Brand?

A recent book goes behind the scenes of the Volkswagen scandal to examine what drove the automaker to cheat and whether its culture can change.

October 24, 2017   |   Knowledge@Wharton

What Does the Future Hold for NAFTA?

Talks about the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement have reached an impasse, and it may be difficult for the three nations at the bargaining table to find a way forward.

October 23, 2017   |   Knowledge@Wharton

Why Luck Is the Silent Partner of Success

Most of us are reluctant to admit the strong role that luck often plays in success. That makes many people less willing to support public investments of the type that make their success possible.

October 20, 2017   |   Knowledge@Wharton

India’s Economic Slowdown: Is It Dire, or Just a Disruption?

Although some are saying that India is facing an economic crisis, analysts disagree about what’s behind the country’s recent decline in growth, or what the long-term effects will be.

October 20, 2017   |   Knowledge@Wharton

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