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How the Blockchain Can Transform Government

Though blockchain is still in its early stages, now is the time for the public and private sector to experiment, and figure out where the real opportunities are, says Wharton’s Kevin Werbach.

July 5, 2018   |   Knowledge@Wharton

How Venmo Plans to Stay on Top in P2P Payments

Venmo COO Michael Vaughan explains why the company’s user experience is a key advantage.

July 5, 2018   |   Knowledge@Wharton

Girls Who Invest: Building a Pipeline for Women in Finance

CEO Janet Cowell explains how her organization is working toward a goal of 30% of the world’s investable capital being managed by women by 2030.

July 5, 2018   |   Knowledge@Wharton

How Justice Kennedy’s Departure Will Reshape SCOTUS

The Supreme Court wrapped up its term last week with a bombshell announcement about the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, a conservative who served as a swing vote in several key cases.

July 2, 2018   |   Knowledge@Wharton

Curbing Emissions: Can Satellites Help Keep China on Track?

A study of emissions at Chinese coal power plants holds important lessons in shaping regulations and tracking compliance.

July 2, 2018   |   Knowledge@Wharton

Co-opting the Constitution: How Corporations Influence American Law

Corporations have had an outsized influence on the evolution of law in America since the Revolution. UCLA law professor Adam Winkler discusses the history up to the present, based on his new book.

July 2, 2018   |   Knowledge@Wharton

Is Uber’s London Win a Sign of Better Times Ahead?

Uber still faces close scrutiny by regulators worldwide as it mends its ways while ceding market share to rivals, says Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie.

June 29, 2018   |   Knowledge@Wharton

Steve Ballmer: Why Good Data Are Hard to Find – and How to Fix That

According to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, the U.S. is best served if politicians base public policy on indisputable, historical and timely facts. The problem is pulling them together.

June 29, 2018   |   Knowledge@Wharton

Is an Apology an Effective Marketing Campaign?

Brands including Facebook, Wells Fargo and Uber have unveiled ad campaigns focused on making amends for recent misdeeds. But is it the right move?

June 28, 2018   |   Knowledge@Wharton

Planting Seeds of Success in Africa

Nonprofit myAgro’s novel financing model is transforming the way African farmers pay for their harvests.

June 28, 2018   |   Knowledge@Wharton

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