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Cover of Geostrategy by Design by Witold Henisz.

(Outlet: Wharton Magazine) Insights from Wharton professors on immigration, parenthood, geopolitical risk, and artificial intelligence. Read More

How to Resolve Conflict in Business

Two business men holding briefcases with antlers on their heads stand off angrily on an outdoor wasteland.

(Outlet: Wharton Magazine) Alas, disputes, disagreements, and discord are parts of human nature (and that seems to go double for the nature of business). But research into a variety of scenarios, from interpersonal tension to geopolitical friction, offers hope for a more successful path forward. Here, five Wharton faculty share insights about conflict in its ...Read More

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  • ESG Investments Lead to Higher Sales
    Consumers really do care about ESG, according to research by Wharton visiting professor Jean-Marie Meier.…Read More
  • How Does ESG Emphasis Impact a Company’s Value?
    Research co-authored by Wharton’s Serguei Netessine examines how discussing nonmaterial and material ESG factors in companies’ earnings calls influences their overall worth. …Read More
  • The Overlooked Causes of Air Pollution
    Short bursts of air pollution, often caused by indoor cooking, are being neglected by existing regulations, according to research by Wharton’s Susanna Berkouwer. …Read More
  • Are Companies Embracing CSR?
    While ESG investing is reportedly waning on Wall Street, a new Wharton report looks at how top organizations are handling social responsibility.…Read More

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