“One percent of the developed world’s income could eliminate the leading causes of preventable death in the developing world,” contended Josh McCann during a Wharton persuasive speaking class. My classmate, a Wharton MBA student, was trying to convince professionals to donate 1% of their income to fight extreme poverty and…Read More
As the Philippines begins to respond to the destructive wake of Typhoon Haiyan, the world is watching and searching for ways to help. On Nov. 7, Typhoon Haiyan tore across the Philippines’ central islands, with wind speeds close to 200 miles per hour and storm surges of more than 16…Read More
By Matthew Brodsky Sure, the Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize is a joint initiative between the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School. But in two fast years, the program has become a showpiece for the Wharton Social Impact Initiative (WSII). “We like to say social impact is in…Read More
For a landlord, the economics of running an urban apartment complex can be dismal. Tenants without a sense of home ownership may damage the property, and with an average turnover of 100% every two years, losses from vacancy are high. Tenants also suffer. Constant turnover may leave the community vulnerable…Read More
