The Power of the Underdog

Research by assistant management professor Samir Nurmohamed reveals the advantages of being an underdog (or at least believing you’re one).

Speaking Truth to Policymakers

The Penn Wharton Budget Model uses data to analyze legislation through a non-partisan lens.

The Data Will Save Us

Or at least, that’s the hope of Wharton professor Duncan Watts, whose new initiative, the Penn Media Accountability Project, aims to expose bias in journalism by building a huge database of news for researchers and journalism watchdogs to analyze. What’s at stake? Only the future of the free press and perhaps democracy itself.

Data: Org-Chart Myths, Risky Investments, Office Vacancies, and More

Data: High Health-Care Costs, Entrepreneurship, EVs, and More

How to Be Smart About Artificial Intelligence

Operations, Information, and Decisions professor Lynn Wu examines which types of innovation are best suited for AI solutions.

Jonah Berger on Pets, Ice Cream, and Charity

New research by the Wharton marketing professor explores how self-expression inspires giving.

How Can Academic Research Reach the Masses?

Wharton management professors offer three strategies for translating faculty research to broader audiences.

Data: Urban Flight, Inflation, IPOs, and More

Katy Milkman on the Science of Change

The Wharton professor and co-director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative discusses her new book aimed at helping individuals and managers inspire meaningful, lasting shifts in behavior.

Is There Social Good in Green Investing?

Research by associate finance professor Luke Taylor examines the impact of ESG stocks on society and investor portfolios.

Meritocracy, Bias, and Allyship in the Workplace

Research from professor Stephanie Creary shows that creating pathways to success for women and racial minorities in business requires a closer look at the many obstacles in their way.

Data: Voting Wait Times, Pre-IPO Confidentiality, and More

The latest research and insights from Knowledge@Wharton

The State of Gender Lens Investing

A new report from the Wharton Social Impact Initiative and consultancy Catalyst at Large illustrates key findings about the field.

Data: Superstitious Investors, Mindfulness at Work, and More

The latest research and insights from Knowledge@Wharton

When Going Green Doesn't Go as Planned

Environmental policies may be designed with the best of intentions, but they often lead to surprising consequences.