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How Firm Power in Labor Markets Mutes the Impact of Monetary Policy

How Firm Power in Labor Markets Mutes the Impact of Monetary Policy

2026-03-11

New Wharton research reveals that firms with high labor market power (monopsony) blunt the employment and wage effects of interest rate cuts, leading to a 24% reduction in output gains and a misallocation of resources toward less productive firms.

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Retro-Innovation How to Profit from Reviving the Past

Retro-Innovation How to Profit from Reviving the Past

2026-03-05

An analysis of the retro-innovation trend driven by digital fatigue and wellness, outlining three key strategies for businesses to capitalize on this growing market opportunity.

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How Lemon Shocks Distort Capital Markets and Depress Aggregate Investment

How Lemon Shocks Distort Capital Markets and Depress Aggregate Investment

2026-03-01

A Wharton study quantifies how information asymmetry creates a lemons wedge, stifling investment by high-quality firms and imposing significant long-term costs on GDP growth.

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Future of Finance 2026 3 Key Inflection Points from Whartons Forum

Future of Finance 2026 3 Key Inflection Points from Whartons Forum

2026-02-28

Key insights from Whartons Future of Finance Forum Why AI will transform finance most, the reality of a digital dollar, and the outlook on global debt and Fed independence.

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Olympics vs. Super Bowl Decoding the Core Differences in Mega-Event Marketing

Olympics vs. Super Bowl Decoding the Core Differences in Mega-Event Marketing

2026-02-22

Wharton expert Annie Wilson breaks down the distinct advertising strategies for the Olympics and Super Bowl, offering key insights for brands to capitalize on each platform.

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The Economics of Swiping How Dating Apps Are Reshaping Marriage and Markets

The Economics of Swiping How Dating Apps Are Reshaping Marriage and Markets

2026-02-17

Wharton research reveals mobile dating apps correlate with declining marriage rates and a shift away from educational homogamy, presenting new challenges for consumer markets.

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The Investor Blind Spot How Correlation Neglect Creates Predictable Market Patterns

The Investor Blind Spot How Correlation Neglect Creates Predictable Market Patterns

2026-02-15

New Wharton research reveals investors systematically overreact to repetitive earnings news, creating a predictable return pattern tied to the quarterly cycle.

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The Delaware Premium How a Balanced Judiciary Boosts Investor Wealth

The Delaware Premium How a Balanced Judiciary Boosts Investor Wealth

2026-01-22

An empirical analysis reveals how Delawares unique judicial system creates tangible shareholder value and what it means for corporate strategy.

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