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Wall Street Not Immediately Fazed by Starbucks' Philly Racial Embarrassment, but Huge Risks Remain

Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School discussed a racial-profiling incident at a Philadelphia Starbucks. Werbach believes that the company will “not see any lasting damage” from the bad publicity but recommended that they work on their internal culture to prevent a repeat.

Starbucks' Racial Blunder Shows It's Too Invested in the 'Yoga-pants' Set and Must Diversify Culture, PR Exec Says

Americus Reed and Kevin Werbach of the Wharton school both spoke about the aftermath of a racial-profiling incident at a Starbucks in Philadelphia. Reed noted that Starbucks has taken quick steps to remedy the situation and that the brand will likely benefit from the 24-hour news cycle’s rapid turnover.

Uber acquires the bike-share company Jump

Karl Ulrich of the Wharton School said that 10 years of product design leading up to Jump’s acquisition, in addition to the CEO’s background in city planning, has led to a good relationship with city officials.

Opinion: Using Antitrust Laws to Break Up Amazon, Facebook and Google Is Just Political Fantasy

Herbert Hovenkamp of the Law School and the Wharton School discussed antitrust law and identified key traits of monopolistic behavior. Hovenkamp stated that Amazon hasn’t committed antitrust violations with their competitively low margins.

Why Your North Face Jacket Is Called a ‘Ceptor’

Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School comments on how a product gets its name.

Janet Yellen, former chair of the Federal Reserve

Janet Yellen: What the Fed has learned since the financial crisis

Former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen reflected on regulators’ missteps in preventing the 2008 financial crisis during a recent interview with Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel.

With its Rich History of Steel, Pa. Anxiously Awaits Trump's Verdict on Tariffs

Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School casts doubt on Trump’s claims that new tariffs will create more steel manufacturing jobs for Pennsylvanians.

Amazon Prime Now Food Delivery Could Hit Philly, With Permit for University City Grocery Hub

Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School discussed Amazon’s expansion into food and beverage delivery in Philadelphia.

How Brain Science Found Its Way into Business School

Wharton professor Michael Platt discussed the effect of neuroscience on the “future of business education.”

An ‘honest broker’ for Washington

Since its inception, the Penn Wharton Budget Model has been at the forefront of informing the nation’s budget, providing fast, in-depth, and transparent analysis for policy makers, the media, and the general public alike.

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