Knowledge@Wharton Newsletter - February 22, 2017

February 22, 2017

TECHNOLOGY

How Net Neutrality Will Fare Under Trump’s FCC

The new FCC chairman, Ajit Pai, is a noted critic of net neutrality regulations but there may be fewer changes coming than you think.

PUBLIC POLICY

The Republican Health Care Plan: Do the Promises Add Up?

Experts worry that the Republican health care proposals set forth in a recent policy brief could hurt younger people with lower incomes, among others.

Wharton Business Radio

Tarnopol Dean’s Lecture – Trump Administration and Economic Impact
Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett leads a discussion with faculty panelists about the Trump administration’s future impact on the American economy, financial markets, economic policy and global affairs. Listen here.

K@W and NTT DATA

The CFO Imperative: Next-gen Technology Drives Cost Optimization
Cost-optimization strategies must include IT and business initiatives to make sure investments are maximized for long-term growth and profits. In this effort, next-generation technology becomes a critical partner. Read the paper.

MANAGEMENT

You’re Happy and You Know It — Why You Probably Shouldn’t Show It

New Wharton research finds that abundantly happy people are perceived as innocent and unsophisticated, which makes them more vulnerable to deception.

PUBLIC POLICY

How the Federal Reserve Can Maintain Its Independence

Retaining the Federal Reserve’s autonomy is a top concern as President Trump’s appointments could occupy key roles, say experts.

PUBLIC POLICY

Does India Need a Radically Different Approach for Rapid Growth?

Participants at the 2017 One Globe Forum in New Delhi suggested ways India can overcome the challenges that stand in the way of its transformation into a knowledge economy.

Wharton Digital Press

The Ostrich Paradox: Why We Underprepare for Disasters
The Ostrich Paradox is “a must-read for everyone who cares about risk,” according to Daniel Kahneman, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and author of Thinking, Fast and Slow. Learn more.

Wharton Executive Education

Mergers and Acquisitions
Our interdisciplinary faculty and industry speakers help you select, assess and evaluate potential opportunities. Examine acquisition strategy, valuation techniques, tax issues, due diligence and post-acquisition integration. Learn more.

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