Finance – Knowledge@Wharton

Knowledge@Wharton is the online business analysis journal of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

• Why the Fed Has a Hidden Influence on Foreign Affairs

  The Fed is largely seen as a domestic institution, but it quietly holds enormous sway on foreign affairs. Two Wharton professors ask: Should Congress have some input?

• Why Cash Won’t Lose Its Cachet Any Time Soon

  While cashless options gain traction, there is a growing clamor for keeping cash alive. Henk Esselink of the European Central Bank, explains why cash matters.

• With Losses Galore, Is Uber a Good Stock Investment?

  Uber’s debut as a public company has been awkward at best, but the bigger question is how well it will fare in the long run.