Richard Perlman

Richard Perlman
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  • MGMT2130 - Entrep Through Acquis.

    The objective of this course is to study the process of entrepreneurship through the acquisition of existing operating businesses. We will study this process through a series of lectures, assigned readings, case studies, and a final project which will follow the acquisition process. Freshmen require instructor's permission.

Knowledge at Wharton

Rethinking Urban Tax Policy Through Land Value Taxation

Wharton professor emeritus of finance explains how taxing land instead of buildings or income could help cities raise revenue while encouraging economic growth.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 5/8/2026
Judgment Is the New Bottleneck

Wharton's Matthew Bidwell speaks with Ritcha Ranjan, senior vice president of product at Expedia Group, on why building effective AI systems means designing for human judgment.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 5/7/2026
Balancing Performance and Prediction in Modern Golf Rankings

Columbia business school professor discusses the evolution of golf analytics, rankings, and decision-making in the sport.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 5/6/2026