Richard Perlman

Richard Perlman
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Current Courses (Fall 2025)

  • 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.

    MGMT2130001 ( Syllabus )

All Courses

  • 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

What’s Behind the Endless Breakup-Merger Cycle?

Ferrero’s acquisition of WK Kellogg is the latest in the breakup-merger cycle among consumer packaged goods firms. Wharton’s Emilie Feldman explains why it won’t be the last.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 9/16/2025
Is Housework Holding Back Wage Equality?

New research from Wharton’s Corinne Low links unequal domestic workloads to stalled progress on closing the wage gap — and even declining marriage rates.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 9/16/2025
How Subjectivity Affects Stock Prices and Firm Valuations

Stock prices get corrected for good or bad news over much longer periods than is commonly expected, which explains both short-term returns and the level of firm valuation, according to a recent paper.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 9/16/2025