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

The Psychology Behind Back-to-School Shopping

Patti Williams, Wharton associate professor of marketing, explains how back-to-school shopping blends family decisions, identity, nostalgia, budgets, and retail strategy.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 8/4/2026
How Credit Risk Is Factored in Corporate Bond Spreads

Recent Wharton research explains a long-standing puzzle in bond pricing to provide a more reliable foundation for evaluating corporate credit risk.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 8/3/2026
How Negotiation Skills Empower Girls

A decade-long Wharton study in Zambia found that a short course helped girls stay in school, delay marriage, and deliver strong returns on public funding at low cost.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 8/3/2026