Visiting Scholars

WEP's Visiting Scholars program offers a unique opportunity for scholars from around the world to further their studies and engage in collaborative research efforts with Wharton faculty. Led by WEP co-director, Prof. Ian MacMillan, academics from Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, Italy, Ivory Coast and Japan have gained new research approaches through the program. WEP in Action learns first hand the Visiting Scholars program's impact through a discussion with two guests, one who has returned for a visit and one who has stayed on (and on).

Iqbal Quadir on Connections

"We could fish or farm as people have done for thousands of years. But connectivity allows for complex economic activities." Iqbal Quadir (WG'87) explains how supplying telephones to Bangladeshis can actually serve a greater economic purpose.

Iqbal Quadir on Societal Enrepreneurship

"I... established a real company for which people should pay real money." Iqbal Quadir (WG'87) talks about the profit motive inspiring social entrepreneurs like himself.

Anne Kalin on Doing Business in Poland

"Do not bribe... or they will own you." Anne Kalin (WG'91) explains the obvious and not so obvious reasons for avoiding corruption in emerging markets.