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Nov. 02, 2025 12:17 PM ETBy : Rob Williams, SA News Editor Comments The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School has been recognized as the world’s most influential business school for research that shapes real-world decision-making, according to the Financial Times Research Insights 2025 ranking. Nearly half of the 50 institutions on the list Quick Insights The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School is ranked first, followed by Harvard, Stanford, and Chicago Booth, based on research impact influencing real-world decisions. The FT ranking assesses peer-reviewed publications over five years, with emphasis on citations, policy report references, downloads, online discussion, SDG alignment, and teaching case study use. Debate exists over academia being too detached from business practice, and some fear that a focus on measurable impact could compromise scholarly independence. Recommended For You More Trending News
