> Iwan Barankay, PhD Associate Professor of Management; Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests:Political economy, behavioral economics, field experiments, personnel economics About Iwan Iwan Barankay is a behavioral economist and Associate Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania where he studies how to design monetary and non-monetary incentives to raise productivity and cooperation in the workplace or to incite people to be more adherent to a healthy lifestyle. All of his studies use evidence from the field by using experiments to test his ideas and theories inside firms and organizations rather than a lab. Building on insights in contract theory and behavioral economics his work has shown how simple changes to incentive schemes inside the workplace lead to improved profits. Professor Barankay has won numerous prizes for his research including a prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship, an award given annually to scientists and scholars who demonstrate outstanding promise and potential to contribute substantially to economics. His articles have appeared in all major economics journals including Econometrica, The Quarterly Journal of Economics, and The Review of Economic Studies. Read full faculty bio on Wharton websiteExecutive Education Programs TaughtLeading and Managing People: Strategies for a Changing WorkforceFor today’s leaders, effective team leadership is no longer just about oversight — it's about strategic people management. Attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent has become a leadership imperative, not just a function reserved solely for HR. Staying ahead of the curve now requires team leaders and senior managers to develop both an evolved skillset and deep understanding of best practices, emerging trends, and technologies. This program will equip participants with practical, evidence-based tools to lead high-performing teams — all through the lens of the future of work.
