16:12
2023-05-23
A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Ingrid Nembhard finds that patients who are treated with empathy have better health outcomes. She explains why empathy in health care delivery should become standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
38:59
2023-05-16
Access the full transcript on Knowledge at Wharton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
53:36
2023-04-04
In this episode of Leading Diversity at Work, Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks with two experts about inclusive storytelling and why it’s important for organizations to embrace diverse narratives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
15:51
2023-03-14
Wharton finance professor Itamar Drechsler discusses what led to the collapse of SVB and the questions it raises for banks, depositors and regulators going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
18:41
2023-03-10
Wharton professors Christian Terwiesch and Karl Ulrich discuss their new book, 'The Innovation Tournament Handbook,' a how-to manual for generating winning ideas and solutions in any organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
15:16
2023-02-20
What is the best medium for communicating with consumers? It depends on the content, according to the latest research from Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:30
2023-02-13
Customers are unhappy when their favorite retailers make it harder to earn rewards, as Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Best Buy have recently done. But firms have to walk a fine line between customer loyalty and profits, says Wharton’s Raghuram Iyengar. Hosted...
10:07
2023-02-06
Wharton’s Matthew Bidwell thinks the slew of new salary transparency laws sweeping the nation will help advance pay equity, although it may not raise salaries overall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
41:06
2023-02-06
In this episode of Leading Diversity at Work, Wharton’s Stephanie Creary leads a discussion on how major legal and policy decisions, including Florida’s Stop WOKE Act, are affecting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
13:01
2023-01-30
Wharton professor Christian Terwiesch analyzes ChatGPT's performance on his exam and why the controversial software has limitless potential to improve education, business, and a range of industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
9:41
2023-01-23
Financial literacy and clarity will help fix retirement planning gaps, according to a study that delved into multiple dimensions of under-saving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
17:16
2023-01-19
The SEC is amending a specific rule in hopes to make insider trading more difficult for company executives. Wharton’s Dan Taylor explains how it works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:39
2023-01-17
Wharton management professor Martine Haas says now that hybrid work has been around for a while, companies need to spend the next year figuring out what works best and refining their policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
18:18
2023-01-13
Divestiture is an important strategy for a company seeking healthy financial growth, one that is often overlooked. In her new book, Wharton’s Emilie Feldman explains why sometimes the best way to add value is through subtraction. Hosted on Acast. See a...
12:26
2023-01-10
After a year of rising mortgage rates and shortages in both supply and demand, the best option for prospective homebuyers and homeowners is to bide their time, says Wharton’s Susan Wachter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:11
2022-12-20
Time-limited sales are a marketing staple in retail stores, but those same scarcity tactics don’t work online to move products and increase profits. Wharton marketing professor Cait Lamberton explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
14:49
2022-12-19
Wharton management professor Iwan Barankay isn’t too worried about the possibility of a recession in America. Inflation, however, is still a threat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
8:36
2022-12-13
Many managers worry that algorithms alienate those who would rather deal with a real person than a robot. New research from Wharton’s Stefano Puntoni looks at how the attitudes of customers are influenced by algorithmic versus human decision-making. Hos...
16:07
2022-12-12
The worst of inflation is over, the Federal Reserve may begin to pare the funds rate, and equities are undervalued, says the Wharton professor emeritus of finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:33
2022-12-06
Nonprofits and charitable organizations can increase contributions simply by offering multiple-choice options that signal to potential donors what is appropriate to give. Wharton’s Alice Moon shares the results of her latest study. Hosted on Acast. See ...
13:36
2022-11-21
Wharton’s Kevin Werbach speaks with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM about the fall of FTX and the need for better cryptocurrency regulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:18
2022-11-15
Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim speaks with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM about how Elon Musk may handle content moderation on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
30:50
2022-11-10
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Corey Rosen, founder of the National Center for Employee Ownership, about how employee ownership plans are structured and why they yield great financial benefits for companies and workers alike. Hosted on Acast. ...
11:20
2022-11-07
Worried about backlash, some companies don’t openly share the steps they may be taking to reduce their carbon footprint. Wharton’s Mirko Heinle explains this troubling trend of “greenhushing” and what it means for climate change. Hosted on A...
10:25
2022-11-07
Wharton management professor Samir Nurmohamed talks about his latest paper, which finds that underdog self-narratives can help employees offset the negative psychological effects of prior discrimination and boost their confidence. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
59:04
2022-11-01
Diversity at Work podcast, Wharton’s Stephanie Creary and two guest experts tackle the thorny issue of microaggressions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
28:40
2022-11-01
‘The Customer-Base Audit,’ co-authored by Wharton’s Peter Fader, argues that firms cannot make fully informed decisions without first understanding their customers’ buying behavior and the actual health of their customer base. Hosted on Acast. See...
11:45
2022-10-10
Wharton marketing professor David Reibstein unveils his annual “Best Countries“ ranking and explains why Switzerland takes the top while the U.S. has never cracked first place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:50
2022-10-03
The Federal Reserve’s fiscal policy is meant to curb inflation, but it has a countervailing effect of squeezing an already tight real estate market, according to Wharton’s Susan Wachter. She explains why home prices likely won’t come down without si...
16:22
2022-09-23
Wharton’s Katy Milkman shares the lessons learned from last year’s Philly Vax Sweepstakes, a Penn-funded project designed to evaluate ways of increasing COVID-19 vaccines in the city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:26
2022-09-20
Wharton real estate professor Benjamin Keys offers a bleak forecast for home buyers, despite mortgage interest rates rising above 6% for the first time since 2008. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
19:19
2022-09-19
Wharton Dean Erika James and Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten discuss their new book, ’The Prepared Leader,’ and how they found the motivation and the staying power during the pandemic to write it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
9:34
2022-09-12
Wharton’s Matthew Bidwell explains why employers have bigger things to worry about than employees who are quiet quitting, a phrase that describes doing the bare minimum at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:04
2022-09-12
The proposed income-driven repayment program in the Biden Student Debt Relief Plan “could radically change how people finance college,” according to Kent Smetters, faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
8:25
2022-09-12
Wharton’s Ingrid Nembhard evaluates the Centers for Disease Control’s plan to reorganize the agency and regain public trust following two years of pandemic confusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:05
2022-09-06
Early actions by the Fed averted a financial crisis following the pandemic, but its later policies enabled an acceleration of inflation, according to Wharton’s Richard Herring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:59
2022-09-06
Housing sales are falling in response to rising interest rates, but the real estate market is not in a recession, according to Wharton’s Fernando Ferreira. He explains why the persistent lack of supply will continue to put pressure on homebuyers. Hosted...
10:00
2022-08-29
The proposed new taxes on share buybacks and book income are based on conceptual misunderstandings and will hurt investment, according to Wharton’s Jennifer Blouin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:42
2022-08-22
Billions in federal funding for computer chip manufacturing is a good start, says Wharton’s Morris Cohen, but may not be enough to help the U.S. overcome its East Asian competitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:30
2022-08-15
With health care accounting for nearly 20% of U.S. gross domestic product, Amazon’s latest acquisition of a primary care chain makes sense, says Wharton’s Harbir Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
14:49
2022-08-15
Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie says a combination of regulatory changes and financial incentives are guiding more Americans toward mass adoption of electric vehicles, factors that align with a new report from Bloomberg about EV sales. Hosted on Acast. Se...
30:57
2022-08-05
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Julienne Oyler, co-founder and CEO of the African Entrepreneur Collective, which helps micro, small, and medium businesses across East Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
6:46
2022-08-01
The U.S. Federal Reserve is trying to stabilize prices while avoiding a prolonged economic downturn, says Wharton’s Peter Conti-Brown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:44
2022-07-29
A new study co-authored by Wharton Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard explores the dilemma of digital etiquette for employees who befriend co-workers and managers online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:31
2022-07-18
U.S. inflation reached a new 40-year high in June. But if the current economic slowdown gathers pace, the Federal Reserve will likely be less aggressive with the next interest rate increase, according to Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
25:27
2022-07-18
In an episode of the “All Else Equal“ podcast series from Stanford Graduate School of Business, Wharton’s Jules van Binsbergen and Stanford’s Jonathan Berk discuss the strategies available to the social-minded investor, and why they are not clear-...
16:39
2022-07-12
When states boycott financial institutions over their ESG policies, it can have a chilling and costly effect on competition in the bond market, according to a new paper from Wharton’s Daniel Garrett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
43:18
2022-07-11
Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks to Tina Opie and Beth Livingston, two management professors who have written a new book on how to tear down the barriers that prevent women and marginalized groups from thriving in business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
9:38
2022-06-22
Wharton’s John Zhang dismisses the notion of “greedflation,” saying companies are right to raise prices to meet inflationary pressures created by factors beyond their control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:37
2022-06-21
Companies aren’t the only ones feeling pressure to meet environmental, social, and corporate governance metrics. Business schools are also working to ensure their coursework and research adhere to a higher standard of responsibility. Hosted on Acast. Se...
13:20
2022-06-21
Wharton finance professor Michael Roberts finds fault with Biden’s proposal to cancel student loan debt for millions of borrowers, saying it won’t make much of a dent in the $1.7 trillion problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
29:00
2022-06-20
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks with philanthropist and author Jean Case, who was a senior executive at AOL before launching the Case Foundation, about finding purpose and reaching beyond your bubble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
12:27
2022-06-13
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve’s moves to shape state education policy have triggered a broader debate on central bank activism. Wharton’s Christina Parajon Skinner weighs in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:41
2022-06-13
Paying employees daily has become a recruitment tool for companies in a tight labor market. But workers who access their wages on demand often develop a false sense of their own wealth and spend more, according to new research from Wharton’s Wendy De La...
9:27
2022-06-10
U.S. households had unusually high financial income with the surge in equity prices in fiscal year 2021, a Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis found. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:49
2022-06-06
Successful negotiators are frequently seen as uncompromising winners, but driving a hard bargain can create more harm than good. In his latest paper, Wharton’s Maurice Schweitzer explains why negotiators need to think about the long-term relationship wi...
12:00
2022-06-06
Wharton’s Emilie Feldman analyzes the turbulent battle over Spirit Airlines and explains why both Frontier and JetBlue want to take over the ultra-low-cost carrier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:16
2022-05-31
Hyundai’s investment in high-tech production facilities in the U.S. could fuel innovation and employment growth, says Wharton’s Lynn Wu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
14:01
2022-05-30
A Research paper co-authored by Wharton’s Daniel Taylor formed the basis for a bill in Congress that aims to level the ground on insider trading disclosures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:18
2022-05-25
A boss can be the most consequential person in an employee’s career. New research from Wharton’s Matthew Bidwell examines what happens to employee pay and promotion when that relationship is severed by turnover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
11:50
2022-05-10
Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says that high inflation will last until 2024 and the Fed is playing catch-up with its late response. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:26
2022-05-09
Inflation is forcing most consumers to make hard choices about which loyalty programs they want to pay for, so retailers had better get them right. Wharton’s Raghuram Iyengar offers advice based on new research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
13:21
2022-05-09
From the war in Ukraine to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Florida, companies are increasingly speaking out on social issues. Wharton management professor Stephanie Creary explains why silence is no longer golden for firms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
11:03
2022-05-02
Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter will undoubtedly reshape the company. But Wharton experts say Musk’s desire to unlock the platform’s free speech potential may not be a winning business strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
32:22
2022-04-28
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks with Wharton management professor Witold Henisz about how investors can evaluate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria and why they should deeply engage with firms if they want to effect change. Hosted on A...
16:54
2022-04-25
The billionaire space race may seem like the ultimate self-indulgence for titans of industry, but Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Richard Branson are taking risks that will result in rewards on a global scale. Wharton management professor Rahul Kapoor explains...
10:55
2022-04-18
The war in Ukraine has sparked doomsday predictions about the end of globalization, but Wharton’s Exequiel (Zeke) Hernandez says the dependencies countries have on each other are here to stay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
17:07
2022-04-18
A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Santiago Gallino has a clear message for online retailers: Clean up that slow-loading website or risk losing sales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
7:41
2022-04-12
The SEC wants publicly traded companies to disclose detailed information about their climate-risk activities. Wharton’s Witold Henisz explains why doing so could lead to significant changes for businesses, investors, and the planet. Hosted on Acast. See...
13:45
2022-04-11
Many macro factors and regulatory uncertainty lower IPO market sentiment, but a hugely successful offering could reignite it, says Wharton’s David Hsu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:59
2022-04-11
Wharton‘s Benjamin Keys explains why higher mortgage interest rates are discouraging home buyers, but not for long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:18
2022-03-30
Wharton’s Kevin Werbach explains why the Biden administration’s executive order to develop a national policy on cryptocurrency is an important step forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
34:52
2022-03-23
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Liesel Pritzker Simmons, co-founder of Blue Haven Initiative, about her journey from child actor to a leader in impact investing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
14:32
2022-03-23
When faced with difficult customers, gig workers engage in different resistance tactics to gain back some control over their jobs, according to new research from Wharton’s Lindsey Cameron. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:00
2022-03-23
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has transformed into a masterful communicator and powerful leader during his nation’s crisis, according to Wharton’s Michael Useem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:03
2022-03-16
Economic sanctions against Russia have cratered the ruble and caused product shortages. Massive job losses could be next, explains Wharton finance professor Nikolai Roussanov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:56
2022-03-16
Company wellness programs are well intended, but they don’t result in cost savings because they aren’t tailored to help the most vulnerable employees, Wharton’s Iwan Barankay explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:15
2022-03-16
Wharton management professor Matthew Bidwell is feeling optimistic about the U.S. labor market as unemployment trends down. But inflation remains ”the wild card,” he says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
14:28
2022-03-07
New research co-authored by Wharton’s Jonah Berger quantifies why some movies television shows and other stories are more successful than others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:58
2022-02-28
The demand for office space is unlikely to rebound to pre-COVID levels because workers want flexibility says Wharton real estate professor Joseph Gyourko. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:20
2022-02-15
Wharton marketing professor Patti Williams offers her take on this year’s Super Bowl ads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:32
2022-02-14
Amazon may have the Midas touch but will its effort to open a clothing store succeed? Wharton’s Santiago Gallino explains what the company must do to make Amazon Style work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
30:49
2022-02-14
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Roma McCaig senior vice president of impact and communications at Clif Bar & Company about living the company’s “five aspirations.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:37
2022-02-08
The lack of centralized data systems in the U.S. is hampering the country’s ability to beat back the COVID-19 pandemic according to Wharton’s Adi Wyner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
39:44
2022-02-08
Wharton’s Angela Duckworth talks to Ayelet Fishbach author of the new book ’Get It Done ’ which offers a framework for setting and attaining goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:22
2022-02-01
Hospitals can do more to deploy technology in their operational decision-making improving conditions for workers and outcomes for patients says Wharton’s Hummy Song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
32:25
2022-01-24
Wharton’s Katherine Klein interviews Maoz (Michael) Brown head of research for the Wharton Social Impact Initiative about a study revealing some of the problems with measurement in impact investing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
9:26
2022-01-18
Low interest rates and work-from-home trends bode well this year for home building and prices but much depends on how the Federal Reserve responds to rising inflation says Wharton’s Susan Wachter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
22:13:46
2022-01-18
During a Leading Diversity@Wharton event Wharton’s Stephanie Creary spoke with experts about how increasing access to accurate data can help drive changes in DEI policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:24
2022-01-18
Daily planning can help employees feel in control and more engaged at work. But the best type of planning depends on their role and environment explains Wharton management professor Michael Parke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
10:40
2022-01-11
Stock prices will keep climbing this year but slow their pace and interest rate increases are overdue says Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:14
2022-01-10
Wharton’s Katy Milkman shares insights from a new megastudy on exercise that reveals the best ways to change behavior at scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
14:29
2022-01-10
A new study from Wharton’s Saerom (Ronnie) Lee pushes back against the popular view that startups work best without a hierarchical management structure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
8:28
2021-12-21
Investors in 2022 will have a wider range of options beyond the stock market says Wharton’s Itay Goldstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
28:58
2021-12-21
Wharton’s Katherine Klein interviews Cheryl Dorsey president of social impact talent spotter and global nonprofit Echoing Green about the power and potential of social innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:00
2021-12-14
New research from Wharton’s Britta Glennon and Exequiel “Zeke” Hernandez shows how employing skilled immigrants can give organizations a competitive edge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:56
2021-12-06
Returns are costly for retailers and even more expensive for the planet when unwanted products end up in landfills. Wharton’s Gad Allon explains how innovating the reverse supply chain coupled with changing consumer attitudes can help. Hosted on Acast. ...
9:20
2021-12-06
Wharton marketing lecturer Annie Wilson looks at the pros and cons of the cosmetics firm’s bold move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:16
2021-11-30
Wharton’s Peter Cappelli explains what we’re getting wrong about the Great Resignation how the pandemic has rewired worker preferences and why it’s time for employers to reconsider how they do things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
31:22
2021-11-29
Wharton’s Katherine Klein speaks with Davis Smith founder of sustainable outdoor gear brand Cotopaxi about his firm’s mission and how the business world can think differently about capitalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
19:12
2021-11-16
Wharton’s Emilie Feldman explains why spinoffs make sense for faltering conglomerates General Electric and Johnson & Johnson and why she expects to see more large companies engage in divestitures and acquisitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
11:57
2021-11-16
Products often become clutter when consumers save them for special occasions that never arrive. Wharton’s Jonah Berger explains why marketers may want to avoid making items seem too special or exclusive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
8:17
2021-11-15
Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie analyzes Walmart’s recent milestone of operating driverless delivery trucks on a commercial route. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:55
2021-11-08
The disruptions to the global supply chain hold lessons for both companies and consumers say Wharton professors Santiago Gallino and Barbara Kahn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
8:41
2021-11-08
Facebook’s name change to ”Meta” signals a lot more about the company than a simple rebrand. Wharton marketing professor Patti Williams breaks down the decision and its implications for the world’s largest social media network. Hosted on Acast. Se...
39:00
2021-11-08
Wharton’s Katy Milkman interviews New York University professor Jay Van Bavel about his new book ‘The Power of Us ’ which explores how group affiliations shape our identity and can influence performance and cooperation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
13:57
2021-11-02
In the 10th anniversary edition of his book ‘The Leader’s Checklist ’ Wharton’s Michael Useem highlights 16 mission-critical principles to help leaders make good decisions in unpredictable and stressful environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
51:32
2021-10-29
Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks to University of Virginia professor Sean Martin and Deloitte’s Thalia Smith about how social class and upward mobility shape careers especially for people of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
30:17
2021-10-26
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Mary Ellen Iskenderian president and CEO of Women’s World Banking a nonprofit that is expanding financial inclusion for women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:18
2021-10-25
The Great Resignation is coinciding with record applications for new businesses. Wharton management professor Jacqueline “Jax” Kirtley looks at what this means for the labor market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:19
2021-10-19
Tax reforms proposed as part of the budget reconciliation process would have important consequences for U.S. multinationals’ profit-shifting incentives and also their competitiveness according to an analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on...
10:09
2021-10-18
Wharton’s Daniel Taylor believes legislative changes are needed to get insider trading under control and reform Wall Street’s image. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
16:14
2021-10-12
Wharton management professor Samir Nurmohamed explains what compels whistleblowers like Facebook’s Frances Haugen to come forward in an organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:04
2021-10-12
Whether teams or individuals are better at accomplishing tasks depends on the complexity of the work according to a new study co-authored by Wharton’s Duncan Watts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
17:04
2021-10-12
Wharton’s Benjamin Keys explains why the red-hot U.S. real estate market isn’t a bubble that’s ready to burst. Home prices are likely to stay high for years to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
7:06
2021-09-27
Wharton’s Lindsey Cameron explains why algorithms that monitor worker productivity like the ones used by Amazon are a bad idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
28:58
2021-09-27
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks with B Lab co-founder Bart Houlahan about the soaring interest in companies seeking “Certified B Corporation” status and what that means for the social impact movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
19:35
2021-09-21
In a new book Wharton’s Peter Cappelli says the choices employees and employers must make about the future of work could be among the most important they face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
14:51
2021-09-20
Using more concrete language can improve customer satisfaction according to new research from Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:31
2021-09-20
New research from Wharton’s Sasha Indarte shows the role that bias plays in bankruptcy and the racial wealth gap in the U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:47
2021-09-14
Americans would be more likely to claim billions in untapped federal aid if they felt psychological ownership over those benefits according to a new study from Wharton’s Wendy De La Rosa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:21
2021-09-14
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sent “three significant messages” on the U.S. economic outlook in his address last month in Jackson Hole Wyoming according to Wharton’s Christina Parajon Skinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
9:45
2021-09-13
As the trial against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes continues in federal court Wharton’s Lawton R. Burns examines the prickly relationship between technology and health care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:27
2021-09-07
Letting employees express their full range of emotions at work can result in better team-building and problem-solving according to new research from Wharton’s Michael Parke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:00
2021-09-07
Inflation-driven higher interest rates will have varying effects on banks’ resilience says Wharton’s Itay Goldstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:46
2021-09-07
America’s beloved game show made the same mistake as many companies when it failed to widen the search for a new host says Wharton’s Corinne Low. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:54
2021-09-07
Wharton’s Gad Allon explains why companies should consider nearshoring to blunt the effects of supply chain issues in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:44
2021-08-31
Patients are more likely to get vaccinated when they receive text reminders that a shot is ready and waiting for them according to the results of a large field experiment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
33:31
2021-08-26
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Sonal Shah founder of The Asian American Foundation a new advocacy group that wants to increase visibility support and understanding for the third-largest demographic in the U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
55:43
2021-08-24
As part of the Leading Diversity at Work series Wharton’s Stephanie Creary speaks with two experts about workplace well-being especially for employees of color facing the “double whammy” of the pandemic and heightened tensions around racial and so...
9:58
2021-08-24
Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie says building consumer confidence in electric vehicles will help the Biden administration succeed in its plan to cut gas-powered cars and emissions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:46
2021-08-16
Higher government debt will crowd out private capital and erode productivity leaving GDP unchanged a Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:15
2021-08-16
Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell explains the reasons behind the federal government’s call to re-examine its pension investments in light of climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:26
2021-08-10
Firms that mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for employees are protecting the workforce and mitigating loss says Wharton management professor Iwan Barankay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:55
2021-08-09
A new book offers practical guidance for first-time bosses who need help making the tough transition from employee to manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
16:47
2021-07-20
In his latest book ’The Edge ’ Wharton management professor Michael Useem profiles 10 chief executives and shares their strategies for sustained success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
25:29
2021-07-20
InScribe is a business with a mission to help nontraditional college students. CEO Katy Kappler talks to Wharton’s Sandi Hunt about building a safety net for students to succeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
8:45
2021-07-13
Small investors are reacting to both positive and negative earnings surprises by lifting stock prices a Wharton study of Robinhood trades reveals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:24
2021-07-13
A new study co-authored by Wharton’s David Asch finds Black patients are dying at higher rates from COVID-19 because of where they are hospitalized. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:33
2021-07-06
Companies are increasingly adopting measures to prevent insider trading abuses and the resulting legal and reputation risks a new study finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
58:20
2021-07-06
Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks to scholars Ella Bell Smith and Stella Nkomo about the re-issue of their seminal book that examines the vastly different experiences of Black and white women in corporate America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
11:48
2021-07-06
Structural racism the pandemic and other economic barriers are stopping many Black and Hispanic homeowners from taking advantage of low interest rates says Wharton’s Benjamin Keys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:19
2021-06-29
Ride-hailing companies are spending millions to recruit drivers who left during the pandemic but the downtime has prompted many gig workers to rethink their jobs says Wharton’s Gad Allon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:45
2021-06-29
Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar has launched a startup that is using data science to help Hollywood create more inclusive content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:42
2021-06-29
Investors lured by the strong performance of ESG funds may face future disappointment warns a new research paper co-authored by Wharton’s Luke Taylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
8:02
2021-06-22
Coordination among countries will be critical to ensure that some don’t undercut the G7 nations’ proposed 15% minimum corporate tax say Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:57
2021-06-21
Forget the dystopian vision of robots replacing humans at work. A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Lynn Wu shows how automation is increasing the demand for workers even though it’s driving down the need for managers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
11:36
2021-06-15
Companies that fail to convincingly address social or environmental risks face erosion of business valuation says Wharton’s Witold Henisz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
14:24
2021-06-11
Wharton’s Raghuram Iyengar explains three major challenges to omnichannel marketing and what firms can do to overcome them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:35
2021-06-10
Decentralized finance -- or DeFi -- has experienced explosive growth in the past year. But in order for DeFi to fulfill its promise “now is the time to evaluate its benefits and dangers ” write Kevin Werbach and David Gogel. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
50:15
2021-06-08
Wharton professor G. Richard Shell’s latest book ’The Conscience Code ’ teaches employees and managers how to stand up for their values and create a more ethical workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
27:47
2021-06-07
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to John W. Rogers Jr. founder of Ariel Investments about what it will take to close the widening racial wealth gap in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:55
2021-06-07
Companies that foster a culture of experimentation are the most likely to survive a crisis because they’ve learned to be flexible according to Wharton’s Serguei Netessine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:57
2021-06-01
The latest rise in the inflation rate to 4.2% for April has fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates and tighten monetary policy – but that will depend on whether this is a temporary change says Wharton’s Itay Goldstein...
9:16
2021-06-01
Information becomes biased and more negative as it’s retold from person to person according to new research from Wharton that sheds light on the dangers of distortion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
21:25
2021-06-01
Wharton’s Katy Milkman talks to behavioral scientist Maya Shankar about her career which has taken her from the White House to her current role as senior director of behavioral economics at Google and about what it takes to change people’s minds. H...
26:02
2021-05-25
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Bobby Turner founder and CEO of Turner Impact Capital about his investment model that’s creating more affordable rental housing across the U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:29
2021-05-24
From free food to million-dollar lotteries there’s no shortage of incentives to entice Americans to take the COVID-19 vaccine. But Wharton’s Iwan Barankay says these efforts won’t increase vaccine uptake when socioeconomic barriers remain in the wa...
8:50
2021-05-18
When venture capital firms own equity in competing startups they can improve innovation efficiency by withholding funding from those that are lagging a recent study co-authored by Wharton’s Luke Taylor shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
16:04
2021-05-11
The American Families Plan would cost significantly more than the Biden administration’s estimate of $1.8 trillion according to a new analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. But the plan’s proposals for free education would help to offset some of ...
14:28
2021-05-11
In an interview about his new book ‘The Platform Paradox ’ Mauro Guillén explains why digital platforms can dominate some markets while floundering in others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
14:00
2021-05-10
People donate more to charity and tip more when they are given a chance to express themselves through choices according to a new study co-authored by Wharton’s Jonah Berger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:02:47
2021-05-04
Wharton’s Stephanie Creary and Aline Gatignon talk with Penn Medicine’s Dr. Florencia Greer Polite and David Casey of CVS Health about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and access in communities of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
14:45
2021-05-04
Foreign workers help boost the American economy by balancing labor supply and demand says Wharton management professor Britta Glennon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
28:51
2021-05-04
Wharton’s Katy Milkman shares insights from her new book ’How to Change ’ which offers science-based strategies for creating lasting effective change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:28
2021-04-27
Measures that protect investors and weed out bad actors will boost confidence in cryptocurrencies and help the industry to grow according to Wharton’s Brian Feinstein and Kevin Werbach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
28:13
2021-04-26
Warby Parker co-founder David Gilboa talks to Wharton’s Katherine Klein about how the company stuck to its founding principles during the chaos created by the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:49
2021-04-20
A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Daniel Taylor finds evidence of insider trading abuses by company executives and urges tighter rules for disclosures and longer cooling-off periods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
17:09
2021-04-20
Wharton’s David Reibstein explains why Canada the U.S. and South Korea pulled ahead while others fell behind in the 2021 Best Countries Report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:26
2021-04-19
In an updated and expanded edition of her book ‘The Shopping Revolution ’ Wharton’s Barbara Kahn examines the retailers that have been most successful during the pandemic and in the face of other enormous changes in the industry. Hosted on Acast. Se...
24:07
2021-04-13
What defines a “wow” depends on the shopper and type of store but hassle-free customer support is at the top of the list according to a recent study from Wharton’s Baker Retailing Center and The Verde Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
14:45
2021-04-13
A new study that finds older Americans are struggling with debt underscores the importance of financial literacy says Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:15
2021-04-12
Spending on stronger infrastructure and higher taxes will crowd out private investment ultimately reducing GDP according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:08
2021-04-06
Technology firms are the drivers of disruption across industries but things will play out differently for automobiles according to Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
14:33
2021-04-06
The struggle with Zoom fatigue is real. Wharton’s Iwan Barankay explains some of the unintended consequences of videoconferencing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:57
2021-04-06
Conspicuous consumption is giving way to a new ethos called ”minimalist luxury.” Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim and Z. John Zhang explain how the makers of high-end goods can respond to this market trend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
28:20
2021-03-30
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks with Stefanie Thomas from Impact America Fund which has raised $55 million to invest in companies that benefit underserved communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:47
2021-03-29
Black and low-income students face the highest reduction in lifetime earnings from school closures according to a report from the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:14
2021-03-23
The post-pandemic hybrid workplace will create a power differential that needs to be managed carefully. Wharton’s Martine Haas explains how to minimize the risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
23:01
2021-03-23
Author Paula Davis talks about her new book from Wharton School Press ‘Beating Burnout at Work ’ and how teams and their leaders can create cultures that prevent burnout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:01:39
2021-03-23
During a recent Leading Diversity@Wharton event Wharton’s Stephanie Creary spoke with two DEI experts from luxury firms about how the industry can truly commit to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
12:06
2021-03-16
Allowing Big Tech and other large corporations to set up banks would fundamentally alter the banking landscape in the U.S. says Wharton’s David Zaring in an interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
10:34
2021-03-15
A new study led by experts from Wharton and Penn offers practical suggestions to get those who are hesitant about vaccines off the fence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:33
2021-03-15
Wharton finance professor Michael R. Roberts explains why some homeowners should consider investing any extra money they have rather than using it to make additional mortgage payments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:48
2021-03-09
Centralization is key to streamlining the process and speeding up vaccination efforts says Wharton’s Gad Allon in an interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:31
2021-03-09
Doubling COVID-19 vaccine doses to 3 million a day could boost U.S. employment and GDP according to a Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:06
2021-03-09
Essential workers have a 55% greater chance of contracting COVID-19 compared with nonessential workers according to a recent study by Independence Blue Cross and Penn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:41
2021-03-02
Regulators looking to prevent stock price manipulation must not harm the price discovery process that indexers depend on says Wharton’s David Musto in an interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
28:37
2021-03-02
Firms benefit when consumers feel they “own” a product. But in the sharing economy goods and services are becoming more experiential and impermanent. New research co-authored by Wharton’s Deborah Small explains this shift and offers marketing strat...
8:07
2021-03-02
A new machine-learning approach to COVID-19 testing that was developed by Wharton’s Hamsa Bastani and other experts has produced encouraging results in Greece by identifying more asymptomatic infected travelers than what conventional random testing wou...
10:09
2021-02-23
CEOs often have a tailwind of strong performance and are expected to be more rational and objective than others. However they are equally vulnerable to biases according to new research co-authored by Wharton’s Marius Guenzel. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
13:02
2021-02-23
Policymakers are exploring every option to get money in the hands of people to help them cope during the pandemic. But premature penalty-free withdrawals from retirement accounts could prove too costly down the road says Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell. ...
29:34
2021-02-22
Scholars David A. Thomas and Robin J. Ely talk with Wharton’s Katherine Klein about why the business case for diversity takes pressure off leaders to create a real culture of inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:16:23
2021-02-16
During a recent Leading Diversity@Wharton event Wharton’s Stephanie Creary spoke with venture capital experts about the funding gap faced by minority and female founders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
33:33
2021-02-15
A new book by Wharton’s Raphael (“Raffi”) Amit and Christoph Zott from IESE Business School guides business leaders on how to craft a winning business model innovation strategy for the long game of disruption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
13:55
2021-02-15
A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Hummy Song found the number of mammograms declined sharply during the first few months of the pandemic creating a queue that still hasn’t cleared. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
14:07
2021-02-09
Coordinated attacks on a stock could impair a firm’s ability to raise capital and lower its valuation says Wharton’s Itay Goldstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
16:09
2021-02-09
A new book from Wharton School Press explores a growing movement to unlock private-sector investments in new ways to solve global problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:11
2021-02-08
The Biden relief package leaves little headroom for economic growth and job gains according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:43
2021-02-08
CEO succession is routine in business but Amazon isn’t like other companies. Wharton’s Mike Useem and Barbara Kahn discuss the transition of Jeff Bezos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:55
2021-02-02
Millions tune into the NFL Super Bowl each year to watch the game’s entertaining advertisements. A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Jonah Berger shines light on the emotions that make people more likely to share what they see. Hosted on Acast. See a...
13:18
2021-01-29
Regulators have no clear options in controlling social media-led speculation in stock prices say Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
20:43
2021-01-26
Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger explains why songs with the word “you” are more successful with consumers and what that could mean for other products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
23:28
2021-01-25
Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink of Google.org talks with Wharton’s Katherine Klein about how the tech giant’s philanthropic arm leverages financial and human capital to help nonprofits around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
37:17
2021-01-20
As part of the Leading Diversity at Work series Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks to IBM Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Carla Grant Pickens about the company’s efforts to create change both inside and outside the office. Hosted on Acast. S...
9:38
2021-01-19
President-elect Joe Biden’s proposed stimulus package is comprehensive and will likely help to move the economy forward but direct payments could be better targeted to those in need say Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
11:29
2021-01-19
The violent storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6 was a “watershed moment” for corporations to reexamine their role in a democracy Wharton’s Michael Useem says in an interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
12:21
2021-01-19
In their book ’Winning in China ’ Wharton’s Lele Sang and Karl Ulrich explore the successes and failures of several well-known companies in their attempts to enter China’s market of 1.4 billion consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
9:27
2021-01-14
Wharton’s Herbert Hovenkamp explains why far-right social media platform Parler faces an uphill court battle in proving that Amazon violated antitrust laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
20:35
2021-01-12
New research co-authored by Wharton’s Maurice Schweitzer reveals that most people don’t really mind answering sensitive questions and asking them doesn’t leave a bad impression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
51:59
2021-01-07
John W. Rogers Jr. founder of Ariel Investments talks with Wharton’s Stephanie Creary about his lifelong effort to get more people of color into boardrooms and key leadership roles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:16:48
2020-12-22
During a recent Leading Diversity@Wharton event Wharton’s Stephanie Creary spoke with three authors whose books offer deep insights into diversity and inclusion in business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
21:33
2020-12-22
A lack of data has hampered knowledge of how and whether impact investors achieve their goals. Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks with Harvard’s Shawn Cole and Chicago Booth’s Robert Gertner about how their collaboration will change that. Hosted on Aca...
14:18
2020-12-22
Venture accelerators see higher numbers of quality startups in countries that lower entry growth and exit barriers according to new research by Wharton’s Valentina Assenova. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:01
2020-12-21
Instead of mandating vaccination firms should remove any barriers to access and apply other forms of encouragement says Wharton’s Iwan Barankay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:50
2020-12-15
The worldwide distribution of the first vaccines to fight COVID-19 will require unprecedented teamwork says Wharton’s Gad Allon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:19
2020-12-15
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s promise to forgive student debt might have the unintended consequence of worsening economic inequality according to new research co-authored by Wharton’s Sylvain Catherine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
45:28
2020-12-14
Alan Bowser co-head of the Americas Region at Bridgewater Associates talks with Wharton’s Stephanie Creary about the importance of mentorship and making opportunities available to minorities in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
26:51
2020-12-08
New research from Wharton’s Santiago Gallino and Robert Rooderkerk of Erasmus University offers companies practical advice on how to develop new products that are ready to compete in an omnichannel world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
10:24
2020-12-08
Eroded stock valuations reflect investor concerns that talent shortages hurt productivity and innovation says Wharton’s Britta Glennon who has co-authored a new research paper on the topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:48
2020-12-08
Wharton’s Robert Hughes explains the moral and social benefits of universal health care and how such a system might look in the U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:18:10
2020-12-01
As part of the Leading Diversity@Wharton speaker series Dean Erika James and AT&T Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Corey Anthony spoke with Wharton’s Stephanie Creary about inclusive leadership in times of crisis. Hosted on Acast. See ...
11:45
2020-12-01
For many small businesses such as restaurants the denial of insurance claims for COVID-19 losses spells bankruptcy and closure. Public-private partnerships could help provide a solution says Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
9:10
2020-12-01
A small percentage of city dwellers are flocking to the suburbs during the coronavirus pandemic but that won’t reverse a 20-year trend toward urbanization in the U.S. according to Wharton’s Jessie Handbury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
11:50
2020-11-24
Encouraging news on a COVID-19 vaccine a good election outcome and strong liquidity are positive signs for the year ahead says Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:08
2020-11-24
Behavioral scientists at Wharton and Penn are studying the best communication strategies that nudge people into getting vaccinated for the flu with implications for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
29:40
2020-11-23
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Vital Farms investor Karl Khoury and CEO Russell Diez-Canseco about how stakeholders benefit from the ethical pursuit of profit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
20:59
2020-11-16
From motivating employees to maintaining healthy habits games can help us achieve our goals in surprising ways say the authors of the revised and updated edition of ‘For the Win.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
16:02
2020-11-10
Wharton Interactive co-founders Sarah Toms and Ethan Mollick are creating the next generation of game-based learning experiences that democratize education and make lessons more memorable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:41
2020-11-10
The majority of employees working from home during the pandemic are just as productive but they aren’t collaborating as effectively as before according to a new study overseen by Wharton management professor Michael Parke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
7:49
2020-11-09
Rejoining the Paris Climate Accord will be a positive step but options for the new administration will be limited to regulatory tweaks without control of Congress says Wharton’s Brain Berkey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
11:38
2020-11-03
While overtly fake news generated by bogus websites can be dangerous there’s greater harm in subtle misinformation that spreads through mainstream media according to new research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:35
2020-11-03
Small business formation is booming during this pandemic but startups need buffers against a second or third wave of the virus says Wharton’s Ethan Mollick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:15
2020-11-03
A lead-lag pattern between home sales volumes and prices is delaying a day of reckoning for homeowners in Florida’s coastal communities a Wharton study warns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
16:46
2020-10-27
Not everyone is a born leader but a new book by Wharton’s Michael Platt says that neuroscience can provide the tools to become one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:10
2020-10-26
Research by Wharton’s Valentina Assenova shows that disadvantaged entrepreneurs can grow their companies significantly in terms of revenue and employment by working with incubators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
24:14
2020-10-23
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Adasina founder and CEO Rachel Robasciotti about her firm’s mission to change the planet through more ethical investing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:18
2020-10-20
Retail sales will see modest growth over a holiday season marked by the uneven spending habits of consumers affected by the pandemic according to experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
23:46
2020-10-20
Rooting out racial bias in law enforcement starts with better data according to Wharton’s Dean Knox and Princeton’s Jonathan Mummolo. Their research is bringing hard science to the emotional debate on police reform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
14:46
2020-10-20
A Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis provides policymakers with a framework to weigh the cost of COVID-19 infections in a community against students’ loss of future income due to lower quality education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
21:55
2020-10-13
Wharton’s Katy Milkman talks with author Annie Duke about her new book that provides tools for readers who want to make smart decisions in any situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:10
2020-10-12
Whether it’s marketing a product or winning an election change agents never succeed by forcing their beliefs on others says Wharton’s Jonah Berger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
7:50
2020-10-06
New research by Wharton’s Sasha Indarte suggests that people file for bankruptcy not because of what they gain in debt relief but because they lack cash on hand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:13
2020-10-06
Lower returns on investments could mean that retirees save less dip into retirement funds or collect Social Security benefits earlier than planned says Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:28
2020-10-05
Current federal policies are inadequate for the most vulnerable communities when disasters strike. Wharton’s Carolyn Kousky explains why prioritizing low-income families is key to disaster recovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
20:20
2020-10-02
A new report from the Wharton Social Impact Initiative and Catalyst at Large finds a dramatic increase in gender lens investing over the last few years a strong indication that the financial sector is working to balance a legacy of lopsided investments. ...
10:09
2020-09-29
A high number of working mothers are leaving their jobs during the pandemic which is exacerbating gender inequality. Solving the problem starts with better policies to support them Wharton’s Janice Bellace says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
17:38
2020-09-25
Shoppers are losing patience with retailers during the pandemic according to a new study that finds significant dissatisfaction with both in-store and online purchases. Wharton’s Tom Robertson explains how retailers can win them back. Hosted on Acast. ...
37:32
2020-09-22
As part of the Leading Diversity at Work series Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks with Kwasi Mitchell of Deloitte Consulting about how executives middle managers and employees can contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives. Hosted on Acast. See ...
11:13
2020-09-22
The pandemic has disproportionately hurt weaker segments of society. Wharton’s Guy David discusses why that needs to be addressed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:50
2020-09-18
Predictive analytics are invaluable in business but they have proven faulty in politics. Wharton’s Abraham (Adi) Wyner shares three reasons why election poll results don’t always match the outcome especially in presidential races. Hosted on Acast. ...
12:15
2020-09-15
A Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis of U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden’s policy platform finds that his proposals would increase spending over the next decade by $5.37 trillion but in the long run would reduce the federal debt and boost GDP. Hos...
8:24
2020-09-11
In a stark turnabout the NFL is now embracing the same goals of social justice and racial equality that cost quarterback Colin Kaepernick his football career. Experts explain the change and why other brands should follow suit. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
11:50
2020-09-08
Big economic technological and demographic changes are coming and the pandemic is accelerating many of them Wharton’s Mauro Guillen says in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:34
2020-09-08
Immigrant workers put pressure on the U.S. labor supply but foreign-born entrepreneurs also create jobs that increase labor demand according to new research co-authored by Wharton’s Daniel Kim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
12:41
2020-08-31
High-performing stocks don’t reflect the economic woes stemming from the pandemic and the Fed has played a role in keeping prices high explains Wharton’s Itay Goldstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:32
2020-08-25
Wharton’s Hummy Song and a group of health care experts created a four-point strategy for hospitals straining under the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:11
2020-08-24
If the company can scale its output and fend off competition from established automakers the answer is yes according to Wharton’s Rahul Kapoor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
33:14
2020-08-24
Roy Swan of the Ford Foundation talks to Wharton’s Katherine Klein about how his organization is using its endowment to help reduce racial disparities in investing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:09
2020-08-17
Political newcomers can leverage social media to raise money and gain recognition which could help them compete against incumbents according to new research co-authored by Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
41:22
2020-08-17
As part of the Leading Diversity at Work series Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks with global diversity expert Gwen Houston about why senior executives must lead inclusion efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
21:17
2020-08-10
Easy returns are great for shoppers but they are becoming a bigger financial liability for stores. New research co-authored by Wharton’s Thomas S. Robertson explains why it’s time for retailers to rethink their liberal return policies. Hosted on Acas...
7:50
2020-08-10
Wharton’s Katherine Milkman talks with Don Moore from the University of California Berkeley about his new book ’Perfectly Confident’ and what happens when our confidence level doesn’t match up with reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
24:40
2020-07-28
Wharton’s Katherine Klein speaks with Gayle Jennings-O’Byrne and Pialy Aditya who are using their early-stage investment fund to boost tech startups owned by women of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
44:23
2020-07-28
As part of a new series called “Leading Diversity at Work ” Wharton’s Stephanie Creary and global diversity expert Rohini Anand discuss what it takes to create an inclusive culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:58
2020-07-20
Wharton’s Ethan Mollick talks about his new book ’The Unicorn’s Shadow’ and the myths that hold entrepreneurs back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:42
2020-07-02
Wharton’s Katherine Milkman talks with psychologist Maria Konnikova about her new book ‘The Biggest Bluff ’ and how we can make decisions in an environment in which we have very little control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
29:09
2020-06-29
Great leaders develop talent on a continuous basis according to Tuck School of Business professor Sydney Finkelstein. In a conversation with Wharton’s Peter Cappelli he explains why that’s more important than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
10:22
2020-06-26
Research by Wharton’s Gerard Cachon explores how the principles of operations management can help explain voter behavior and strengthen democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
27:05
2020-06-23
Amway CEO Milind Pant discusses the importance of “leading from the heart” and the lessons he’s learned during the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
26:28
2020-06-16
Lori Ryerkerk chairman president and CEO at Celanese recently spoke with Wharton’s Peter Cappelli about how the pandemic is reshaping her company’s culture and her own leadership style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:28
2020-06-15
Vehicle sales in the United States have fallen to levels not seen since the Great Recession a decade ago. As the economy begins to open up again the industry’s recovery will depend on a number of factors according to Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie. H...
28:08
2020-06-09
Growth in investors’ fortunes does not necessarily have to be at the expense of other stakeholders according to a new book by London Business School professor Alex Edmans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
29:19
2020-06-08
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic policymakers have a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to lead the way towards a low-carbon future says Lord Greg Barker executive chairman of En+ Group and former member of U.K. Parliament. Hosted on Acast. See a...
29:42
2020-06-01
When the coronavirus pandemic began PriceSmart CEO Sherry Bahrambeygui reset the company’s culture and found more productive ways to get things done. In a recent conversation with Wharton’s Mike Useem she shared what she has learned. Hosted on Acas...
14:46
2020-05-26
Wharton’s Karl Ulrich offers guidance for entrepreneurs trying to make it to the other side of the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:13
2020-05-26
New Wharton research explores why consumers are more willing to share personal information when communicating on a smartphone compared with a computer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:16
2020-05-19
What’s behind the continually bare shelves at grocery stores in some U.S. cities? Wharton experts explain how the crisis has caused supply chain disruptions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:24
2020-05-12
Wharton’s Lawton R. Burns and Ingrid Nembhard have co-authored a five-point strategy guide for health care leaders during these uncertain times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:31
2020-05-08
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic volunteer organizations like Off Their Plate are making an impact on several fronts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:54
2020-05-04
The COVID-19 crisis has forced millions of employees to work from home. Wharton’s Nancy Rothbard offers suggestions for how workers and employers can adjust to the new reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:23
2020-04-23
Fifty years ago the first Earth Day was inspired by a scientist. The pandemic teaches us to seek refuge in science again writes Wharton’s Eric W. Orts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
18:36
2020-04-14
Explore all options before tapping your retirement account -- even in the midst of an economic downturn like the one we are facing Wharton experts advise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:22
2020-04-09
New research coauthored by Wharton’s Benjamin Keys looks at the roles geographic location and individual characteristics play in the financial struggles of consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:43
2020-04-07
Industries such as leisure and hospitality might bounce back sooner than others but lower demand suggests more layoffs could be on the way say experts at Wharton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
16:39
2020-04-07
Much like flattening the curve on COVID-19 the world must act now to lessen the cumulative effects of climate change says Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:06
2020-04-06
As banks process relief loans regulatory latitude and bad debts could prove to be their undoing warns Wharton’s David Zaring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
19:35
2020-04-02
Wharton’s Benjamin Lockwood offers insight about how the $2.2 trillion federal stimulus package could change the economy when the United States emerges from the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:45
2020-03-31
Economic recovery in the U.S. will be slow and require continued relief beyond the current measures according to experts at Wharton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
8:30
2020-03-27
As demand soars during the COVID-19 pandemic shortages of ventilators and ICU beds are forcing doctors to make tough choices about who should get priority in access to care. Can artificial intelligence help guide the process? Gregory P. Shea Krzysztof ...
14:22
2020-03-23
The Federal Reserve has shown agility and speed in its attempts to protect the U.S. economy in the wake of the pandemic but it would do well to steer clear of a policy-making role say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10:41
2020-03-17
From diversified sourcing to inventory buffers Wharton experts weigh various risk-mitigation strategies businesses could employ to prevent disruptions like those we have seen during the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
15:37
2020-03-13
New research co-authored by Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell shows that taxing 401(k) contributions instead of taxing payouts -- similar to the way Roth IRAs work -- could backfire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
16:54
2020-03-10
As the double whammy of the coronavirus crisis and an oil price war roils global markets what should investors do? Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and Moody’s Mark Zandi offer their insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:37
2020-03-10
Wharton’s Sigal Barsade explains how to stop emotional contagion which often spreads during major events such as the coronavirus outbreak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
28:10
2020-03-10
A new book co-authored by Wharton’s Stewart Friedman aims to empower parents with leadership best practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
14:53
2020-03-04
From designer street wear to lobster macaroni and cheese mixing high-end products with low-end elements is a big trend in marketing. New research coauthored by Wharton’s Jonah Berger examines why that’s happening and what it means for brands. Hosted...
26:28
2020-03-03
Firms can play a critical role in the recovery from natural disasters by leveraging their core competencies say Wharton’s Michael Useem and Tyler Wry and Luis Ballesteros of George Washington University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
31:25
2020-03-02
Based on data on every formal SEC investigation between 2000 and 2017 research by Wharton’s Daniel Taylor and his co-authors shows that investors lose when companies keep information about investigations under wraps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
21:42
2020-02-25
Georgetown University’s Beeck Center has developed a framework with metrics to enable equitable investments in distressed communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
49:55
2020-02-24
India’s economy is in dire straits -- but the latest Union Budget did little to address problems of slow growth and unemployment according to experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
36:27
2020-02-18
Rajesh Jain founder of Netcore Solutions says companies must focus on finding and keeping their best customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
9:56
2020-02-17
New research from Wharton’s Judd Kessler and Harvard’s Christine Exley finds a striking gender gap in self-promotion with women consistently underplaying their accomplishments at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
24:34
2020-02-10
In most investment firms important decisions are made by senior leaders. But it is more effective to have managers closer to the ground make these calls says David Hunt president and CEO of PGIM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
23:16
2020-02-10
New research co-authored by Wharton’s Gideon Nave challenges a decade-old theory about a potential cause for autism by showing that administering testosterone doesn’t affect cognitive empathy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
17:37
2020-02-04
The plan would improve health and longevity in the U.S. but its impact on GDP would depend on how it’s financed according to a new analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
19:43
2020-02-03
Mohan Valrani cofounder of the Al Shirawi Group one of the largest private conglomerates in the UAE looks back on his career and shares the lessons he feels matter most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
19:17
2020-02-03
The annual ranking of the world’s best countries offers keen insight into global branding. Wharton’s David Reibstein discusses which nations came out on top – and which are the ones to watch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
18:29
2020-02-03
Pay down debt defer big expenses invest prudently and consider cutting the cable cord Wharton experts advise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
8:07
2020-01-28
The fortunes of a small set of firms hold powerful pointers to the health of the industries they represent and also the broader economy according to new Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
31:20
2020-01-27
Funders of educational and social initiatives want to see measurable results says Cicero Group’s Trent Kaufman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:58
2020-01-17
Are guaranteed payments to every citizen a solution to the widening wealth gap or a detriment to the long-term health of the economy? A pilot program in Stockton California is aiming to find some answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
11:25
2020-01-17
Low interest rates and rising demand from millennials should bolster the market in the year ahead even while housing supply continues to run short say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
17:32
2020-01-14
Superstition-driven investment behavior is often responsible for the high volatility in stock prices according to new Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
20:53
2020-01-14
The Fed and other central bankers need to revisit quantitative easing strategies to achieve a broad-based impact and incentivize business investments according to new Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
19:39
2020-01-13
Using strong-arm negotiation tactics may get you a good deal but doing so could also harm your long-term working relationship with the other party leaving you worse off according to Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
36:10
2020-01-13
The traditional education ecosystem needs a mindset change to prepare for the new imperative of lifelong learning says Infosys President Ravi Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
47:42
2020-01-07
Reduced central bank liquidity injections higher asset prices and increased volatility are some of the risks investors face in the year ahead according to Allianz’s Mohamed El-Erian and Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
34:09
2020-01-03
India’s economic engine is sputtering. The Modi government needs to focus single-mindedly on getting the economy back on track says Duvvuri Subbarao former governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
18:38
2020-01-02
New Wharton research shows that when people are trying to solve problems the most effective team discussions happen when participants know what they know – and what they don’t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
19:22
2019-12-17
U.S. presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren’s plan to tax the ultra-rich could raise much less revenue than projected while also depressing GDP and wages according to a Penn Wharton Budget Model study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
17:56
2019-12-17
New research by Wharton’s Behavior Change for Good Initiative shows that while offering advice benefits the receiver it also boosts the giver’s self-confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
18:57
2019-12-17
Looking back 30 years research co-authored by Wharton’s Nikolai Roussanov finds a cyclical pattern of refinancing prior to recessionary periods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
35:48
2019-12-13
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability need to be strategic in order to benefit firms and society says C. B. Bhattacharya author of ’Small Actions Big Difference.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
30:28
2019-12-10
Wade Pfau author of ’Safety-First Retirement Planning ’ suggests focusing on four Ls -- lifestyle longevity legacy and liquidity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:55
2019-12-10
Free shipping is great for shoppers but it’s becoming an increasingly significant cost for online sellers. Wharton’s Barbara Kahn and Ron Berman discuss the free-shipping conundrum faced by retailers large and small. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
19:05
2019-12-04
An ethically sound health care system requires limits on the private sector says Wharton’s Robert Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
23:59
2019-12-03
Uber’s latest skirmish with London regulators which cost the company its license to operate in one of its most lucrative markets is the result of a flawed culture Wharton experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
6:02
2019-12-02
New research from Wharton’s Daniel Kim shows that employees of acquired companies are more likely to leave the merged firm than regular hires with similar resumes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:06:13
2019-12-02
Machine learning algorithms don’t have a moral character. We need to know how to specify what we want say Michael Kearns and Aaron Roth co-authors of ’The Ethical Algorithm.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
19:34
2019-11-26
A new publication from Penn’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy offers a framework for strengthening democracy in an effort to reverse some troubling trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:22
2019-11-26
Fintechs are experiencing high growth as they target the pain points that customers experience with traditional banks according to BankMobile co-founder Luvleen Sidhu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
30:05
2019-11-26
Scholars have long focused on the effects of bias on the accuracy of predictions. But new research by Wharton’s Barbara Mellers and INSEAD’s Ville Satopӓӓ found that noise is a much bigger factor than expected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
37:09
2019-11-22
Machine programming -- software that creates its own software -- is at an inflection point. It may redefine many industries says Intel’s Justin Gottschlich. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
21:31
2019-11-22
Lawyers are reluctant to use big data and predictive analytics partly because of the risk-averse nature of the legal field. But attorney Dave Walton and Wharton’s Raghuram Iyengar say the benefits are worth it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
14:14
2019-11-19
Trump’s “Tax Cuts 2.0” would swell the federal debt but the U.S. economy would see both short- and long-term gains according to an analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
17:36
2019-11-18
New research coauthored by Wharton’s Exequiel (Zeke) Hernandez looks at why and under what circumstances foreign firms boost their performance when they move into areas inhabited by immigrants from their home countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
8:47
2019-11-14
Ridesharing can be more than just transportation. Research co-authored by Wharton’s Lindsey Cameron reveals unexpected social and cultural benefits from what happens inside the car. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:54
2019-11-12
Research co-authored by Wharton’s Daniel Kim busts the popular myth that the most successful startups are founded by whiz kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:29
2019-11-12
Standardized health plans and a centralized clearinghouse would substantially ease the path for Medicare for All says Obamacare advisor and Penn professor Zeke Emanuel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:01
2019-11-08
The recent firing of McDonald’s chief executive Steve Easterbrook over a workplace romance highlights a growing intolerance for inappropriate behavior that used to be overlooked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
27:41
2019-11-07
Wharton’s George Day and co-author Paul Schoemaker discuss their new book on how companies can safeguard themselves against disruption in the digital age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
11:31
2019-10-31
A new paper by Wharton’s Cait Lamberton offers guidance for marketers who must transform traditional practices and beliefs to fit the modern sharing economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
19:24
2019-10-29
Armed with knowledge and connections in their native countries first-generation immigrants help open the door for venture capitalists to make investments abroad according to new research coauthored by Wharton’s Exequiel Hernandez. Hosted on Acast. See...
49:17
2019-10-29
Gaurav Dalmia chairman of Dalmia Group Holdings a holding company for business and financial assets spoke with Knowledge at Wharton about the Indian economy opportunities and risks in private equity and his leadership journey. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
22:46
2019-10-29
Author Tony Saldanha offers five steps for businesses that want to transition to digital but don’t know how. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
50:58
2019-10-28
Tomorrow’s generations expect sustainability goals to be integral to investing and huge opportunities await impact investors say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
24:57
2019-10-22
U.S. home prices are falling as the market absorbs the 2017 Tax Act changes. Meanwhile other factors are hampering the housing market and point to a potential recession ahead experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
23:39
2019-10-17
A new book from journalist Binyamin Appelbaum shows how economists evolved from overlooked number-crunchers to powerful influencers who reshaped American policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
27:10
2019-10-16
New research examines the influence of the World Bank’s ease of doing business indicator which affects policy through bureaucratic international and domestic political channels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
25:14
2019-10-15
With its new suburban Atlanta health clinic Walmart is making a risky move into the provision of primary care services. Two experts discuss whether the strategy will benefit the company and its customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
12:19
2019-10-15
Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger’s latest research on persuasive language puts some science behind the notion that it’s not what you say it’s how you say it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:35
2019-10-14
Subsidies and global supply chains are integral to making aircraft. But consumers will eventually pay in the fallout between Airbus and Boeing experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
24:05
2019-10-10
Three big mistakes led to Forever 21’s bankruptcy filing and could imperil the fast-fashion chain’s future experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
25:08
2019-10-10
Workers have been conditioned to check their feelings at the door but love makes for better business all around says the author of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
26:06
2019-10-10
GE’s move trims employee benefits and could depress morale as the company consolidates -- and struggles to find a sustainable new business model note Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
25:21
2019-10-09
Journalist and author Rebecca Fannin dives into what is behind China’s surging dominance in technology from social media to 5G. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
37:09
2019-10-08
Cost management in the digital age is about more than reducing costs or driving growth. It must be part of a larger transformation process that also includes digital technologies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12:44
2019-10-07
Algorithms are supposed to be neutral but they are packed with the same biases built into the data used to create them. Wharton statistics professor James Johndrow has developed a method to remove those biases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
22:29
2019-10-07
With rents at all-time highs and house prices out of reach for many the squeeze is on to find affordable homes. A recent Wharton Public Policy Initiative brief looks at possible solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
31:32
2019-10-04
If employers are grumbling that they can’t find qualified applicants for vacancies they only have themselves to blame says Wharton management professor Peter Cappelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
23:25
2019-10-04
Relaxing some laws changing the kinds of treatments for which payers reimburse and lifting the stigma around opioid addiction would go a long way in addressing the epidemic experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:19
2019-10-04
Spider-Man will be staying in the Marvel Cinematic Universe -- for now. What will the Sony-Disney deal mean for the two companies and Spider-Man fans? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
30:07
2019-10-03
A new California law that allows for monetary compensation for student-athletes could spur a wave of changes to the status quo though experts expect the NCAA to be slow to adapt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
25:48
2019-10-03
Farooq Kathwari shares his remarkable life’s journey which has taken him from the politically divided region of Kashmir to Wall Street to the C-suite at Ethan Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
24:23
2019-10-02
In a new book New York Times reporter Mike Isaac chronicles the meteoric rise of Uber and the ultimate downfall of its hard-charging founder Travis Kalanick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
29:06
2019-10-01
Zvi Eckstein dean of the Tiomkin School of Economics at IDC Herzliya and a visiting professor at Wharton shares his insights on what lies ahead for the Israeli economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
23:05
2019-10-01
New Wharton research finds that productivity increases when strong restaurant servers are paired with weaker ones with implications for how firms should approach teamwork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:16
2019-09-30
Jeff Kavanaugh head of the Infosys Knowledge Institute explains why manufacturers are moving toward a more service-style strategy to build a longer relationship with consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
8:57
2019-09-30
Mindfulness practiced just a few minutes each day makes employees more helpful and productive according to new Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
17:37
2019-09-26
A landmark 1968 paper discovered the relationship between earnings data and stock prices revolutionizing Wall Street forever. This year the paper’s authors received Wharton’s annual Jacobs Levy Prize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
18:39
2019-09-26
Can kindness love and a strong sense of community actually make you healthier and happier? Research says yes according to author Kelli Harding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
24:36
2019-09-25
The spiraling cost of health care is pushing more working families with employer-sponsored insurance to cover their kids through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program according to a recent study from the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylva...
26:09
2019-09-25
Author and journalist Julian Guthrie writes about the stories of four exceptional women VCs in her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
53:14
2019-09-24
Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel interviews St. Louis Fed President James Bullard on monetary policy economic growth the inverted yield curve the repo rate spike and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
38:06
2019-09-24
Blockchain is overhyped cryptocurrencies are not feasible and cybersecurity is the biggest threat society faces according to QED’s Amias Gerety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
23:25
2019-09-23
Purdue Pharma has been accused of fueling the opioid epidemic with overly aggressive marketing practices for its OxyContin brand. What would a proposed settlement mean for the company and for opioid victims? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
9:09
2019-09-23
When American companies were restricted from offering H1-B visas for highly skilled foreign workers they worked around the policy change by offshoring jobs according to research by Wharton’s Britta Glennon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
24:47
2019-09-20
Experts say a new law expected to go into effect in California could transform a number of industries that reduce costs by relying on independent contractors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
27:14
2019-09-19
Striking GM workers are seeking to win back concessions the UAW made to the automaker during the Great Recession. But it will be tough for the two sides to come together experts said. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
21:58
2019-09-19
Why does one person love broccoli but another hate it? Your DNA has something to do with it according to a new book by Indiana University professor Bill Sullivan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
25:20
2019-09-19
In her new book Columbia University professor Sharon Marcus traces the history of celebrity culture and shows how the biggest stars stay relevant by learning how to manipulate the media of their day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
19:23
2019-09-19
New research from Penn Medicine shows that just one instance of non-nicotine vaping stresses blood vessels highlighting the need for more regulation of the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
25:51
2019-09-17
The U.S. could be headed for negative interest rate territory. Experts from Wharton and Michigan State University discuss the implications for the U.S. economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
13:15
2019-09-17
New Wharton research examines whether decentralized or centralized organizations are better at using data analytics to innovate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
26:06
2019-09-16
A new report by experts at the University of Pennsylvania offers solution-oriented proposals for tackling climate change at the federal state and local levels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
28:27
2019-09-13
What can governments and non-governmental organizations do to better prepare for and aid countries in the recovery from devastating storms? The heads of two NGOs weigh in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
26:02
2019-09-12
If he wins in October presidential hopeful Alberto Fernandez is best positioned to introduce long-term economic reforms in Argentina say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:42
2019-09-11
Former Aetna CEO Ron Williams draws on his years of management experience to offer leadership advice in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
22:11
2019-09-11
Corporate social responsibility is taking center stage as consumers care more about which firms they patronize. Experts Toby Usnik and Daniel Korschun explain why companies not on board will be left behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
28:12
2019-09-10
Torn between unsustainable delivery costs and its strategy of wooing customers with low prices Amazon will need to rethink its business model to ensure continued growth say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
29:11
2019-09-06
Wharton experts discuss climate change proposals from the 2020 presidential candidates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
17:06
2019-09-05
Digital retailers can reap significant financial benefits from opening physical stores according to new research from Wharton and Harvard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
24:25
2019-09-03
Any analysis of WeWork’s potential IPO should begin by examining the management and governance structure and how that may impact the company writes Wharton’s David Erickson in this opinion piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
21:30
2019-09-03
A new book by journalist and cybersecurity expert Kate Fazzini reveals the true nature of cybercriminals beyond the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
27:55
2019-08-30
New research from Wharton’s Peter Cappelli and Prasanna Tambe points out the promise and pitfalls of using artificial intelligence in human resources where algorithms can’t easily replace human decision-making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
24:41
2019-08-29
In his best-selling book Scott Kupor former entrepreneur and now managing partner at VC firm Andreessen Horowitz offers advice on how founders can understand and engage with VCs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
48:08
2019-08-28
Companies that are growth drivers are able to attract nurture and retain so-called innovation talent which they support through a work-systems model say Wharton’s George Day and Gregory Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
24:22
2019-08-27
In the data-as-currency world generators of data get practically nothing says MX Technologies’ Jane Barratt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
25:32
2019-08-27
Rising commercial rents and the demise of the department store model pose an existential threat to Barneys and other icons of high-end retail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
28:33
2019-08-23
Wharton’s Hummy Song examines the common hospital practice of capacity pooling and whether it’s the best way to manage the mismatch between the number of patients and available beds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
26:03
2019-08-20
Uber needs to ensure that its core business of ride-hailing is profitable before diversifying into areas like bike rentals say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
25:07
2019-08-20
While many investors are concerned that the next recession is on the horizon Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says a slowdown is more likely in the short term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
33:22
2019-08-20
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia president Patrick Harker discusses interest rate policies recession fears and whether central banks are ready to introduce a stablecoin cyrptocurrency among other issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
21:15
2019-08-19
Leaders should stop focusing on output and achievement alone and work on building the maturity required to lift up others not just themselves notes the author of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
26:32
2019-08-13
Wharton’s Peter Fader and Emory’s Dan McCarthy explain why customer-based corporate valuation is a novel -- and very accurate -- way of determining a firm’s worth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
30:31
2019-08-09
Navigating the balance between culture and technology is one of the toughest challenges of digital transformation according to Nik Puri senior vice president of global IT at FedEx and Dan Alig CIO at Wharton computing and information technology. Hoste...
24:34
2019-08-09
Years in the making the T-Mobile-Sprint merger finally looks set to move ahead – provided the two telecom firms can help to establish a new wireless competitor: Dish Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
25:05
2019-08-06
An escalating trade war with China will lead to dire results for the U.S. according to long-term analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Consumers and businesses alike will feel the impact experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
25:00
2019-08-06
Cosmic Crisp a new apple variety more than 20 years in the making is hitting stores this fall -- but getting produce to stand apart from similar offerings is not a simple task marketing experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
28:39
2019-08-06
Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and David Rosenberg of Gluskin Sheff expect the Fed to cut interest rates in the coming year as the latest GDP report reveals some troubling trends. But they disagree on whether the slowdown will lead to a recession. Hosted on Ac...
40:35
2019-08-06
The SEC has proposed exempting smaller firms from independent audits to verify internal controls. But that could increase accounting scandals and volatility according to research by Wharton’s Daniel Taylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
23:39
2019-08-02
A new book by University of North Carolina professor Bradley Staats outlines how to become a dynamic learner which he says is key to staying ahead in a rapidly changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
30:00
2019-07-30
Blockchain can transform supply chain management by automating relationships and building trust notes BCG’s Stefan Gstettner. But it’s not always the best technology for boosting supply chain efficiency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
25:05
2019-07-30
The Equifax settlement sheds light on the new challenges that the digital era and the advance of shadow banking pose for legislators regulators and consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
21:31
2019-07-25
A new study from Wharton and City University of London looks at the roles that feelings and friendships play in entrepreneurial ventures especially when the prospects for success dim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
18:39
2019-07-25
Poor nutrition and obesity are setting records globally despite abundant healthy choices at restaurants and grocery stores. In her new book food writer Bee Wilson looks at the paradox of the modern diet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
23:16
2019-07-24
A new book from investigative journalist Oliver Bullough paints a bleak picture of rampant corruption showing how the world’s rich and powerful conspire to stay that way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
25:57
2019-07-23
Chirstine Lagarde is a shoo-in to become the next president of the European Central Bank. But will a straitjacket of low-to-negative interest rates give her any room to maneuver? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
34:16
2019-07-23
Shelley Boyce recounts how she turned a failing grade for a marketing plan into MedRisk a multimillion-dollar company that provides managed physical medicine for the workers’ compensation industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
25:33
2019-07-22
Amazon has announced a $700 million plan to retrain employees who will be automated out of jobs. While it’s a laudable goal the company also needs to address other critical personnel issues experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
25:47
2019-07-19
China’s second-quarter economic growth hit a 27-year low. But it’s not because of the trade war say experts from Wharton and Stanford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
39:10
2019-07-18
Ranking judo champion Peter Paltchik exemplifies what it means to overcome adversity and push beyond limits – a lesson that is inspiring to business leaders as well as athletes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
23:34
2019-07-17
Experts say the recent boom in plus-size clothing offerings is the result of financial and social pressure that is pushing manufacturers to scramble for a share of this $21 billion market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
25:20
2019-07-16
The world reacted with wonder when Americans sent the first astronauts to moon 50 years ago this week. But there was a dark side to the space race says author Fraser MacDonald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
24:16
2019-07-16
By going public Virgin Galactic will be able to tap the capital it needs to fuel its engines for the space tourism race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
27:30
2019-07-12
Litigator-turned-venture capitalist Bruce Cannon Gibney is sharply critical of the American legal system and explains in his new book why the concept of “justice for all” falls far short. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
25:59
2019-07-11
Many U.S. medical facilities are closing and consolidating as their expenses far outpace revenues. Experts say it’s a symptom of the disease plaguing the American health care system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
27:57
2019-07-11
The debate on health insurance is poised to head not just to the Supreme Court but also to become a hot election issue according to experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
33:33
2019-07-11
Sustainable ETFs are on the rise and could move impact investing into the mainstream say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
21:17
2019-07-10
With advanced technologies likely to automate almost 60% of factory tasks manufacturing in low-cost countries may no longer offer a competitive advantage says Boston Consulting Group’s Justin Rose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
29:02
2019-07-09
The former head of Chrysler and Ford who died last week at 94 will be remembered as a leader who fought through adversity and revolutionized the concept of the “celebrity CEO.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
32:32
2019-07-09
The traditional path to success has emphasized excelling in a single discipline or field rather than being a generalist. But writer David Epstein is challenging that wisdom contending that it’s sometimes better to be a jack of all trades. Hosted on Aca...
53:11
2019-07-09
Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel interviews Raghuram Rajan of the University of Chicago about his new book on the dangerous weakness of communities -- the foundation for markets and democracy -- as well as India China and a host of other topics. H...
17:39
2019-07-02
Recent research from Wharton’s Itamar Drechsler examines bank deposits as a form of monetary policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
20:58
2019-07-02
New digital technologies will destroy many jobs and also create new ones. To survive everyone will need to keep learning says Infosys president Ravi Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
29:31
2019-07-02
So far attempts at transparency in health care fees have not shifted consumer behavior – and too much pricing information could be counterproductive experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
33:29
2019-07-02
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to take on partisan gerrymandering Wharton’s Steven Kimbrough offers solutions for how to more fairly define the boundaries of voting districts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
24:02
2019-06-28
In a win for business owners and free speech advocates the Supreme Court has ruled that a fashion designer can trademark a logo deemed profane by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
40:00
2019-06-27
Antony Bugg-Levine who helped coin the term “impact investing ” and Durreen Shahnaz of social stock exchange IIX explore ways to take the movement forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
15:49
2019-06-27
A legal mechanism called judicial foreclosure can help states fill the policy gap left by the federal government’s pullback from regulatory enforcement of mortgage lenders says Wharton’s Brian Feinstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...