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Knowledge at Wharton

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The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It's your monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Podcast Network.

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Episodes

Could Iceland’s Equal Pay Law Work in the U.S.?

In Iceland it is now illegal for companies to pay men more than women for the same job. Experts discuss why the policy may work in that country but might not translate well to others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 201825 min

Are Apple Facebook Google and Amazon Unstoppable?

NYU professor Scott Galloway talks about the pervasive influence of Big Tech -- both good and bad -- in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 09, 201822 min

Will Protests in Iran Pave the Way for Economic Changes?

Iran’s embattled government may respond to recent protests with populist measures -- but those will not necessarily create more jobs experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 08, 201828 min

U.S. Environmental Policy in 2018: What’s at Stake?

Experts discuss the direction the U.S. is heading in regarding environmental protection and conservation and whether recent policy changes put U.S. businesses at a disadvantage globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 05, 201826 min

How Diversity Powers Team Performance

Increasing diversity has long been promoted as the right thing to do. But that notion does not account for the deep benefits that diversity can bring to an organization when it comes to performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 04, 201822 min

What’s Blowing Up the Bitcoin Bubble?

Despite bitcoin’s growing credibility among individual and institutional investors the cryptocurrency’s skyrocketing price is causing some concern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 04, 201824 min

Why Mobile Banking Will Replace Bank Branches

As customers opt for convenience the number of bank branches could decline by 50% to 75% say BankMobile co-founders Jay Sidhu and Luvleen Sidhu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 04, 201828 min

Jeremy Siegel: What’s Ahead for the U.S. Economy in 2018

It was an unexpectedly stellar year for U.S. stock markets in 2017. According to Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel since most of the good news regarding the economy has been baked into indexes now markets will likely take a breather in 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 02, 201824 min

Why Flexibility Is the Key to Reaching Your Goals

Recent Wharton research finds that people who utilize “emergency reserves” – such as a cheat day on a diet – are more likely to attain their goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 20176 min

Can Disney’s Bid for Fox Overcome Antitrust Concerns?

A dominance in regional sports networks could worry regulators but Disney has the right strategy in content and direct-to-consumer streaming say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 201726 min

Viewing U.S. History Through the Prism of Capitalism

A new book outlines the intertwined history of capitalism and democracy in the United States and why pragmatism has outweighed ideology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 201720 min

How to Build a Better Antitrust Policy

Recent Wharton research offers a compelling defense for antitrust policies that advocate protecting consumers over businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 201714 min

Dinner on Aisle Six: Why Supermarkets Are Opening Restaurants

Consumers’ growing appreciation for eating out is bad news for grocery stores which have long struggled with razor-thin profit margins. Their solution? Getting into the restaurant business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 201725 min

Building for the Long Term: Lessons from Leonardo da Vinci

Walter Isaacson who’s written a slew of well-received books on famous figures such as Einstein and Benjamin Franklin discusses his latest on Leonardo da Vinci. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 201725 min
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