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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

Will Amazon Go Capture the Holy Grail of Retail?

Amazon’s new cashier-less convenience store aims to answer one of retail’s thorniest challenges: Understanding why shoppers do what they do and leveraging that knowledge into increasing sales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 09, 201825 min

How Businesses Can Drive Health Care to the Underserved

Medical devices maker Medtronic and ERC Eye Care have created sustainable models to bring health solutions for the neediest in remote areas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 07, 20181 hr

The Stock Market Rollercoaster: Should Investors Be Worried?

Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel advises investors to hold tight for the ride -- the recent losses that erased some $4 trillion in value in global stock markets are an overdue correction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 06, 201816 min

Scoring or Snoring? The Super Bowl in Five Ads

Brands spend millions of dollars to air ads during the Super Bowl but few achieve the ultimate payoff of actually bringing in more sales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 201828 min

Does Health Care Need a New Startup Model?

Traditional Silicon Valley startup models involving venture capital or private equity are missing new markets as health care’s evolution speeds up says one entrepreneur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 01, 201822 min

Why Consumers Lose in the Big Pharma Wars

Leading pharma companies conspire to keep drug price in the U.S. far higher than a free market would support -- and that also stifles innovation says the author of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 01, 201825 min

Is a U.S.-China Trade War Heating Up?

The recently announced import tariffs on solar panels and washing machines could be a precursor to bigger trade clashes between the U.S. and China experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 201821 min

Why 2018 Is Shaping Up to Be a Good Year for Banks

The deregulation that banks expected in 2017 but didn’t materialize could become reality this year. Still lingering consumer distrust and increased competition from fintechs are potential hurdles experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 201828 min

How to Drive Competitive Returns with Impact Investing

Businesses are best placed to help solve social and environmental issues and those that do tend to do well for themselves say two impact investors who share their experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 201854 min

How Spectre and Meltdown Will Impact Companies and Consumers

Recent news about the computer chip vulnerabilities has caused alarm because of the sheer scale of the problem. Businesses are scrambling to protect themselves -- should consumers be worried also? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 201824 min

Global Risks in 2018: What Lies Ahead?

According to the 2018 Global Risks Report the environment cyber security and geopolitics are areas drawing the most concern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 201825 min

Is This the Year Electric Cars Become Exciting?

U.S. automakers are weighing continued sales optimism against uncertain policy moves. Meanwhile electric cars look ripe for consumer-friendly jumps in performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 201826 min

China in 2018: What Hangs in the Balance?

China’s leadership in clean energy and its strong economic growth are counterweighted by potential trade clashes with the U.S. and simmering social unrest say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 201828 min

What Can an Ancient General Teach Us About Modern Leadership?

Few military leaders hold as much allure for historians as Hannibal. Archaeologist Patrick N. Hunt writes in his new book that much of his success came from strong finances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 201819 min
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