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Knowledge at Wharton

The Wharton School•knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu
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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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Searching for the Soul of Russia Under Putin

A new book from Nina Khrushcheva (Nikita Krushev’s great granddaughter) and Jeffrey Tayler takes readers on an eye-opening tour of Russia under President Vladimir Putin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 04, 2019•24 min

Design for All: Why Inclusion Matters in Business

In her new book inclusive design expert Kat Holmes explains why the most effective business models and products are the ones that benefit the greatest variety of people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 04, 2019•22 min

Lump-sum Pension Payments: Who Are the Winners and Losers?

Private corporations will cheer the U.S. Treasury department’s move on lump-sum pension payments but policy makers must weigh its impact on retirees and taxpayers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 02, 2019•26 min

Can Shaq Save the Papa John’s Brand?

Experts think Papa John’s is playing to win by hiring NBA legend and entrepreneur Shaquille O’Neal as its first African-American board member and brand ambassador. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 02, 2019•25 min

It’s a Dangerous Job – but Does Someone Have to Do It?

Paying people more to do a physically dangerous job doesn’t absolve companies of the ethical question of whether it is permissible to expose employees to risk a new Wharton paper argues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 01, 2019•16 min

Tackling California’s Affordable Housing Crisis

California’s lack of affordable housing has reached a breaking point in cities like San Francisco. Experts from Wharton and the University of San Francisco discuss why the problem extends beyond the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 01, 2019•24 min

Can India Solve Its Food Paradox?

With policies that encourage innovation India could avoid becoming a food importer again says economist Ashok Gulati. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2019•24 min

How Gender and Racial Biases Are Hurting Economics

A survey released by the American Economic Association reveals a disturbingly high level of gender and racial biases in the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2019•25 min

How Companies Are Increasing Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Companies are slowly increasing their efforts to employ adults with autism but doing so requires training preparation and support. Two experts discuss the benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2019•26 min

Why Emotional Blind Spots Can Hurt Your Finances

Emotional blind spots lead to common mistakes in managing your money according to a new book by former Wall Street trader and current CBS News analyst Jill Schlesinger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2019•25 min

Why Breaking Up Big Tech Could Do More Harm Than Good

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has solidified her party’s growing disenchantment with Big Tech by proposing to break up Amazon Google and Facebook -- but doing so could result in unintended consequences experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 2019•27 min

Who Made That Decision: You or an Algorithm?

Algorithms now make lots of decisions but they have their own biases writes Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 2019•32 min

Using a Company’s Own Words to Assess Its Risks

Using a text-based approach to assess a company’s risks by analyzing its own disclosures yields surprising results according to new Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 2019•9 min

Can Amazon Reinvent the Traditional Supermarket?

Amazon’s new grocery stores are expected to merge bricks-and-mortar and online experiences then power it with data analytics. Will it work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2019•24 min

Elon Musk’s SEC Drama: Has He Gone Too Far?

Elon Musk’s confrontational behavior with the SEC and seemingly erratic decision making elsewhere are distracting from his core vision for Tesla say Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie and Charles Elson of the University of Delaware. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2019•25 min

The 737 Max Crash: What’s the Fallout for Boeing?

Last week’s fatal crash of a Boeing 737 Max aircraft -- the second in five months -- is impacting the company on multiple fronts. How quickly can it recover? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2019•23 min

U.S. Debt: Is It the Calm Before the Storm?

The U.S. national debt has crossed $22 trillion -- the highest ever. Addressing the problem now rather than delaying the inevitable would be the best approach to keeping the economy strong experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 2019•25 min

Can Nuclear Energy Save the Planet?

Authors Joshua Goldstein and Staffan Qvist say switching to nuclear and renewable energy is the most feasible path forward for humans to slow down climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2019•21 min

The Next Silicon Valley? Why Toronto Is a Contender

Toronto has quietly become the world’s fastest-growing destination for technology jobs. But to truly become Silicon Valley North policymakers and tech companies must address certain gaps experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2019•23 min

How Businesses Are Testing the Limits of Free Speech

Recent Wharton research examines how commercial cases coming before the U.S. Supreme Court are challenging and potentially recalibrating the boundaries of free speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2019•13 min

How Globalization and Robotics Speed Up Job Losses

The twin trends of globalization and robotics could lead to an unprecedented disruption that would displace workers at the fastest pace in history according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2019•24 min

Fintech: What’s Real and What’s Hype

Fintech has the potential to completely reshape the finance industry. A new research initiative aims to clarify where the actual promise lies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 2019•23 min
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