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Smart contracts promise to bring innovation and much greater efficiency to contract law. But what they cannot do is replace contract law itself new Wharton research shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
U.S.-China relations had a rough start this year. Then relations became more affable. Can the need to cooperate overcome the risks of confrontation? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new book takes a look inside the insular world of Silicon Valley’s young entrepreneurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A “Digital Geneva Convention” and government mandates to prevent use of harmful software are among several measures experts suggest to boost cyber security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is the secret to the unparalleled success that keeps Amazon growing while so many traditional retailers are shutting their doors? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jon Stein CEO of robo-advisor firm Betterment talks about why this technology is the future of wealth management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Behavioral economics could help tackle the complex problem of creating a health insurance system that works for all citizens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s attempts to consolidate political power amid economic misery are taking a huge toll according to two Penn experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two experts discuss the challenges ahead for new South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The head of Women Against Abuse winner of the 2017 Lipman Family Prize talks about the group’s work and goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Four economists offer a new way of looking at technological innovation: by expanding beyond theory and accounting for an industry’s historical context. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Americans are flocking to major cities leading to an urban revival. But the shift also brings challenges according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the face of multiple odds a carefully drafted fiscal plan promises redemption to debt-battered Puerto Rico. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Carlos Ghosn chairman and CEO of France-based Renault discusses the state of the global automobile market including the rise of autonomous cars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Advances in cognitive neuroscience provide insights into how the brain works like never before. A new book combines science with management techniques to offer strategies for peak performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emmanuel Macron’s victory in the French presidential election puts to rest for now the threat of France’s exit from the European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Recent Wharton research examines how ”social information” can affect the outcome of high-stakes decisions such as choosing that first job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former Radian CEO S.A. Ibrahim believes that leadership in a crisis begins by assuming you will succeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Economist and author Tyler Cowen says that Americans are more complacent than ever -- and that’s not a good thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Olympian Bonnie St. John shares the five steps that help to develop resilience from her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz testified in front of Congress this week after settling out of court with a passenger who was violently removed from a flight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new report by the Penn Wharton Public Policy Initiative looks at the state of U.S. voting technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Trump administration’s tax plan would likely mean increased government borrowing and a crowding out of private investment and capital formation experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People have become addicted to their mobile devices. NYU professor Adam Alter says it’s by design -- and offers some ideas on how to break the habit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fortune magazine editor Leigh Gallagher offers an inside look into the early days of Airbnb and its unlikely path to becoming a lodging giant in her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Political outsider and pro-business centrist Emmanuel Macron looks highly likely to be France’s next president. But can a leader without a party succeed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Word-of-mouth testimonials from consumers in cohesive communities drive online sales higher Wharton research shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hopes have receded for a steady recovery of South Africa’s fragile economy with the downgrade earlier this month of the country’s credit rating to junk status. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nearly everyone has unconscious biases when interacting notes a new book. But learning how to shift filters can boost effectiveness in dealing with others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Even middle-class Americans are now tapping payday lenders because they cannot make ends meet. A new book explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
