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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

Why Digital Transformation Is Key to Argentina’s Future

Despite its financial ills Argentina’s longer-term economic prospects are looking brighter thanks to a new generation of leaders who are embracing digital transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 201827 min

Going Viral: How to Save Society from Deadly Epidemics

Is it possible to end all epidemics? Harvard Medical School’s Jonathan Quick says there are steps public institutions can -- but don’t -- take to protect society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 201823 min

Are Cryptoassets a Sound Investment?

Are cryptoassets right for your investment portfolio? A new book applies money management tools to maximize returns and manage risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 09, 201823 min

How the Golden State Killer Case Ignited a Privacy Debate

A possible breakthrough in the Golden State Killer case thanks to DNA samples from a genealogical testing service has prompted calls for stricter protection of personal genetic data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 04, 201825 min

Can Hollywood Survive Streaming Services?

Hollywood once ruled the world with must-see movies and the in-theater experience but many now opt to ”Netflix and chill” at home. Can the industry adapt? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 04, 201825 min

T-Mobile and Sprint: Will the Deal Go Through?

T-Mobile and Sprint have been trying to tie the knot for years – and the third time may not be the charm despite a friendlier regulatory environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 03, 201825 min

How Better Training Can Help Companies Face the ’Tech Tide’

AI cannot replace the power of a human smile in customer engagement and the chief differentiators for excellence are training and culture Tom Peters says in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 03, 201824 min

Why Empathy Is More Than Standing in Another’s Shoes

A new book about empathy finds that the idea of putting oneself in another’s shoes is changing but still offers many rewards for individuals and organizations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 02, 201823 min

Why Top Performers Quit When the Going Gets Tough

When facing adversity favorites are more likely to walk away than underdogs new Wharton research finds. The reason: potential embarrassment over not meeting expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 01, 201816 min

Will a $1 Billion Fine Change Wells Fargo?

Wells Fargo needs a significant culture change that makes top executives more accountable experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 201829 min

Stretching Sustainable Development Funds

The International Finance Corporation deploys a novel approach to boost private sector development in emerging nations for maximum impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 201818 min

Unlocking Serendipity Is the Key to Life Science Breakthroughs

Serendipity plays a big role in life-science innovation since breakthroughs often are unintended consequences. Yet despite the seeming randomness this creative process can be managed -- and improved say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 201853 min

Managing the Dark Side of Workplace Friendships

Friendships in the workplace are valuable. But Wharton research shows they can also lead to complexities and challenges for those inside and outside the circle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 201827 min

How Long Can the ’Chinese Miracle’ Last?

China’s debt-fueled growth is unsustainable and a time of reckoning is coming argues the author of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 201821 min

What to Expect from a Post-Castro Cuba

Cuba has a new leader Miguel Diaz-Canel. But former president Raul Castro remains in a position of control over the key drivers of the country’s economy experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 201827 min

What Brands Can Learn from Starbucks’ Crisis Response

The arrest of two black men at a Philadelphia coffee shop should be treated as a broad-based wake-up call for Starbucks -- and for other brands as well experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 201826 min

How Big Data Can Make a Big Difference in HR

HR has been slow to adopt data analytics. SAP’s chief learning officer discusses why companies must incorporate data into the HR process and other insights from her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 201819 min

Should the U.S. Extend Individual Tax Breaks Beyond 2025?

The Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that the “extenders” will hurt economic growth and worsen federal debt. Only a serious crisis will trigger corrective action say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 201822 min

Is It Possible to Change Bad Behavior – Permanently?

What if a simple nudge could help you make better decisions? A new large-scale experiment headed by two Penn researchers aims to help people develop better exercise habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 201825 min

How the Tax Structure Can Be Tweaked for Social Good

New Wharton research shows that there could be significant effects from subsidizing professions that offer limited compensation relative to the societal benefits they create. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 201822 min
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