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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

Preparing for Disasters in 2019: How Can Risks Be Mitigated?

With natural disasters predicted to intensify in the coming years because of climate change how should communities prepare themselves? Three experts weigh in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 201926 min

What’s Ahead for the Stock Market in 2019

The U.S. stock market ended 2018 skimming bear market territory. Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and Gad Allon look at what’s on the horizon for 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 08, 201923 min

China’s Economy in 2019: Is a Reality Check in Store?

The ongoing trade war with the U.S. slowing consumer demand and other factors are tempering expectations about the country’s economic growth this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 08, 201925 min

How Introverts Can Learn to Network Effectively

Former communication executive Karen Wickre has written a book to help introverts learn how to network effectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 08, 201922 min

What Motivates Workers in the Gig Economy?

New Wharton research aims to improve predictions about gig economy labor supply and to shed light on more effective financial incentives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 07, 201926 min

Cracking the Code on Brand Growth

The battle for business growth does not start online or on store shelves. Rather it takes place in the subconscious mind of prospective customers write Michael Platt and Leslie Zane in this opinion piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 07, 201930 min

How Will the Texas ACA Ruling Impact Health Care?

Appeals against a federal court ruling striking down the Affordable Care Act could pave the way for full-fledged health care reforms say experts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 201829 min

Using AI and Video to Learn How the World Works

Simple actions like waving hello to a friend are easily recognized by humans but would confound machines. A startup based in Canada and Germany has had a breakthrough on that front -- using video to give robots an understanding of the visual world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 201826 min

Finding the Virtue in Private Equity Firms

Many view private equity firms as villainous actors intent on the singular goal of profit. But new Wharton research provides better insight into the benefits of PE buyouts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20187 min

Lessons from Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s Congressional Testimony

Congress recently grilled Google CEO Sundar Pichai on privacy issues political bias and possible plans to introduce a censored search engine in China. Experts from Wharton and elsewhere weigh in on his testimony. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 201828 min

Lifestyles of the Rich and Infamous: The Rise and Fall of Jho Low

A new book by Wall Street Journal reporters Bradley Hope and Tom Wright details the lavish life of Malaysian financier Jho Low mastermind of the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund scandal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 201824 min

How AI-based Systems Can Improve Medical Outcomes

AI has the potential to boost medical outcomes while lowering costs in the U.S. health care system. In this opinion piece experts propose one way of implementing AI using a work systems model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 201823 min

Can Dolce & Gabbana Recover from Its Mistakes in China?

Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana is trying to clean up a public relations mess in China that highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity in a global marketplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 201824 min

Is Waiting a Lost Art?

Today’s technologies enables instant communication. But is that really a good thing? A new book argues that good things come to those who wait. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 201826 min

Five Marketing Lessons from the Payless Shoe Prank

An elaborate advertising ruse by discount retailer Payless ShoeSource is raising eyebrows and important questions about the ability of marketers to manipulate consumer behavior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 07, 201824 min

How Cities Can Create the Next Silicon Valley

What will it take for a city to become the next Silicon Valley? New Wharton research identifies one key factor -- the trade secrecy laws in a state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 07, 201826 min

Does Fear Motivate Workers -- or Make Things Worse?

Some companies use an approach that is more stick than carrot to motivate employees to perform better. But does it really work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 04, 201825 min

Will Deutsche Bank Survive Its Latest Crisis?

Deutsche Bank faces its most severe test yet in the wake of police raids on its Frankfurt offices over suspicions that it helped clients launder money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 04, 201826 min

Exit Line: The Effects of Employee Turnover on Manufacturing

High worker turnover rates in manufacturing can cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars. A new paper co-authored by Wharton’s Ken Moon looks at how firms can keep employees on the job longer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 04, 201818 min
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