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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

Are Negative Interest Rates on the Way in the U.S.?

The U.S. could be headed for negative interest rate territory. Experts from Wharton and Michigan State University discuss the implications for the U.S. economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 201926 min

How Data Analytics Can Drive Innovation

New Wharton research examines whether decentralized or centralized organizations are better at using data analytics to innovate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 201913 min

Responding to Natural Disasters: Is There a Better Way?

What can governments and non-governmental organizations do to better prepare for and aid countries in the recovery from devastating storms? The heads of two NGOs weigh in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 201928 min

What Will It Take to Rescue Argentina’s Economy?

If he wins in October presidential hopeful Alberto Fernandez is best positioned to introduce long-term economic reforms in Argentina say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 201926 min

Why Most Leadership Skills Are Learned

Former Aetna CEO Ron Williams draws on his years of management experience to offer leadership advice in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 201923 min

Is Your Company Socially Responsible?

Corporate social responsibility is taking center stage as consumers care more about which firms they patronize. Experts Toby Usnik and Daniel Korschun explain why companies not on board will be left behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 201922 min

Can the ‘Supercharged’ Consumer Save Retail?

Digital retailers can reap significant financial benefits from opening physical stores according to new research from Wharton and Harvard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 05, 201917 min

Why the We Company Looks Like the Me Company

Any analysis of WeWork’s potential IPO should begin by examining the management and governance structure and how that may impact the company writes Wharton’s David Erickson in this opinion piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 03, 201924 min

Can Cybercriminals Be Stopped?

A new book by journalist and cybersecurity expert Kate Fazzini reveals the true nature of cybercriminals beyond the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 03, 201922 min

Can Artificial Intelligence Help Answer HR’s Toughest Questions?

New research from Wharton’s Peter Cappelli and Prasanna Tambe points out the promise and pitfalls of using artificial intelligence in human resources where algorithms can’t easily replace human decision-making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 201928 min

What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About VCs

In his best-selling book Scott Kupor former entrepreneur and now managing partner at VC firm Andreessen Horowitz offers advice on how founders can understand and engage with VCs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 201925 min

Growth Leaders vs. Laggards: What Makes the Difference?

Companies that are growth drivers are able to attract nurture and retain so-called innovation talent which they support through a work-systems model say Wharton’s George Day and Gregory Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 201948 min

Data as Currency: What Value Are You Getting?

In the data-as-currency world generators of data get practically nothing says MX Technologies’ Jane Barratt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 201924 min

How Can Hospitals Best Manage the Uneven Flow of Patients?

Wharton’s Hummy Song examines the common hospital practice of capacity pooling and whether it’s the best way to manage the mismatch between the number of patients and available beds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 201929 min

What Will It Take for Uber to Become Profitable?

Uber needs to ensure that its core business of ride-hailing is profitable before diversifying into areas like bike rentals say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 201926 min

Is the U.S. Economy Solid? Ask the Philadelphia Fed’s Patrick Harker

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia president Patrick Harker discusses interest rate policies recession fears and whether central banks are ready to introduce a stablecoin cyrptocurrency among other issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 201933 min

Why ’Radical Self-inquiry’ Can Create a Thriving Workplace

Leaders should stop focusing on output and achievement alone and work on building the maturity required to lift up others not just themselves notes the author of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 201921 min

Finding the Value in IPOs: Why Customer Behavior Holds the Key

Wharton’s Peter Fader and Emory’s Dan McCarthy explain why customer-based corporate valuation is a novel -- and very accurate -- way of determining a firm’s worth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 201927 min

How Organizational Culture Shapes Digital Transformation

Navigating the balance between culture and technology is one of the toughest challenges of digital transformation according to Nik Puri senior vice president of global IT at FedEx and Dan Alig CIO at Wharton computing and information technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 09, 201931 min

What Are the Long-term Costs of the China-U.S. Trade War?

An escalating trade war with China will lead to dire results for the U.S. according to long-term analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Consumers and businesses alike will feel the impact experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 06, 201925 min

Marketing the Cosmic Crisp: Will Consumers Bite?

Cosmic Crisp a new apple variety more than 20 years in the making is hitting stores this fall -- but getting produce to stand apart from similar offerings is not a simple task marketing experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 06, 201925 min

U.S. Economy: Is a Long Shallow Recession on the Way?

Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and David Rosenberg of Gluskin Sheff expect the Fed to cut interest rates in the coming year as the latest GDP report reveals some troubling trends. But they disagree on whether the slowdown will lead to a recession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 06, 201929 min

Want to Become a Dynamic Learner? Here’s How to Do It

A new book by University of North Carolina professor Bradley Staats outlines how to become a dynamic learner which he says is key to staying ahead in a rapidly changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 02, 201924 min
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