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From free food to million-dollar lotteries there’s no shortage of incentives to entice Americans to take the COVID-19 vaccine. But Wharton’s Iwan Barankay says these efforts won’t increase vaccine uptake when socioeconomic barriers remain in the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When venture capital firms own equity in competing startups they can improve innovation efficiency by withholding funding from those that are lagging a recent study co-authored by Wharton’s Luke Taylor shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The American Families Plan would cost significantly more than the Biden administration’s estimate of $1.8 trillion according to a new analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. But the plan’s proposals for free education would help to offset some of those costs in the long run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In an interview about his new book ‘The Platform Paradox ’ Mauro Guillén explains why digital platforms can dominate some markets while floundering in others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People donate more to charity and tip more when they are given a chance to express themselves through choices according to a new study co-authored by Wharton’s Jonah Berger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wharton’s Stephanie Creary and Aline Gatignon talk with Penn Medicine’s Dr. Florencia Greer Polite and David Casey of CVS Health about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and access in communities of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Foreign workers help boost the American economy by balancing labor supply and demand says Wharton management professor Britta Glennon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wharton’s Katy Milkman shares insights from her new book ’How to Change ’ which offers science-based strategies for creating lasting effective change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Measures that protect investors and weed out bad actors will boost confidence in cryptocurrencies and help the industry to grow according to Wharton’s Brian Feinstein and Kevin Werbach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Warby Parker co-founder David Gilboa talks to Wharton’s Katherine Klein about how the company stuck to its founding principles during the chaos created by the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Daniel Taylor finds evidence of insider trading abuses by company executives and urges tighter rules for disclosures and longer cooling-off periods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wharton’s David Reibstein explains why Canada the U.S. and South Korea pulled ahead while others fell behind in the 2021 Best Countries Report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In an updated and expanded edition of her book ‘The Shopping Revolution ’ Wharton’s Barbara Kahn examines the retailers that have been most successful during the pandemic and in the face of other enormous changes in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What defines a “wow” depends on the shopper and type of store but hassle-free customer support is at the top of the list according to a recent study from Wharton’s Baker Retailing Center and The Verde Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new study that finds older Americans are struggling with debt underscores the importance of financial literacy says Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spending on stronger infrastructure and higher taxes will crowd out private investment ultimately reducing GDP according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Technology firms are the drivers of disruption across industries but things will play out differently for automobiles according to Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The struggle with Zoom fatigue is real. Wharton’s Iwan Barankay explains some of the unintended consequences of videoconferencing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Conspicuous consumption is giving way to a new ethos called ”minimalist luxury.” Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim and Z. John Zhang explain how the makers of high-end goods can respond to this market trend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks with Stefanie Thomas from Impact America Fund which has raised $55 million to invest in companies that benefit underserved communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Black and low-income students face the highest reduction in lifetime earnings from school closures according to a report from the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The post-pandemic hybrid workplace will create a power differential that needs to be managed carefully. Wharton’s Martine Haas explains how to minimize the risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Author Paula Davis talks about her new book from Wharton School Press ‘Beating Burnout at Work ’ and how teams and their leaders can create cultures that prevent burnout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During a recent Leading Diversity@Wharton event Wharton’s Stephanie Creary spoke with two DEI experts from luxury firms about how the industry can truly commit to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Allowing Big Tech and other large corporations to set up banks would fundamentally alter the banking landscape in the U.S. says Wharton’s David Zaring in an interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new study led by experts from Wharton and Penn offers practical suggestions to get those who are hesitant about vaccines off the fence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wharton finance professor Michael R. Roberts explains why some homeowners should consider investing any extra money they have rather than using it to make additional mortgage payments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Centralization is key to streamlining the process and speeding up vaccination efforts says Wharton’s Gad Allon in an interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Doubling COVID-19 vaccine doses to 3 million a day could boost U.S. employment and GDP according to a Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Essential workers have a 55% greater chance of contracting COVID-19 compared with nonessential workers according to a recent study by Independence Blue Cross and Penn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
