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Knowledge at Wharton

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Wharton faculty and industry leaders discuss their latest research, books, and relevant business topics.

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Episodes

Will COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives Work?

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.

May 24, 202110 min

How Common Ownership of Startups Improves Innovation Efficiency

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.

May 18, 20219 min

Will Biden’s American Families Plan Pay Off?

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.

May 11, 202116 min

What Stops Digital Businesses from Succeeding Globally?

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.

May 11, 202114 min

Do You Prefer Cats or Dogs? Why Self-expression Increases Giving

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.

May 10, 202114 min

Creating Equity in COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Distribution

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.

May 04, 20211 hr 3 min

How Foreign Work Visas Benefit the U.S. Economy

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.

May 04, 202115 min

Want to Get Unstuck? How Science Can Help

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.

May 04, 202129 min

Why Regulation Won’t Harm Cryptocurrencies

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.

Apr 27, 202112 min

Pandemic Pivot: How Warby Parker Stayed Focused

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.

Apr 26, 202128 min

How Insider Trading Hides Behind a Barely Noticed Rule

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.

Apr 20, 202112 min

Why Some Retailers Succeed Despite Big Disruptions

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.

Apr 19, 202122 min

Want to Make Retail Customers Happy? Give Them a ‘Wow’ Experience

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.

Apr 13, 202124 min

Why Older Americans Are Taking on More Debt

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.

Apr 13, 202115 min

Less Is More: Redefining the Luxury Goods Market

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.

Apr 06, 202123 min

A ‘Small but Mighty’ VC Firm Invests in Equity

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.

Mar 30, 202128 min

What Are the Long-term Costs of Virtual Schooling?

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.

Mar 29, 202116 min

Are You Ready for the Hybrid Workplace?

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.

Mar 23, 202113 min

Why Teams Are the Key to Beating Burnout

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.

Mar 23, 202123 min

How Can the Luxury Industry Become More Inclusive?

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.

Mar 23, 20211 hr 2 min

Fintech Charters: What Does the Future Hold?

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.

Mar 16, 202112 min

Think Twice Before Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

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.

Mar 15, 202112 min

How Could the U.S. Vaccine Rollout Be Improved?

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.

Mar 09, 202111 min

How Economic Recovery Hinges on the Vaccine Rollout

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.

Mar 09, 202112 min

Keeping Workers Safe: What Do the Numbers Say?

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.

Mar 09, 202115 min
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