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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

Escaping the Rat Race: Why We Are Always Running Out of Time

Trying to balance the competing demands of work family finances technology and self-care has left Americans perpetually pressed for time -- is there any way to get off the treadmill? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 06, 201920 min

Gig Economy Protections: Did the EU Get It Right?

Protections for non-permanent workers laid out by the European Parliament are a move in the right direction -- but countries outside the EU will observe carefully before adopting them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 06, 201922 min

What Slows Urban Mobility in India -- and How to Fix It

Like many countries India’s largest cities are congested. But congestion pricing won’t work because mobility is affected by other factors besides vehicle traffic according to Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 03, 201915 min

Can Annuities Help Grow Your Retirement Nest Egg?

New research from Wharton professor Olivia Mitchell looks at how annuities can help secure enough retirement income when the products are included in pension plan menus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 02, 201923 min

Becoming the Best: Excellent Customer Service Always Wins

If you build a customer-centric business the money will come. That’s the message in a new book by Horst Schulze co-founder of luxury hotel chain The Ritz-Carlton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 02, 201923 min

How Big Data Can Inform Investment Decisions

Investors and managers need more than just reams of information to make good decisions -- they need to know which data are important and how to use them Wharton research finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 201910 min

Is Global Consumer Confidence Peaking?

Consumers are mostly happy with their jobs and personal finances but many remain cautious about spending say experts at The Conference Board. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 201920 min

The Promise and Pitfalls of 5G: Will It Kill Cable?

Expectations are riding high for the next generation of wireless technology but is 5G ready to compete with wired broadband networks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 201929 min

Preventing the Next Housing Crisis

Overly loose mortgage standards are not exactly making a comeback but some loans today are close to regulatory guardrails. New Wharton research offers a tool that can help regulators know when things may be going too far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 201920 min

How Can Sri Lanka Recover?

Following the Easter Sunday bombings Sri Lanka must unite all forces to reclaim its hard-won peace of the past decade say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 201924 min

Incompetent Male Leaders: The Case for Talent Over Gender

In his new book Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic the chief talent scientist at Manpower Group examines myths about masculine management and explains why we need to value competence over confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 201924 min

Why India’s Jet Airways Lost Its Wings

The suspension of flights by Jet Airways is another casualty of price wars and flawed business models. Experts discuss how Jet could recast its model to fly again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 201923 min

What We Can Learn from the Fisher-Price Rock ’n Play Recall

The controversy surrounding Fisher-Price’s Rock ’n Play Sleeper shines a light on the need to balance corporate growth with safety -- and also where regulators went wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 201925 min

Why Oil Markets Are Changing

Summertime gasoline price increases are normal but today’s oil markets are undergoing fundamental change according to experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 201922 min

Want to Build a Smart City? Here Are Some Strategies That Work

Collaborative platforms sustainability public-private partnerships and data analytics are critical for developing smart and inclusive cities notes TCS’s Seeta Hariharan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 201940 min

Beyond Clicks: Getting the Most out of Big Data

Recent Wharton research aims to help companies navigate the complicated waters of Big Data by offering a better way to use predictive analytics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 201910 min

Why Trust Is the Gold Standard in Developing Countries

Developing world entrepreneurs face a big disadvantage compared with Western counterparts – a generalized lack of trust. A new book explains why conventional strategies don’t work where mistrust is rampant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 201922 min

Is the World Economy Headed for a Fall?

It’s not just the latest IMF forecast causing concern. Many straws in the wind point to tougher times ahead experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 201932 min

Banking on the Future of Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies will one day be used everywhere predicts Litecoin creator Charlie Lee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 201917 min

Whither the McMansion? Why Millennials Aren’t Buying

Across the country baby boomers who own large suburban homes are looking to downsize but are finding it hard to attract younger buyers. However shifts in mortgage rates and other factors could soon change that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 201925 min

Why Toyota Is Betting on Hybrid Technology

Toyota announced it will offer other automakers free licenses to its patents on vehicle electrification especially hybrid vehicles. Is it a smart move? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 201915 min

Do Corporate Audits Lead to Insider Trading?

Wharton research looks at whether corporate insiders trade more around the audit report date -- and what it means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 201941 min

The Doctor Is in: What HIPAA Compliance Means for Amazon

Amazon’s move into health care with HIPAA compliance for virtual assistant Alexa raises questions about what the tech giant plans to do with patient data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 201924 min

Is the Fed’s Independence on the Line?

President Trump’s backing of two nominees for the Federal Reserve Board is raising questions about the importance of the central bank’s nonpartisan image. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 201926 min

What CEOs Can Learn from Roman Emperors

From marketing to management modern business leaders can learn a lot from ancient Roman emperors according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 201925 min

Unlocking the Creative Value of Inefficiency

Too much efficiency -- such as that provided by computers and algorithms -- can turn off creativity and innovation according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 201924 min
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