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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

Using Public-private Partnerships to Tackle Extreme Poverty

Early experiences in Asia and Africa show that finding a voice for development issues in corporate strategies is a precursor to raising money say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 201935 min

Anger at Work: How Negative Emotions Cloud Judgment

New Wharton research reveals that angry people often lose the ability to see problems from another point of view. This can hamper efforts to resolve conflict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 201922 min

How to Jumpstart U.S. Innovation and Job Creation

R&D properly coordinated among businesses universities and government is a powerful force for innovation and job creation notes this new book co-authored by former IMF chief economist Simon Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 201923 min

How Financial Regulators Can Better Protect Consumers

Richard Cordray the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s first director describes the state of consumer protection today and what should be done to strengthen it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 201925 min

Why Manufacturers Should Embrace Digitization

Digitizing operations brings big advantages to manufacturers and will become the de facto way of competing says Jonathan Van Wyck of the Boston Consulting Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 201924 min

Health Care’s Compassion Crisis: Caring Makes a Difference

There is clear evidence in biomedical literature that compassion drives better outcomes for patients doctors and business notes author and physician Stephen Trzeciak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 201927 min

Under Modi 2.0 Will India Embrace Tough Economic Reforms?

Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies won India’s elections by a landslide last week. Will the Modi government use this “second chance” to strengthen India’s economy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 201929 min

Why the Fed Has a Hidden Influence on Foreign Affairs

The Fed is largely seen as a domestic institution but it quietly holds enormous sway on foreign affairs. Two Wharton professors ask: Should Congress have some input? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 201924 min

How Philadelphia’s Barnes Foundation Is Leveraging Analytics

Data is becoming increasingly key to decision-making at arts institutions like the Barnes but it must be part of a strategy that stays true to the history of the organization says CFO/COO Margaret Zminda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 201925 min

Lessons from an ’Old Entrepreneur’ on Running a Tech Startup

Veteran executive Charles Morgan was ready to retire when he unexpectedly had to take over a tech startup. He shares the lessons he’s learned as an ”old entrepreneur ” in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 201922 min

Life Hacks from Marcus Aurelius: How Stoicism Can Help Us

Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius practiced Stoicism and author Donald Robertson notes how it could help us better manage personal and business affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 201923 min

Is Amazon Getting Too Big?

Amazon’s runaway growth has prompted questions about whether it has become a massive monopoly that is unfairly edging out smaller competitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 201927 min

Late Bloomers: Why Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

Journalist and self-described late bloomer Rich Karlgaard rejects societal pressure to achieve success at an early age saying there’s plenty of scientific evidence that many people find their talents later in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 201919 min

Empowering the Developing World One Bicycle at a Time

World Bicycle Relief a nonprofit organization that builds and distributes bicycles in rural areas of the developing world is the 2019 winner of the Lipman Prize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 201926 min

Does Diversity Training Really Work?

New research from Wharton examines whether online diversity training really changes the behaviors and attitudes of employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 201926 min

With Losses Galore Is Uber a Good Stock Investment?

Uber’s debut as a public company has been awkward at best but the bigger question is how well it will fare in the long run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 201923 min

Have Stock Buybacks Gone Too Far?

Fueled by the lower corporate tax rate share buybacks among S&P 500 companies shot to a fourth consecutive record in the last quarter of 2018. Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and William Lazonick of the University of Massachusetts look at the impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 201927 min

U.S.-China Tariffs: Is There an End in Sight?

The sudden escalation of the trade conflict between the U.S. and China could lead to disruptive permanent shifts in trade and global supply chains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 201924 min

Why Central Banks Are Taking on Climate Change

Thirty-four central banks signed on to a statement warning that climate change is a significant financial risk to the global economy. Experts explain why they are taking a stand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 201924 min

Trademarking Offensive Terms: Can Social Good Come from Bad Words?

The issue of trademarking offensive terms is being visited for the second time in two years by the U.S. Supreme Court. Is it possible for slurs to be reclaimed as a point of pride and inclusion? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 201929 min

How Inclusive Capitalism Can Empower the Underprivileged

Firmenich CEO Gilbert Ghostine discusses how his company is developing business solutions to address the needs of low-income consumers in emerging markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 09, 201944 min

White Hot: How Silver Forged the World’s Economy

New York University professor William Silber’s new book focuses on the leading role that silver has played in economics history and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 08, 201921 min

How Modern Monarchies Are Evolving

With the arrival of a new royal baby in the U.K. it’s a good time to look at the changing state of the modern monarchy says Wharton’s Mauro Guillen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 06, 201915 min
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