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Knowledge at Wharton

Knowledge at Whartonknowledge.wharton.upenn.edu
Wharton faculty and industry leaders discuss their latest research, books, and relevant business topics.

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Episodes

Why Is the Stock Market So Strong When the Economy Is Weak?

High-performing stocks don’t reflect the economic woes stemming from the pandemic and the Fed has played a role in keeping prices high explains Wharton’s Itay Goldstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 202013 min

Can Tesla Maintain Its Momentum?

If the company can scale its output and fend off competition from established automakers the answer is yes according to Wharton’s Rahul Kapoor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 202010 min

How Social Media Is Shaping Political Campaigns

Political newcomers can leverage social media to raise money and gain recognition which could help them compete against incumbents according to new research co-authored by Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 202011 min

Why Inclusion Starts in the C-suite

As part of the Leading Diversity at Work series Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks with global diversity expert Gwen Houston about why senior executives must lead inclusion efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 202041 min

The High Cost of Returns: Should Retailers Rethink Their Policies?

Easy returns are great for shoppers but they are becoming a bigger financial liability for stores. New research co-authored by Wharton’s Thomas S. Robertson explains why it’s time for retailers to rethink their liberal return policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 202021 min

Too Much of a Good Thing? The Perils of Overconfidence

Wharton’s Katherine Milkman talks with Don Moore from the University of California Berkeley about his new book ’Perfectly Confident’ and what happens when our confidence level doesn’t match up with reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 20208 min

Leading Diversity: Why Listening and Learning Come Before Strategy

As part of a new series called “Leading Diversity at Work ” Wharton’s Stephanie Creary and global diversity expert Rohini Anand discuss what it takes to create an inclusive culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 202044 min

What Poker Can Teach Us about Making the World a Better Place

Wharton’s Katherine Milkman talks with psychologist Maria Konnikova about her new book ‘The Biggest Bluff ’ and how we can make decisions in an environment in which we have very little control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 02, 202023 min

Why Nurturing Talent Will Help Companies Survive the Pandemic

Great leaders develop talent on a continuous basis according to Tuck School of Business professor Sydney Finkelstein. In a conversation with Wharton’s Peter Cappelli he explains why that’s more important than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 202029 min

Navigating a Crisis: Why Company Culture Is Key

Amway CEO Milind Pant discusses the importance of “leading from the heart” and the lessons he’s learned during the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 202027 min

How COVID-19 Is Changing the Way Global Firms Communicate

Lori Ryerkerk chairman president and CEO at Celanese recently spoke with Wharton’s Peter Cappelli about how the pandemic is reshaping her company’s culture and her own leadership style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 202026 min

Crashing U.S. Auto Sales: Can the Industry Recover?

Vehicle sales in the United States have fallen to levels not seen since the Great Recession a decade ago. As the economy begins to open up again the industry’s recovery will depend on a number of factors according to Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 202011 min

How the Pandemic Can Lead to a More Sustainable Future

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic policymakers have a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to lead the way towards a low-carbon future says Lord Greg Barker executive chairman of En+ Group and former member of U.K. Parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 08, 202029 min

How an ‘Employees First’ Pandemic Response Pays Off

When the coronavirus pandemic began PriceSmart CEO Sherry Bahrambeygui reset the company’s culture and found more productive ways to get things done. In a recent conversation with Wharton’s Mike Useem she shared what she has learned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 01, 202030 min

Will the Pandemic Cause Food Shortages?

What’s behind the continually bare shelves at grocery stores in some U.S. cities? Wharton experts explain how the crisis has caused supply chain disruptions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 202012 min

Working from Home: Navigating the Pandemic’s New Normal

The COVID-19 crisis has forced millions of employees to work from home. Wharton’s Nancy Rothbard offers suggestions for how workers and employers can adjust to the new reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 04, 202016 min

Earth Day 2020: COVID-19 Reminds Us Why Science Matters

Fifty years ago the first Earth Day was inspired by a scientist. The pandemic teaches us to seek refuge in science again writes Wharton’s Eric W. Orts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 202010 min

What Contributes Most to Consumer Financial Distress?

New research coauthored by Wharton’s Benjamin Keys looks at the roles geographic location and individual characteristics play in the financial struggles of consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 09, 202013 min

When Will the Jobs Return?

Industries such as leisure and hospitality might bounce back sooner than others but lower demand suggests more layoffs could be on the way say experts at Wharton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 07, 202012 min
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