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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

What Will Persuade People to Take a Vaccine?

Behavioral scientists at Wharton and Penn are studying the best communication strategies that nudge people into getting vaccinated for the flu with implications for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 202011 min

Gamification Is Changing How We Work -- and Succeed

From motivating employees to maintaining healthy habits games can help us achieve our goals in surprising ways say the authors of the revised and updated edition of ‘For the Win.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 202021 min

How Gaming Can Help Learners of All Ages

Wharton Interactive co-founders Sarah Toms and Ethan Mollick are creating the next generation of game-based learning experiences that democratize education and make lessons more memorable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 202016 min

If Pandemic Productivity Is Up Why Is Innovation Slowing Down?

The majority of employees working from home during the pandemic are just as productive but they aren’t collaborating as effectively as before according to a new study overseen by Wharton management professor Michael Parke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 202012 min

How the Biden Administration Could Tackle Climate Change

Rejoining the Paris Climate Accord will be a positive step but options for the new administration will be limited to regulatory tweaks without control of Congress says Wharton’s Brain Berkey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 09, 20208 min

How Misinformation Hurts Democracy

While overtly fake news generated by bogus websites can be dangerous there’s greater harm in subtle misinformation that spreads through mainstream media according to new research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 03, 202012 min

Startups Are Finding the Sweet Spot in a Downturn

Small business formation is booming during this pandemic but startups need buffers against a second or third wave of the virus says Wharton’s Ethan Mollick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 03, 202014 min

Neuroscience Can Help You Become a Better Leader

Not everyone is a born leader but a new book by Wharton’s Michael Platt says that neuroscience can provide the tools to become one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 202017 min

How Incubators Help Entrepreneurs Succeed

Research by Wharton’s Valentina Assenova shows that disadvantaged entrepreneurs can grow their companies significantly in terms of revenue and employment by working with incubators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 202015 min

Bridging Social Justice and the Financial Markets

Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Adasina founder and CEO Rachel Robasciotti about her firm’s mission to change the planet through more ethical investing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 202024 min

Will Consumers Spend or Save This Holiday Season?

Retail sales will see modest growth over a holiday season marked by the uneven spending habits of consumers affected by the pandemic according to experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 20209 min

How Data Science Can Win the Debate on Police Reform

Rooting out racial bias in law enforcement starts with better data according to Wharton’s Dean Knox and Princeton’s Jonathan Mummolo. Their research is bringing hard science to the emotional debate on police reform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 202024 min

When Should Schools Reopen?

A Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis provides policymakers with a framework to weigh the cost of COVID-19 infections in a community against students’ loss of future income due to lower quality education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 202015 min

Making Good Decisions: A Toolkit

Wharton’s Katy Milkman talks with author Annie Duke about her new book that provides tools for readers who want to make smart decisions in any situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 202022 min

How to Get Voters Off the Fence? With a Soft Touch

Whether it’s marketing a product or winning an election change agents never succeed by forcing their beliefs on others says Wharton’s Jonah Berger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 202012 min

What Drives Household Bankruptcy?

New research by Wharton’s Sasha Indarte suggests that people file for bankruptcy not because of what they gain in debt relief but because they lack cash on hand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 06, 20208 min

Why Low Interest Rates Hurt Retirees

Lower returns on investments could mean that retirees save less dip into retirement funds or collect Social Security benefits earlier than planned says Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 06, 202013 min

Disaster Relief: Why the Poor Need Higher Priority

Current federal policies are inadequate for the most vulnerable communities when disasters strike. Wharton’s Carolyn Kousky explains why prioritizing low-income families is key to disaster recovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 05, 20209 min

How Gender Lens Investing Is Gaining Ground

A new report from the Wharton Social Impact Initiative and Catalyst at Large finds a dramatic increase in gender lens investing over the last few years a strong indication that the financial sector is working to balance a legacy of lopsided investments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 02, 202020 min

How the Pandemic Is Affecting Working Mothers

A high number of working mothers are leaving their jobs during the pandemic which is exacerbating gender inequality. Solving the problem starts with better policies to support them Wharton’s Janice Bellace says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 202010 min

How Retailers Can Salvage Customer Loyalty

Shoppers are losing patience with retailers during the pandemic according to a new study that finds significant dissatisfaction with both in-store and online purchases. Wharton’s Tom Robertson explains how retailers can win them back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 202018 min

Three Steps for Creating a More Equitable Workplace

As part of the Leading Diversity at Work series Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks with Kwasi Mitchell of Deloitte Consulting about how executives middle managers and employees can contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 202038 min

Can Election Polls Be Trusted?

Predictive analytics are invaluable in business but they have proven faulty in politics. Wharton’s Abraham (Adi) Wyner shares three reasons why election poll results don’t always match the outcome especially in presidential races. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 202011 min

A Breakdown of the Biden Policy Platform: Five Key Takeaways

A Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis of U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden’s policy platform finds that his proposals would increase spending over the next decade by $5.37 trillion but in the long run would reduce the federal debt and boost GDP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 202012 min

Rebranding the NFL: How the League Shifted Its Message on Racial Justice

In a stark turnabout the NFL is now embracing the same goals of social justice and racial equality that cost quarterback Colin Kaepernick his football career. Experts explain the change and why other brands should follow suit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 20208 min

What Will the World Look Like in 2030?

Big economic technological and demographic changes are coming and the pandemic is accelerating many of them Wharton’s Mauro Guillen says in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 08, 202012 min

Getting the Job Done: How Immigrants Expand the U.S. Economy

Immigrant workers put pressure on the U.S. labor supply but foreign-born entrepreneurs also create jobs that increase labor demand according to new research co-authored by Wharton’s Daniel Kim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 08, 202011 min
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