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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

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

GameStop Fallout: Why Regulation Could Hurt Index Investing

Regulators looking to prevent stock price manipulation must not harm the price discovery process that indexers depend on says Wharton’s David Musto in an interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 02, 202110 min

What’s Mine Is Ours: How Consumption Is Changing

Firms benefit when consumers feel they “own” a product. But in the sharing economy goods and services are becoming more experiential and impermanent. New research co-authored by Wharton’s Deborah Small explains this shift and offers marketing strategies to help preserve that feeling of “mine.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 02, 202129 min

How Artificial Intelligence Can Slow the Spread of COVID-19

A new machine-learning approach to COVID-19 testing that was developed by Wharton’s Hamsa Bastani and other experts has produced encouraging results in Greece by identifying more asymptomatic infected travelers than what conventional random testing would have achieved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 02, 20218 min

How Biases Influence CEOs Throughout Their Careers

CEOs often have a tailwind of strong performance and are expected to be more rational and objective than others. However they are equally vulnerable to biases according to new research co-authored by Wharton’s Marius Guenzel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 202110 min

Why Early 401(k) Withdrawals Are a Bad Idea

Policymakers are exploring every option to get money in the hands of people to help them cope during the pandemic. But premature penalty-free withdrawals from retirement accounts could prove too costly down the road says Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 202113 min

Beyond the Business Case for Diversity: What Leaders Must Do

Scholars David A. Thomas and Robin J. Ely talk with Wharton’s Katherine Klein about why the business case for diversity takes pressure off leaders to create a real culture of inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 202130 min

Building Diversity into the Venture Capital Ecosystem

During a recent Leading Diversity@Wharton event Wharton’s Stephanie Creary spoke with venture capital experts about the funding gap faced by minority and female founders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 20211 hr 16 min

Business Model Innovation Matters More Than Ever

A new book by Wharton’s Raphael (“Raffi”) Amit and Christoph Zott from IESE Business School guides business leaders on how to craft a winning business model innovation strategy for the long game of disruption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 202134 min
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