There was a big debate about whether to grant GM and Chrysler a bailout. Even those leaning in favor were not sure it would work. Wharton and other experts explain why it was the right decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2018•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast The global financial crisis exacerbated long-term trends including rising student debt and stagnant wages and left the public with a sense that the system is broken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2018•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast As digital products remake the world advertising and brands have evolved from sometime partners to ‘frenemies’ who are often in direct competition for dwindling consumer attention says author Ken Auletta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 06, 2018•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast In its bid to recast the North American Free Trade Agreement the U.S. has secured the buy-in of Mexico but it still faces resistance from Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 06, 2018•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Penn Museum Director Julian Siggers is leading a digital transformation of the institution to make it relevant to younger generations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 06, 2018•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast To perform optimally at work focus on what you can change and ignore the rest according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 05, 2018•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast New research from the Penn Wharton Public Policy Initiative offers some solutions that policymakers could pursue to shore up America’s infrastructure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 04, 2018•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wharton’s Itay Goldstein and his co-authors have uncovered a very early warning signal on the state of the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 04, 2018•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast New Wharton research examines the development of mortgage-backed securities and why no one seems to heed the warnings of history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2018•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Central bankers are not elected by the people but they hold enormous influence. Former central banker Paul Tucker examines their enhanced role following the global financial crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 30, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Author Morra Aarons-Mele lays bare some myths around entrepreneurship including notions about success rates compensation and the hustle needed to succeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 29, 2018•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Does globalization help or hurt companies? Wharton research shows that it lifts all boats especially weaker firms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 29, 2018•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast As companies struggle to contain soaring health care costs employee smoking remains a challenge. But a recent study by two University of Pennsylvania experts found that cash can be a powerful incentive to help smokers quit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2018•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast With semi-annual reports investors would be worse off experts say and the gains to companies in cost savings and long-term planning are dubious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 27, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Recent trends show that while rents are falling for high-end dwellings middle- and low-income renters are still struggling to afford housing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2018•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast American Homebuilders of West Africa builds homes for locals while giving foreign investors a robust return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 23, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast There is a $4.4 Trillion shortfall hiding in plain sight inside public pension plans. Are we doomed to have it create a major financial crisis? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 23, 2018•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast During the financial crisis the price gap between Treasury bonds and notes became unusually large. Wharton finance professors David Musto and Krista Schwarz explain why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 23, 2018•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Americans are paying more than ever in fees which are tacked on to the price of everything from utility bills to concert tickets. These fees are quietly draining the wallets of middle-class Americans author Devin Fergus argues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 23, 2018•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast It will take more than policy changes and government persuasion to reverse the mindsets of one-child families built over nearly four decades experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2018•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast New Wharton research suggests the heated immigration debate often overlooks the effect immigrants have on capital investment innovation and firm operations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast As the 10th anniversary of the Great Recession of 2008 draws nearer some experts are beginning to worry that a looming bubble in corporate debt poses a danger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 20, 2018•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Erdogan must forsake populist policies and accept outside help to readjust the economy even if this is politically unpalatable Wharton experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2018•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cultivating empathy can help a company vanquish the competition gain loyal customers retain innovative employees and elevate itself from good to great says the author of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2018•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast New Wharton research shows that marketers are incorrectly crunching data and potentially getting wrong answers — and costing companies a lot of money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2018•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast The American Dream is disappearing for the middle class says the author of ’Squeezed: Why Our Families Can’t Afford America.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 15, 2018•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Two MIT researchers offer a practical guide to digital transformation in their new book ’What’s Your Digital Business Model?’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 15, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast The largest market for Uber Lyft and other ride-hailing services last week had its first successful attempt at regulating the growth of the nascent industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2018•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast The securities regulator may have a winning case before Congress to change the statute of limitations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 13, 2018•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Even if shareholders approve CEO Elon Musk’s plan the company faces many other challenges experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2018•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast