Jules van Binsbergen

Jules van Binsbergen, Nippon Life Professor in Finance at Wharton and co-host of the All Else Equal podcast, joins as a guest. The conversation dives deep into the importance of embracing mistakes in decision-making and the emotional dynamics involved. They advocate for fostering a culture of openness for better collaboration. Innovative teaching methods, like the flipped classroom, are discussed alongside the power of simplicity in communication. The duo emphasizes active listening and humility as essential ingredients for effective communication.

Ricky Mulvey chats with Jules van Binsbergen, a Wharton finance professor and co-host of the All Else Equal podcast. They delve into the intriguing disconnect between the real economy and financial markets, questioning if the U.S. stock market is just a 'lucky survivor.' Jules shares insights on market sentiment as a predictive tool and discusses challenges posed by institutional thinking. They also explore investment strategies amid demographic shifts and the complexities of individual investing, highlighting biases that can affect decision-making.