This Week in Business

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Nov 19, 2024 • 14min

Kevin O'Leary Illustrates The Benefits of Tariffs for US Businesses

Kevin O'Leary, Chairman of O’Leary Ventures and Shark Tank's Mr. Wonderful, joins the show to discuss how tariffs will benefit US businesses and how they can potentially level the trade playing field with other countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 11min

Bigger Hospitals, Better Care? Wharton Research Finds Benefits to a Larger Hospital Are Only Seen At Operational Level

Atul Gupta, Wharton Assistant Professor of Health Care Management, joins the show to discuss his research on smaller independent hospitals being bought out by larger hospital systems and how that impacts the quality of patient care and the overall operation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 12, 2024 • 12min

Holiday Spending Is Up $1,800 Per Household. Is It Real Joy or the Price Pain?

Stephen Rogers, Managing Director at Deloitte Insights Consumer Industry Center, joins the show to discuss why holiday retail spending is up per household, how online shopping wins the holiday season, and whether self-gifting will remain prominent since last year's report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 5, 2024 • 9min

Beyond Automation: The Job Skills AI Won't Be Able to Mimic

Allison Shrivastava, Indeed Economist, joins the show to discuss new data on which skills AI will replace, how it impacts workers, and which jobs will benefit the most from AI assistants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 1, 2024 • 11min

Automation Is Harming Low-skilled Workers and Possibly Their Voting Preferences

Automation is reducing job mobility for low-skilled workers and potentially influencing their political behavior, according to research from Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 29, 2024 • 18min

A Look Ahead: What's Next for the US Economy After the Presidential Election?

Chief Investment Strategist for North America at Russell Investments, Paul Eitelman, joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the US economy and markets, whether a soft landing is possible, and how the markets will react to the presidential election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 28, 2024 • 22min

Japan's Leadership Model for the Longer Term

Wharton professors Mike Useem and Harbir Singh join the show to talk about their new book, Resolute Japan, which explores how Japan's corporate leaders are focusing on the long term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 11min

Employees Who Aren't the First Choice Hire Feel Less Included

Samir Nurmohamed, an Associate Professor of Management at the Wharton School, dives into the often overlooked psychological effects on alternate-choice hires. He reveals how being a second choice can impact motivation and performance at work. The discussion highlights the importance of inclusive leadership and effective communication in making these employees feel accepted. Nurmohamed emphasizes the need for an inclusive atmosphere, where new hires’ ideas are valued, to break down social barriers and foster a sense of belonging.
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Oct 24, 2024 • 12min

A New Era of Comfort: Wharton Research Shows The Rise of Smartphone Dependence

Shiri Melumad, Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing, joins the show to discuss why we use our smartphones as a security blanket and the psychological benefits that smartphones offer beyond functionality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 22, 2024 • 12min

Election Season: A Test of Corporate Conscience

Andrew Jones, Senior ESG Researcher at The Conference Board joins the show to discuss how companies are helping employees during election season, the ongoing challenges facing corporate DEI initiatives, and how to effectively support the electoral process while remaining non-partisan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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