

This Week in Business
The Wharton School
Bringing together top leaders, innovators and renowned faculty from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania discussing topics that matter to consumers and the business world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


