This Week in Business
This Week in Business
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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Oct 23, 2023 • 14min
How the Right Policies Can Stabilize Federal Debt and Grow the Economy
Wharton business economics and public policy professor Kent Smetters, who is faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model (PWBM), discusses the latest analysis on federal debt and how Congress can address the issue with a few changes to fiscal policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 19, 2023 • 15min
Do Retail Investors Care About Firms' ESG-Related Activities? New Paper Investigates
Christina Zhu, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Wharton, joins the show to discuss her new paper on how retail investors view firms' ESG-related activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2023 • 13min
Yes San Francisco: Inside the First Ever Urban Sustainability Location-Based Challenge
Kwasi Mitchell, Chief Purpose Officer of Deloitte, recently joined the show to discuss Yes San Francisco, an urban sustainability challenge spearheaded by Deloitte, Salesforce, and the World Economic Forum that calls for innovative solutions to reimagine and transform the city of San Francisco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2023 • 16min
California’s Latest Climate Disclosure Rules Will Be the Strictest in the Nation
Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics Eric Orts explains how California's new climate disclosure laws differ from the SEC's proposed rule, and potential legal challenges to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 12, 2023 • 12min
Hybrid Work is Here to Stay and is Essential to Maintaining Diversity in the Workplace
Lynn Haaland, Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer at Zoom, recently joined the show to discuss the impact of the pandemic on women in the workplace and the future of remote work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2023 • 13min
Will the UAW Strike Impact Growth of the Electric Vehicle Market?
Wharton management professor Rahul Kapoor says the ongoing strike against the Big Three automakers -- General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis -- is not the only issue facing the EV market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2023 • 10min
As We Innovate, We Need Talent That Will Lead Global Sustainability Impact
Scott Atkinson, Global Sustainability Practice Co-Head at Heidrick & Struggles, joins the show to discuss the future of climate funding as well as how the next generation of climate companies are scaling their efforts for impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2023 • 17min
Managing Risks Around M&A Deals: Why Do They Fail?
Wharton management professor Emilie Feldman explains why most M&A deals fail and how companies can prepare for success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2023 • 12min
How Much ESG Investing is Actually Happening? A New Paper Tries to Quantify
Wharton Professor of Finance Luke Taylor joins the show to discuss his new paper on green investments in the financial sector that analyzes how much ESG investing is actually happening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2023 • 12min
The Industrial Metaverse: Why a New Report Calls it the Future of Manufacturing
Paul Wellener, Principal, US Industrial Products & Construction Practice, Deloitte, joins the show to discuss the company's new report that looks at the future of the manufacturing sector and why it's being referred to as the "Industrial Metaverse." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
